Lambda Pi Eta
About Lambda Pi Eta
Lambda Pi Eta has over 400 active chapters at four-year colleges and universities worldwide. Lambda Pi Eta was founded in 1985 at the University of Arkansas. Lambda Pi Eta became a part of the National Communication Association (NCA) in 1988, and the official honor society of the NCA in July 1995.
Lambda Pi Eta represents what Aristotle described in his book, Rhetoric, as the three ingredients of persuasion: Logos (Lambda) meaning logic, Pathos (Pi) relating to emotion, and Ethos (Eta) defined as character credibility and ethics.
Goals of Lambda Pi Eta
ecognize, foster and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in communication studiesStimulate interest in the field of communication
Promote and encourage professional development among communication majors
Provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of communication
Establish and maintain closer relationships between faculty and students
Explore options for graduate education in communication studies
Faculty Advisors
Mary Vaughn, Professor of Communication Studies/Associate Dean for Administration College of Arts and Sciences
615- 460- 6084
How to Apply
Lambda Pi Eta Application [PDF]