Sigma Tau Delta, Alpha Nu Chapter
Sigma Tau Delta is the International English Honor Society, whose purposes are to confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature; to promote interest in literature and the English language on campus and in the surrounding community; and to foster the discipline of English in all its aspects, including creative and critical writing. Alpha Nu chapter sponsors a variety of activities, including writing competitions,awards ceremonies for the competitions, and book drives. For more information, contact Dr. Richard Trout at rtrout@usw.edu.
Pi Gamma Mu, Epsilon Chapter
University of the Southwest Pi Gamma Mu-Epsilon Chapter is the first International Honor Society in Social Sciences established in the State of New Mexico. The Honor Society is devoted to recognizing superior scholarship within the social science disciplines while offering enrichment opportunities through service projects, publications, and lectureship. For more information, contact Dr. Bill Sumruld at bsumruld@usw.edu.
Healthcare Occupations Group
The Healthcare Occupations Group (HOG) is a career exploration and preparation student organization for any USW students interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. HOG provides students an opportunity to learn about and prepare for various career paths in the healthcare industry by having weekly meetings, guest speaker events to hear from a wide variety of healthcare professionals, trips to local medical clinics and hospitals and to health professions programs at different colleges and universities, and offering study groups for admissions exams to health professions schools, and assistance with seeking volunteer, internship, shadowing a healthcare professional, and job opportunities and applying to health professions programs. For more information, contact Brian Arnold at barnold@usw.edu.
TriBeta National Biological Honor Society, Epsilon Chi Mu Chapter
TriBeta Biological Honor Society is a nationwide student organization for the students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Since its founding in 1922, more than 200,000 persons have been accepted into lifetime membership, and more than 626 chapters have been established throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Epsilon Chi Mu Chapter at USW was installed with eight founding members on September 15, 2021. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Dr. Yusheng Wu at ywu@usw.edu.
Undergraduate STEM research group
The undergraduate STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) research group is a student organization for the undergraduates who are majoring in biology related areas at College of Arts and Sciences. The purpose of the group is to foster the independence of conducting an undergraduate STEM research project, gain essential hands-on experience working in the lab, analyze the data, publish a paper in a peer-reviewed academic journal, and ultimately lay the solid foundation for further study at a graduate school or for the skills in workplace. For more information, contact Dr. Yusheng Wu at ywu@usw.edu.
Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Delta Pi is an organization dedicated to shaping the future of education, we are here to inspire and equip aspiring and newly minted teachers to thrive in their professional journeys. Our mission is to empower individuals who have a passion for teaching, ensuring that they are well-prepared and equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to make a lasting impact. At Kappa Delta Pi, we firmly believe that excellent teachers play a crucial role in building thriving communities and creating lifelong opportunities for all. By advocating for quality and equitable education, we strive to create a brighter and more inclusive future for students from all walks of life. Join us in our pursuit of excellence and let's make a difference together!
