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Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society for First-Year Academic Success
Alpha Lambda Delta is a recognized, well-established national honor society for first-year students. If you have maintained a 3.5 or higher GPA (on a 4.0-point scale) during your first year at the University of Massachusetts Boston, you will be invited to join this prestigious society.
Fast Facts
- Founded in 1924 at the University of Illinois specifically to honor excellent academic achievement by students in their first year of study in higher education
- Alpha Lambda Delta has a network of over 1 million members across the country and around the world
- Encourages superior academic achievement and a continued high standard of learning
- Helps students recognize and develop meaningful goals
- Promotes community service and civic engagement projects
- Encourages leadership training
- Opportunities for students to apply for scholarships
- New members receive a membership certificate and insignia pin
- Membership in Alpha Lambda Delta is for life
For more information, consult the National Alpha Lambda Delta website.
Available Scholarships
- Jo Anne J. Trow Undergraduate Scholarship
- James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship Application
- Graduate Fellowships
- External Scholarships
Our 2023-2024 Officers
- President Ayden Pol
- Vice President Kutenda Mvududu
- Secretary Caroline Wong
- Treasurer Talita Firme
Officer Position Descriptions
President
- Presiding officer
- Helps to create an interest in ALD among members and prospective members
- Maintains good communication between officers, advisors, and members
- Should be aware of all facets of Alpha Lambda Delta
Vice President
- Works closely with the president in planning and executing all chapter business
- Should be knowledgeable in how the organization operates
- Takes over the president's responsibilities should the president be unable to do so
Secretary
- Handles all correspondence and records
- Keeps clear, accurate reports
- Is very organized
Treasurer
- Handles the financial affairs of the chapter
- Keeps accurate records
- Pays bills on time
- Works with the president to prepare the annual financial report