Purple Society: Who’s Who Among UCA Students

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What is Who’s Who Among UCA Students?

It is an honor to be named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Since 1934, the National Who’s Who program has recognized outstanding campus leaders for their achievements. Through years of serving higher education, Who’s Who Among Students exists as one of the most highly regarded and long-standing honors programs in the nation, having earned the over-whelming respect of college faculties and administrations. For the students – the outstanding campus leaders of the year – national recognition by the Who’s Who program marks a pinnacle of scholastic achievement.  This exclusive honor is conferred by more than 1,900 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

In 2018, the National Who’s Who program went on a hiatus, so the Office of Student Life formed the Purple Society. Students are selected for the Purple Society by the same criteria and are named Who’s Who Among UCA Students. 

Recognition

Students chosen for Who’s Who are inducted into the Purple Society (founded 2018) and presented with their award at a recognition reception.