On Campus - Mansfield College Students

MANSFIELD, CT — Here are some recent notable accomplishments by local college students, as provided by readMedia Newswire.

Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic Ct

• Thirty-six students from Eastern Connecticut State University were inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society on March 3. Through a competitive application process, candidates were evaluated on scholarly success as well as involvement in Eastern's campus and surrounding community. Among the inductees was Makayla Lamson of Mansfield. Lamson majors in Social Work. Those inducted into this year's Omicron Delta Kappa have a mean GPA of 3.79 and represent a multitude of clubs, organizations and positions on campus. They are continuously giving back to their community and striving for success in a variety of areas.

University of Connecticut, Storrs CT

• Four Mansfield residents from the University of Connecticut were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. They are Alice Wang, Yadi Zhao, Darius Javidi and Annette Maruca. They are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership.