The Class of 2020: As Seen in Pictures

Melissa W.
With the threat of Coronavirus still a reality, high schools and universities around the country have made quick and creative changes to commencement ceremonies so seniors can celebrate their much-deserved accomplishments. June marks one of the busiest months for graduations, so we’re taking a look at The Class of 2020: As Seen in Pictures. Click the images for full stories.

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Spotlight: National Pan-Hellenic Council

Melissa W.
Founded 90 years ago at Howard University, the National Pan-Hellenic Council is an historically African American collaborative organization for international Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities. It was created at a time when Greek-lettered organizations founded by Black students were banned from being associated with Greek-lettered organizations founded by White students.

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Gamma Theta Upsilon: The International Geographical Honor Society

Melissa W.
The road to the creation and accreditation of Gamma Theta Upsilon, The International Geographical Honor Society was not easy. It was originally formed as an honorary fraternity prior to WWI by a student at the University of Chicago. The initial attempt to have it recognized as a more permanent organization failed before being revived again in 1924 once the founder, Dr. Robert G. Buzzard, went to graduate school at Clark University. 

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Alpha Phi Sigma: The Criminal Justice Honor Society

Melissa W.
Founded in 1941 by a new director of the Police Science Academic Program at Washington State University, Alpha Phi Sigma aims to “promote excellence in scholarship and performance” in criminal justice studies. It is the only accredited national honor society for criminal justice and serves areas such as police, courts, corrections, forensics, nonprofits, and higher education.

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Epsilon Pi Phi: The Emergency Management Honor Society

Melissa W.
A newer honor society having only become established in 2006, Epsilon Pi Phi (EPP for Emergency Preparedness Professional) is considered a specialized honor society for emergency management, homeland security, disaster research and science, criminal justice, and continuity management disciplines.

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