Fresno State has been awarded the Best Chapter Award by Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society for 2024. This is the fourth year in a row Fresno State’s chapter, Alpha Delta Beta, has been awarded the prestigious honor.
“Alpha Delta Beta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha highlights the talent and brilliance of Central Valley students who Fresno State is lucky to have,” said Dr. Everett Vieira, faculty adviser for Alpha Delta Beta. “Our student organization is completely run by students – they do the planning, implementation and debriefing for all of our professionalization and social events throughout the academic year. In particular, our student officers are the folks who do the heavy lifting and hidden work behind the scenes.”
Alpha Delta Beta organizes educational events like law student panels, grad student panels and foreign service officer talks. All events are open to the entire campus community. To expand their reach, Alpha Delta Beta has also partnered with other California State University campuses for online events to further the mission of the CSU and advance and extend knowledge, learning and culture throughout California and beyond.
Pi Sigma Alpha awards are intended to recognize local chapters that are active in their communities.
“Fresno State’s chapter winning a Pi Sigma Alpha best chapter award four years in a row is unprecedented, and recognizes Dr. Vieira’s ongoing and long-term commitment to ensuring the success and excellence of Fresno State political science students,” said Dr. Elizabeth A. Lowham, dean of the College of Social Sciences at Fresno State.
Alpha Delta Beta will be recognized along with five other chapters from different institutions similar in size to Fresno State. The award includes a cash prize of $500 for the chapter and an additional $200 to the adviser for the students.
The club will also be featured in the American Political Science Association’s magazine, “Political Science Today.”
“I am very fortunate to be able to work with such dedicated and motivated students,” Vieira said. “Being able to assist them in the advancement of their academic and professional careers is one of the highlights of my job.”
