DUNMORE, Pa. — Four students at Penn State Scranton have been inducted into Sigma Beta Delta, the international honor society for business, management and administration, in recognition of their academic achievement, leadership and commitment to ethical standards.
The newly inducted members are Christian Dructor, Sophia Guerriero, Kalyssa Shedd and Conner Sheruda. All four students met the rigorous eligibility requirements established by Sigma Beta Delta, which include advanced academic standing, a strong record of involvement beyond the classroom and a demonstrated commitment to academic integrity.
Photos from the induction ceremony are free to view and download on Penn State Scranton’s Flickr.
To qualify for membership, students must be at least sixth-semester standing and rank in the top 10% of their grade-point average (GPA) at their institution. Candidates are also required to show sustained engagement in extracurricular or leadership activities and must have no academic integrity violations on record. Because of these standards, invitations to join Sigma Beta Delta are highly selective and reflect the organization’s mission to recognize excellence and professionalism in business education.
Sigma Beta Delta was established in 1994 and continues a more than 200-year tradition of recognizing academic excellence in higher education.
Internationally, Sigma Beta Delta has grown into a large and well-respected academic organization. The honor society includes more than 400 chapters across 47 states as well as several international locations. Its membership exceeds 80,000 individuals, including students, alumni and faculty who have demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement in business, management and administration.
On a global level, Sigma Beta Delta typically recognizes students who rank in the top 20% of their class and who demonstrate strong engagement in activities that support professional development, leadership and service.
Membership in Sigma Beta Delta provides students with opportunities for professional networking, leadership development and continued recognition of their academic achievements as they prepare for careers or graduate study in business-related fields.
Business and Project and Supply Chain Management degree programs at Penn State Scranton
Penn State Scranton offers a Bachelor of Science degree program in Business designed to provide students with a broad, professionally oriented education grounded in core business disciplines including management, marketing, finance and logistics. The interdisciplinary program blends theoretical instruction with hands-on learning tailored to the realities of small- and mid-sized business environments across the commonwealth. Students develop focused expertise through concentrations in accounting, business analytics, financial services, management/marketing or an individualized business option, while also building strong written and oral communication skills, contemporary computer competencies, and collaborative learning experience through partnerships with the regional business community.
In addition, the Bachelor of Science degree program in Project and Supply Chain Management (PSCM) is designed to prepare students for careers focused on the efficient acquisition, production and delivery of goods and services. The program emphasizes the integration of operations, logistics, purchasing and distribution. Through a blend of analytical and people-focused skill development, students learn how businesses manage resources, distribute products and services, and implement improvements through effective project planning and execution, equipping graduates to address real-world challenges in project management and supply chain management functions across industries.