The Kappa Sigma chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha (The National Honors Society for Political Science Students) at Illinois State University has been awarded a Pi Sigma Alpha Best Chapter Award for 2023-2024.
Kappa Sigma was one of six awarded chapters in schools with undergraduate enrollment between 15,000-25,000 students. This is the first time Kappa Sigma has received this award.
These awards are intended to recognize local chapters that are particularly active in their institutions and communities and that embody Pi Sigma Alpha’s mission to stimulate scholarship and intellectual interest in political science. Pi Sigma Alpha’s Executive Director, Dr. Tanya Schwartz, said that Kappa Sigma’s “commitment to meaningful engagement over the past year, even in the face of continued challenges, was impressive and serves as a model for all other chapters. I was especially impressed by the chapter’s sponsorship of activities supporting student career development.”
The Best Chapter Award includes a cash prize of $500 for the chapter, as well as an additional $200 to the chapter advisor, in recognition of their service and support of the chapter. Pi Sigma Alpha will announce the winners of the Best Chapter Award on its digital platforms, and they will be featured in a future issue of the American Political Science Association’s magazine, Political Science Today.
