Texas State celebrates as sophomore Peyton Lewis returns to the Bobcat Ballpark dugout during the team’s game against UTSA on March 10. The University announced on May 4 it was accepted into the National College Athlete Honor Society. Century News photo by Gerald Castillo
Texas State creates new chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma
Texas State was accepted into the National College Athlete Honor Society as the Texas Nu Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, the school announced May 4.
The fraternity was found- ed by former DePauw University head football coach Nick Mourouzis in 1996 and aims to recognize student-athletes who perform well in both sports and academics. To qualify for Chi Alpha Sigma, student- athletes must attend an ac- credited four-year NCAA, NAIA, or NCCAA school, achieve at least junior academic standing by their fifth semester and have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.
Associate Director for the Athletic Academic Center Matt Phelps will serve as an advisor for the Bobcats’ chapter and the University’s first induction ceremony will be held after Spring 2020.
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