Lambda Pi Eta, the official honor society of the National Communication Association, had its annual new member induction ceremony on April 23, 2025. Rutgers' chapter is named Zeta Delta.  

Lambda Pi Eta is the official communication honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). It was founded in 1985 at the University of Arkansas by Dr. Stephen A. Smith to recognize, foster, and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in the field of communication. In 1994, Lambda Pi Eta gained national recognition when NCA endorsed it, becoming the official honor society for communication students.

New member applications are accepted every semester. The induction ceremony is held once a year in the spring semester for all members who joined during the given academic year.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for joining the honor society: 

• Be a Communication major

• Have completed at least 60 degree credits (overall)

• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Have a communication GPA of 3.25 or higher

Student leaders organized the event and are the backbone of the organization. 

• MaryKate McCunney - President; 
• Heidi Schoderbek - Vice President; 
• Ellie Maltzman - Secretary 

DaJung Woo serves as Faculty Advisor of Lambda Pi Eta since 2021. 

The ceremony began with a brief speech by DJ Woo welcoming and congratulating new members. Many thanks were given to the officers for their hard work throughout the year. Student officers explained the history and meanings of Lambda Pi Eta membership. They awarded each new member their official certificate, pin, and gold cord, which they will wear around their neck at the graduation ceremony.

After inducting new members, Mark Beal joined the stage as a guest speaker. Beal gave a motivational speech to inspire inductees to pursue their passions and be consistent with their actions and effort as they navigate their career journey in communication. At the end of the event, inductees enjoyed pizza and mingled with one another and the two faculty members in attendance. 

Caption: students at the event.

Images from DJ Woo.