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Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society

 

National Honorary Society for Students in Communication Studies

As an accredited member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS), Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) has active chapters at four-year colleges and universities worldwide. LPH represents what Aristotle described in The Rhetoric as three ingredients of persuasion: Logos (Lambda) meaning logic, Pathos (Pi) relating to emotion, and Ethos (Eta) defined as character credibility and ethics. Lambda Pi Eta recognizes, fosters, and rewards outstanding scholastic achievement while stimulating interest in the communication discipline.
Eligibility Requirements:
Students must have a 3.0 GPA overall and a 3.25 GPA in the major (after completing at least 12 hours of Communication Studies coursework) to be considered for membership. For more information, contact Associate Professor Emily Paskewitz at 865-974-0696 or epaskewi@utk.edu
About LPH
Lambda Pi Eta was founded in 1985 at the University of Arkansas. It became a part of the National Communication Association in 1988 and the association’s official honor society in July 1995.
LPH is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS), whose mission is to build a visibly cohesive community of national and international honor societies, individually and collaboratively exhibiting excellence in scholarship, service, programs, and governance.
The Six Goals of Lambda Pi Eta:
1. Recognize, foster, and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in communication studies;
2. Stimulate interest in the field of communication;
3. Promote and encourage professional development among communication majors;
4. Provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of communication;
5. Establish and maintain closer relationships between faculty and students; and
6. Explore options for graduate education in communication studies.

Current President:

Austin Orr

Senior in Communication Studies

 

 

 

 

 

Spring 2019 Initiation Ceremony

The Lambda Pi Eta ceremony on Tuesday, April 9 had 19 new members initiated. New members in attendance were [from left to right]
Jennifer Edwards, Jessica Black, Ann Marie Simpson, Lilli Tillman, Max Davenport, Annie-Europa Ankamah-Asamoah, Allie Norris, Nicole Payne, and Isaac Carver. John Haas, Director and Emily Paskewitz, Assistant Professor/LPE Adviser congratulated all on their academic excellence.