Margarette Carter of Greenville Inducted into Honor Society at Clemson University

2013 Mar 29

Clemson University sophomore Margarette Carter of Greenville 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.

Carter is a parks, recreation and tourism management major.

Carter said she is excited about joining Delta Alpha Pi so that she can have the opportunity to work with people with whom she shares common ground.

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.