On Nov 20, 2011, The University of Miami’s Beta Chapter inducted Nancy Muehllehner, Angela Colbert, and Sean Bignami (students of the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science) along with seven students from University of Miami's main campus. Details

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia is establishing a new AEL chapter in 2012. This will be chartered as the Alpha Phi Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda, the 44th chapter. We look forward to welcoming AEL Charter Members at VCU soon!

AEL chapters and members can now order the new AEL medallion for $15 each. To order one please contact Nargis Abduvohidova at (ael at gradschools.org) Each AEL chapter faculty advisor was recently sent a sample medallion. The medallion is bronze color and the ribbons are scarlet and gray.

AEL is working to collect update chapter officers' contact information for 2012. We thank those chapters who have responded promptly. If your chapter has not responded yet, please take a minute to submit your information to us (ael at gradschools.org).

Congratulations to the charter members of the AEL Alpha Upsilon chapter at The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC) in Scranton, PA. Special thanks to the chapter founder and current president, Michael S. Farrell, and its first faculty advisor, Dr. Maureen V. McLeod. TCMC web site

Clark Atlanta University (CAU) now has an AEL chapter (Alpha Tau) thanks to Pierre Gaither & Tierre Brooks. Dr. Bettye Clark, Dean of Graduate Studies is the chapter faculty advisor. Lauren Williams was the chapter's first president. Clark Atlanta University web site

One of America top engineering schools, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, now has an AEL chapter thanks to associate dean Mr. Dennis Gornic, dean of graduate education Dr. Stanley Dunn, and chapter presidents Alex Lamparski and Alexandra M. Coates. RPI is the Alpha Sigma Chapter of AEL. RPI web site

The Alpha Nu Chapter (Edinboro University) shared photos of their Spring 2011 induction ceremony. Our special thanks to graduate school dean Dr. Erinn Lake, faculty advisor Dr. Joel Erion, and chapter president Ms. Lori Maughan for their continued efforts to recognize Edinboro graduate student leaders. Photo Gallery
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Graduate schools that are accredited by the recognized U.S. accreditation organizations are eligible to host a chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda. These institutions are listed in the online CHEA database.
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Make your graduation ceremony a special event with a commemorative graduation stole. The new AEL stole is available now for only $30. For obtaining one, please submit an online order request through our web site. For more details contact us at ael@gradschools.org. Order Online...

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AEL Mebers and Chapters are welcome to contribute to the AEL Graduate Keynote Newsletters. Please send to the AEL national headquarter address your articles about your chapter activities, photos, ideas or quotes, that you would like to appear on the next edition of the Graduate Keynote. Contact Us
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If your chapter does not already have an official AEL banner, you can order one online. The banner brings identity, cohesion and vibrancy to induction ceremony photos. Banner Photo...
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When ordering certificates for your chapter's member induction ceremony, be sure to select the pin design preferred for your chapter members. AEL offers a range of colors and styles to fit the particular personality of your chapter. Pin Options...
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