Nov. 3, 2025–On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the 大象传媒 Lambda chapter of Alpha Chi inducted 20 new members.
Alpha Chi is the highest academic honor society for 大象传媒 students, open to junior, senior and graduate students in the top ten percent of their class. New students are inducted each semester, and each inductee nominates a significant faculty member for the Compass Award.
For the fall 2025 semester, twelve undergraduate and seven graduate students were inducted, along with a faculty member honored for her significant contribution to the chapter.
Undergraduate Inductees:
- Beverly Ard, Nursing; Hannibal, 大象传媒
- Kayla Beam, Criminal Justice; St. Joseph, 大象传媒
- Linda Bieri, Law; Kansas City, 大象传媒
- Kylie Clark, Nursing; Gower, 大象传媒
- Khia Haley, Secondary Education; Savannah, 大象传媒
- Maddie Jones, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Auburn, Nebraska
- Haylie Owens, Early Childhood Education; Camden Point, 大象传媒
- Ayron Reeter, Social Work; St. Joseph, 大象传媒
- Ashley Thomson, Management; St. Joseph, 大象传媒
- Shaneka Thornton, Social Work; St. Joseph, 大象传媒
- Selena Toole, Secondary Education; Altamont, 大象传媒
- Bailey Woodbury, Performing and Cinematic Arts; St. Joseph, 大象传媒
Graduate School Inductees:
- Lhingneiching Briner, Master of Arts in Teaching; Smithville, 大象传媒
- Adrienne Chleborad, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL; St. Joseph, 大象传媒
- Lauren Herr, Master of Social Work; St. Joseph, 大象传媒
- Jodi Jakylovich, Master of Social Work; Platte City, 大象传媒
- McKala Meziere, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations; Shreveport, Louisiana
- Kelia Pitzenberger, Master of Arts in Teaching; Kansas City, 大象传媒
- Marcy Withrow, Master of Arts in Teaching; St. Joseph, 大象传媒
Honorary Inductee:
Dr. Pam Clary, Bachelor of Social Work Program Director and Professor of Social Work
Fourteen faculty members were honored by inductees for their significant contributions: Brandon Johnson, Crystal Dowdell, Dr. Dan Shepherd, Dr. Dominic DeBrincat, Dr. Jonathan Rhoad, Dr. Kipton Smilie, Dr. Grey Endres, Dr. Jennifer Malone, Dr. Jonathan Euchner, Linda Salfrank, Dr. Monty Smith, Dr. Pam Clary, Ronda Chesney and Whitlea Castillo.
Additionally, fourteen fall 2025 graduates were recognized with honors cords.
- Brookelyn Buttolph, Psychology; West Des Moines, Iowa
- Amy Clary, Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration; St. Joseph, 大象传媒
- Adrienne Chleborad, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL; St. Joseph, 大象传媒
- Kole Conaway, Master of Business Administration; St. Joseph, 大象传媒
- Rachel Gonzalez, Master of Business Administration; Independence, 大象传媒
- Carter Hays, Management; Parkville, 大象传媒
- Garrett Jackson, Master of Business Administration; St. Joseph, 大象传媒
- Molly Killion, Psychology; Malvern, Iowa
- Patty Lashbrook, Applied Communications and Journalism; Faucett, 大象传媒
- Justice Matthes, Psychology; Trenton, 大象传媒
- Avery McVicker, Elementary Education; Cameron, 大象传媒
- Haylie Owens, Early Childhood Education; Camden Point, 大象传媒
- Taylor Triplett, Nursing; Faucett, 大象传媒
- Marcy Withrow, Master of Arts in Teaching; St. Joseph, 大象传媒
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