Tennessee Tech celebrates Alpha Mu Gamma honors society inductees
Tennessee Tech University’s Department of Foreign Languages recently welcomed an expansive class of students into Alpha Mu Gamma, the nation’s largest collegiate foreign language honors society.
Founded in 1931, Alpha Mu Gamma (AMG) recognizes exceptional achievement in the study of foreign languages. Through language-focused organizations, cross-cultural experiences and academic opportunities, AMG fosters a community for students pursuing multilingual and global engagement.
On April 23, the department inducted 24 students into AMG — one of the largest cohorts to date.
“This year’s cohort is one of the largest in recent memory … a 300% increase compared to last year,” said Joshua D. Martin, assistant professor of Spanish. “This is in alignment with the trajectory of student majors in the Department of Foreign Languages, which will see one of its largest classes of freshmen this fall. As the world grows more globalized and oftentimes more complicated, the study of languages and cultures has only changed to the extent that it is needed now more than ever.”
Induction into AMG remains highly selective, requiring strong academic performance and demonstrated commitment to language study. Inductees gain access to scholarships, research opportunities and academic programming.
“Alpha Mu Gamma recognizes students’ successes early in their language learning journeys and gives them a space to be active on campus and in the community,” Martin said. “This spring, for example, Tech’s chapter hosted its first campuswide trivia night focused on Spanish-, French- and German-speaking countries. Alpha Mu Gamma also offers nationwide scholarships and opportunities to present undergraduate research at a national conference.”
The rise in AMG inductees parallels broader growth within the Department of Foreign Languages, as demonstrated by the sizable incoming freshman class. Martin says the trend signals strong momentum for the program.
“This increase in inductees seems to reflect growing interest in languages at Tech,” he said. “Students recognize the value of cultural awareness and practical language skills as they prepare for a competitive job market. We expect to see great things from our inductees in the coming years.”
This year’s inductees include students Jordyn Milhouse, Karol Noemi Guerra, Sarah Rich, Molly Reid, Carlos Quintero Condelle, Alix Stoddart, Mikaela G. E. Wagner, Austin Taylor, Emma G. Ralston, Anais Juliet Vazquez, Sarah Scott, Dani Wolford, Eli Moore, Ethan Jekabsons, Collin Zipf, Camryn Murdock, Valentina Hoffmann, Laurelin Cook, Cody Tidwell, Addison Burnette, Britony Gill, Skylar Bone, Rebekah Manier and Neyla Price.
To learn more about AMG, visit Tech’s Department of Foreign Languages community page here.