UHV honor society inducts new members

The three new officers for the Psi Chi National Honor Society pose for a picture May 7 after the honor society’s induction ceremony. The University of Houston-Victoria inducted 12 new members from Victoria and UHV Katy into the local chapter of the Psi Chi National Honor Society on May 7. Psi Chi recognizes and promotes excellence in the science and application of psychology. At the induction of new members, officers for the 2025-2026 school year were also elected. Pictured from left are Charnia Francis, vice president; Shaniqua Easter, secretary and treasurer; and Mallory Perez, president. Not pictured are Melissa Buteaud, Desoray Ferguson, Tatiana Herrera, Astryd McIntrye, Charlotte Emily OLeary, Regina Marie Paul, Suzette Salinas, Abigail Swift and Jeanette Ruiz Yusko.

The University of Houston-Victoria, located in the heart of the Coastal Bend region since 1973 in Victoria, Texas, offers courses leading to more than 50 academic programs in the schools of Arts & Sciences; Business Administration; and Education, Health Professions & Human Development. UHV provides face-to-face classes at its Victoria campus, as well as an instructional site in Katy, Texas, and online classes that students can take from anywhere. UHV supports the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Opportunities for All initiative to increase awareness about state colleges and universities and the important role they have in providing a high-quality and accessible education to an increasingly diverse student population, as well as contributing to regional and state economic development.