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Honor Societies

Honor Societies in the College of Business

Alpha Beta Kappa – National Honor Society

At the New England School of Communications at Husson University, students graduating cum laude or higher are eligible for membership in Alpha Beta Kappa (ABK), the premier national honor society for private institutions.

Alpha Beta Kappa recognizes superior scholarship, leadership, and integrity.

Members receive lifetime recognition, a personalized certificate with the ABK Gold Seal of Distinction, the official Gold Key, and the distinction of listing Alpha Beta Kappa membership on their résumé.

NESCom Academic Director:  Edward Goguen, M.S. Ed., Assistant Professor

Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice) 

Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes the academic excellence of Undergraduate and Graduate students of Criminal Justice, as well as Juris Doctorate students. The goals of Alpha Phi Sigma are to honor and promote academic excellence, community service, educational leadership, and unity. Alpha Phi Sigma is the only Criminal Justice Honor Society which is a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies and affiliated with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.

Faculty Advisor - Michael Kamorski, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, School of Legal Studies

Delta Delta Epsilon ΔΔE (Forensic Science Honors Society) 

Husson University is the Rho Chapter of Delta Delta Epsilon and since 2015 has recognized forensic science students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and forensic science professionals who have made distinctive scholarly and research contributions to forensic science.

The Husson University chapter of the Delta Delta Epsilon began in 2015 and each year recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.

Forensic Science students wishing to become a member of Delta Delta Epsilon must meet the following requirements:

  • Enrolled in B.S. in Forensic Science (or be a recent graduate)
  • Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
  • Have completed at least 37.5 percent of the total hours/credits required for the degree
  • Be in the top 35% of their class

Honorary membership may awarded to persons who have made distinctive scholarly and research contributions to Forensic Science.

An induction ceremony will be held in late April each year for eligible students and professionals.

Eta Sigma Delta (Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management) 

In 1978, a group of students from the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore School of Business and Economics (now The Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics) identified a need to recognize hospitality and tourism students for outstanding academic achievement, meritorious service and demonstrated professionalism. It is the intent that this Society will lead hospitality and tourism educators and professionals to the highest levels of professionalism and achievement.

Faculty Advisor - Lee Speronis, J.D., CHE, CHIA, Director/Assistant Professor, School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management

Lambda Epsilon Chi (Paralegal and Legal Studies) - LEX 

Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) is the national honor society founded by the American Association for Paralegal Education. There are over 170 chapters throughout the United States and thousands of inductees who have been honored for their outstanding academic achievements. 

Sigma Beta Delta (Accounting and Business) 

Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society for students in business, management, and administration serves institutions which offer baccalaureate and graduate degrees in business, management, and administration where the institution holds accreditation from one of the six regional accrediting bodies.

Sigma Nu Tau (Entrepreneurship) 

This honor society offers membership to students focusing on entrepreneurship or small business management concentrations or degrees. The school offering the membership must be accredited by a National accrediting body.