The UMKC Delta Alpha chapter of the Mortar Board National Honor Society is a society that recognizes students who show “exemplary scholarship, leadership and service.” Notable members of this society include Lance Armstrong, Condoleezza Rice and honorary member President Jimmy Carter, among others. At the recent induction ceremony, Mortar Board inducted two UMKC professors for their “commitment to scholarship, and their examples of leadership and service on campus and in the community.” The two professors inducted as “Honorary Members” were Dr. Kathleen Kilway and Dr. George Harris. “It is a great honor to be accepted into such a selective society,” said Lauren Meyer, President of Mortar Board. “Applicants must go through a rigorous selections process and not everybody is accepted.” “Once a member of the society, students make friendships with other exceptional students and engage … Read entire article »