MURFREESBORO, NC – On November 16 2022, Chowan University inducted seven students to the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Vaughan Auditorium, Marks Hall. Psi Chi is recognized as the primary honor society for junior and senior psychology students. 

To be considered for membership, the student must:

• Be enrolled as a major or minor in Psychology
• Have earned a cumulative GPA that is in the top 35% of their class
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA average for psychology courses
• Earned an overall cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0
• Demonstrated a high standard of personal behavior
• Received a two-thirds affirmative vote from active members of the chapter

Leading the ceremony was Associate Professor of Psychology, Dr. Shirley Alt. In her remarks, Dr. Alt congratulated the seven students on their efforts within the psychology department and wider Chowan community, reminding them of their responsibilities as leaders of psychology on campus and as they embark on professional careers. 

The inducted students are listed below: 

Tasia Adams-Huntley, Charlotte, NC

Alexandra Bishop, Beulaville, NC

Teeyona Davenport, Columbia, NC

Asuntha Fleming, Panaji, India 

Heidi Jensen, Loveland, CO

Ysa Novak, Wesley Chapel, FL 

John Vance, Virginia Beach, VA 

Student President for the Chowan University Psi Chi International honor society, Nohemi Montalvo, was joined by Provost Moore and Dr. Alt in the pinning section of the ceremony, where students were also provided a certificate of recognition. Assistant Professor of Psychology, Dr. Mary Mitchell delivered the benediction to close the ceremony. 

Chowan University would like to congratulate the students on their induction, and commitment to their studies within the psychology field.