Student Organizations

Lambda Pi Eta

ULM hosts its own chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association. The goals of Lambda Pi Eta are to: 1) recognize, foster and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in communication studies; 2) stimulate interest in the field of communication; 3) promote and encourage professional development among communication majors; 4) provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of communication; 5) establish and maintain closer relationships between faculty and students; and 6) explore options for graduate education in communication studies. Dr. Lesli Pace (pace@ulm.edu) is the advisor for Lambda Pi Eta.

Public Relations Student Society of America

The mission of the ULM chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America is to serve its members by enhancing their knowledge of public relations and providing access to professional development opportunities, as well as to serve the public relations profession by helping to develop highly qualified, well-prepared professionals. Dr. Bette Kauffman (kauffman@ulm.edu) and Dr. Turner Wilson (steckline@ulm.edu) are the advisors.

Speech and Debate Forum

The ULM Speech and Debate Forum offers experiences in both speech and performance. We also publish a Traveling Scholar series and the Bill and Linda Rambin public debate forums. these series create opportunity for students, faculty, and the community to engage with experts in the discipline. Students can compete in two styles of debate: International Public Debate Association (IPDA) and National Parliamentary Debate Association (NPDA). Students may also compete in any or all of the American Forensic Association (AFA) speech events. Membership is open to all regularly-enrolled undergraduate students at ULM. Dr. Lesli Pace (pace@ulm.edu) is the advisor.