Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta at Holy Family University celebrates students who demonstrate excellence in the study of English, literature, writing, and language. Our chapter recognizes academic achievement, intellectual curiosity, and a shared commitment to the power of language, stories, and literary study.
About
Sigma Tau Delta is the international English honor society, founded to recognize distinction in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. At Holy Family University, Sigma Tau Delta brings together students who are passionate about reading, writing, critical thinking, and the study of texts across time and culture.
Membership in Sigma Tau Delta marks academic excellence and a serious commitment to the humanities. For students in English and related fields, it reflects both scholarly achievement and participation in a larger intellectual community.
Why Sigma Tau Delta Matters
- Recognizes high academic achievement in English and literary studies;
- Connects students to an international honor society;
- Celebrates the value of reading, writing, interpretation, and communication;
- Provides opportunities for scholarships, publication awards, research grants, classroom library grants, internships, creative writing publication, and literary criticism publication.
Inductions
One of the most meaningful traditions of Sigma Tau Delta at Holy Family University is our annual induction ceremony. Each induction welcomes a new group of students into the society and celebrates their accomplishments as readers, writers, scholars, and members of the English community.
These ceremonies mark the continuing growth of Sigma Tau Delta at Holy Family and the strength of our English students.
2025 Induction
Not pictured: Cecily Sullivan; Angela Morrison; Brendan Swaim
2024 Induction
Holy Family University held its inaugural Sigma Tau Delta induction in Spring 2024, establishing the university’s chapter of the international English honor society. This first ceremony marked the beginning of a new academic tradition dedicated to honoring excellence in English studies.
Not pictured: Connor Kentz
Membership Eligibility
Students are invited to join Sigma Tau Delta based on their academic achievement in English coursework and overall scholarly excellence. Eligible students are contacted directly by the chapter advisor when they meet the requirements for induction.
Holy Family students who are invited to join Sigma Tau Delta have distinguished themselves through strong performance in English studies and a demonstrated commitment to the discipline.
Contact
For questions about Sigma Tau Delta at Holy Family University, including membership and induction, please contact the chapter advisor, Dr. Melissa Rampelli at mrampelli@holyfamily.edu.