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Glenville State University installs new Psi Chi Chapter

Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology

Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology, is proud to announce its latest chapter installation (#1276) at Glenville State University. The chapter installation took place on November 6, 2024, under the guidance of the founding chapter faculty advisor, Dr. Patrick E. McMunn. Charter members of the chapter are:

  • Kassie Cochran (Senior)
  • Graylin Floyd (Senior)
  • Brooklyn Golden (Junior)
  • Kaeleigh Grandon (Senior)
  • Rebekah Hypes (Junior)
  • Summer Mays (Senior)
  • Victoria Osborne(Senior)
  • Addision Pritchard (Senior)
  • Hayden Reynolds (Senior)
  • Natalie Rhodes (Senior)
  • Jaycee Wood (Senior)
  • Wren Yanak (Senior)

Local Psi Chi chapters grant membership and academic recognition to high-achieving students, sponsor educational activities and events to enhance the college experience, offer an outlet for service to the campus and the community at large, and provide members with leadership experiences and fellowship.

Key global benefits of membership in Psi Chi include access to over 400,000 in awards, grants, and scholarships; student-friendly programs at regional and national psychological association conventions (such as lectures, workshops, and panels); and ability to publish research in Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research. 

Psi Chi’s mission is to recognize and promote excellence in the science and application of psychology. Psi Chi is a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS). Since its founding in 1929, Psi Chi has grown into one of the largest and most successful honor societies in the world with chapters located at college and university campuses throughout the U.S. and includes chapters in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania.

Visit www.psichi.org or contact psichi@psichi.org for more information.

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