2020 STAR CHAPTERS

The chapters listed below increased their membership by 20% or more in 2019-2020 as compared to the previous year.  These chapters accomplished this increase in membership despite the unprecedented challenges related to COVID-19 and we congratulate them on their achievement and thank them for good work.

Delaware Beta - Wilmington University – Dr. Johanna Bishop
Florida Lambda - Saint Leo University – Dr. Amina Abdullah, Prof. Michelle Allen, Dr. Michelle Boone-Thornton, Dr. Suzie Cashwell, Dr. Cheri Chambers, Dr. Susan Kinsella, Dr. Katrina Maxwell, Ms. Felicia Wilson, and Dr. Nancy Wood.
Florida Nu - University of Central Florida – Dr. Michael Armato
Georgia Epsilon - Shorter University – Dr. Jared Linebach
Georgia Iota - Clark Atlanta University – Ms. Terry Kight
Georgia Lambda - Georgia State University – Dr. Glenwood Ross
Georgia Xi - Brewton Parker College - Dr. Vance Rhoades
Illinois Gamma - Bradley University – Dr. Bradford Brown
Illinois Eta - Wheaton College – Dr. Annette Tomal
Illinois Kappa - Dominican University – Dr. Christina Perez
Indiana Theta - Manchester University – Dean Leonard Williams
Kansas Theta - Newman University – Dr. Larry Heck
Kansas Iota - Emporia State University – Dr. Michael Smith
Michigan Gamma - Siena Heights University – Dr. Julieanna Frost
Mississippi Theta - Blue Mountain College – Dr. Terry Taylor
Missouri Kappa - Central Methodist University – Dr. Kristin Cherry
Nebraska Delta - Wayne State College – Dr. Randy Bertolas and Dr. Jean Karlen
New Jersey Iota – Rutgers University – Camden – Dr. Chinyere Osuji
New York Lambda - Saint Thomas Aquinas College – Dr. Heath Bowen
North Carolina Epsilon - Appalachian State University – Dr. Marian Williams
Pennsylvania Psi - University of Pittsburgh – Bradford – Dr. Stephen Robar
Pennsylvania Alpha Epsilon - University of Scranton – Dr. Christie Karpiak
Pennsylvania Alpha Lambda - Lincoln University – Ms. Jernice Lea
Pennsylvania Alpha Omicron - Washington & Jefferson College – Dr. Zheya Gai
South Carolina Theta - University of South Carolina – Aiken – Dr. Philip Mason
South Dakota Zeta - Presentation College – Dr. Brad Tennant
Texas Eta - Texas State University - San Marcos - Dr. Dennis Dunn

TOP 10 CHAPTERS BY MEMBERSHIP

In 2019, the Pi Gamma Mu Board of Trustees decided to recognize the ten chapters that sent in the most new members during the previous fiscal year. The Top 10 Chapters by Membership will receive a plaque recognizing their achievement and contributions to Pi Gamma Mu. It is the collection of the lifetime membership fees from new members that sustains Pi Gamma Mu and its programs. Increasing your chapter's membership helps Pi Gamma Mu accomplish its mission to encourage and recognize superior scholarship by extending the benefits of membership to more eligible students. Membership in Pi Gamma Mu provides students with increased opportunities for scholarships, publications, networking, and more. The Board of Trustees and Staff wish to thank and congratulate the Top 10 Chapters by Membership.

The following chapters sent in the most members during the 2019-2020 fiscal year:

1. West Virginia Iota - American Military University/American Public University – 183 members – Prof. Allison G. S. Knox
2. Maryland Theta – University of Maryland Global Campus – 171 members – Prof. Katherine Im
3. Virginia Mu - George Mason University – 85 members – Dr. Vita Chalk
4. Georgia Iota - Clark Atlanta University – 80 members – Dr. Harry Elonge
5. Hawaii Alpha - University of Hawaii - Manoa – 75 members – Dr. Lorey Takahashi and Prof. Ulla Hasager
6. Florida Lambda - Saint Leo University – 70 members - Dr. Amina Abdullah, Prof. Michelle Allen, Dr. Michelle Boone-Thornton, Dr. Suzie Cashwell, Dr. Cheri Chambers, Dr. Susan Kinsella, Dr. Katrina Maxwell, Ms. Felicia Wilson, and Dr. Nancy Wood.
7. Illinois Xi - Elmhurst College – 69 members – Dr. Karen Musser and Ms. Michelle Reidy
8. Vermont Gamma – Castleton University – 58 members – Dr. Scott Roper
9. Delaware Beta - Wilmington University – 57 members – Dr. Johanna Bishop
10. New York Iota - Mercy College – 52 members – Ms. Marla Moulton