Elizabeth Wright of Columbia Inducted into Honor Society at Clemson University

2013 Mar 29

Clemson University junior Elizabeth Wright of Columbia was among 11 students inducted into the Nu Chapter of Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society during a Feb. 22 ceremony.

Delta Alpha Pi, founded in 2004 at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, recognizes the academic accomplishments of honor students who have disabilities. The three Greek letters stand for disability, achievement and pride.

Wright is a pre-pharmacy major.

"Being initiated into Delta Alpha Pi is an honor and recognition for lots of hard work." she said. "It is confirmation that disabilities need not impede students from achieving high academic goals and that students with disabilities can be as academically successful as students who do not have disabilities."

Students who meet the criteria receive a letter of invitation to participate in Delta Alpha Pi. All invited students with a documented disability must work with Student Disability Services and demonstrate an interest in disability issues. Undergraduate students must have completed a minimum of 24 credits and attained a cumulative grade point average of 3.10. Graduate students must have completed a minimum of 18 credits and earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.30.

Ranked No. 25 among national public universities, Clemson University is a major, land-grant, science- and engineering-oriented research university that maintains a strong commitment to teaching and student success. Clemson is an inclusive, student-centered community characterized by high academic standards, a culture of collaboration, school spirit, and a competitive drive to excel.