PSA Chapter Wins 13th Best Chapter Award!

The University of Texas at El Paso's Epsilon Epsilon chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honors Society, has once again been awarded a Best Chapter Award for 2025-2026. This is the thirteenth time that the chapter has received this award, which is quite an achievement! And this time around is also extra special since it occurs just as Dr. Hiroi is making the transition to serve as national President of Pi Sigma Alpha!

These awards are intended to recognize local chapters that are particularly active in their institutions and communities and embody our society’s mission to stimulate scholarship and intellectual interest in political science. Professor Hiroi serves as faculty advisor to the chapter and is recognized for her extraordinary leadership and dedication to the students in the chapter. 

The Epsilon Epsilon chapter will be awarded along with five other chapters from institutions similar in size, out of over 830 Pi Sigma Alpha chapters. We were impressed with the chapter’s achievements in developing activities focused on civic engagement and community service, especially given the significant challenges faculty and students around the country continue to face.

The award includes a cash prize of $500 for the chapter, as well as an additional $200 to the advisor for their service. In addition, winners will be announced across our digital platforms and will be featured in the American Political Science Association’s magazine, Political Science Today.

You can see more of what the Epsilon Epsilon chapter has been up to over the last year on their Instagram: @psa.utep.