Chapter Epsilon Beta, Texas State University’s chapter of the Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, has been named an “Honor Chapter” for its outstanding activities in 2024-25.
The TXST chapter is one of only 13 chapters nationwide so honored this year. This marks the 20th time in its history that TXST has won this award: the first was in 1991 under Roberto A. Galván, a professor in what was then known as the Department of Spanish. This year’s award is due in part to the outstanding leadership of Chapter Adviser Alexandra Gonzenbach Perkins, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of World Languages and Literature. Furthermore, because the chapter earned this distinction every year during Sigma Delta Pi’s 2022-25 triennium, it also received its 3rd Octavio Paz Award, which it previously earned in both 2004 and 2022.
Each summer, the 637 chapters of Sigma Delta Pi nationwide are asked to submit an annual report detailing their numerous activities and projects from the academic year. Based on these reports, the National Executive Committee chooses approximately 10-15 “Honor Chapters” annually. This recognition is determined by the caliber of chapter projects that reflect the Sigma Delta Pi mission of honoring excellence in the study of the Spanish language, contributing to cultural understanding and upholding the goals of the society.
About Sigma Delta Pi
Founded in 1919 and with its national office at the College of Charleston in South Carolina, Sigma Delta Pi is also a member since 1966 of the Association of College Honor Societies, the nation’s only certifying agency for college and university honor societies.