PARSIPPANY — Ashley Burroughs joined the Lambda Pi Eta honor society at Susquehanna University this year. A 2013 graduate of Parsippany High School, she is the daughter of Don and Arletha Burroughs.
Lambda Pi Eta is the official honor society of the National Communication Association. It recognizes, fosters and rewards outstanding scholastic achievement; stimulates interest in the field of communication; and provides an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas about the field. Membership requires that students complete 60 semester hours at Susquehanna with a GPA of 3.0, have completed 12 hours in the area of communication study with a GPA of 3.25, and be in the upper 35 percent of their graduating class. The Susquehanna chapter was chartered in 2003.
Burroughs is a communications-digital multimedia-broadcasting major in the Class of 2017.
Susquehanna University is a selective, residential liberal arts college that provides a solid background in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as professional experiences. Students develop critical thinking, writing, teamwork and communication skills which, combined with internships and research opportunities, prepare them for a lifetime of personal and professional success. The university is recognized nationally for its commitment to off-campus study through the Global Opportunities program. Small classes enable faculty members to serve as mentors, as well as teachers.
More than 90 percent of Susquehanna students typically are employed or in graduate or professional school within six months of graduation.
