Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society

Kappa Tau Alpha is the national honor society for students majoring in journalism and mass communications. It was founded in 1910, and the University of Kansas chapter was established in 1967 and named for longtime faculty member Elmer Beth. Admission to the society is based on academic merit.

The faculty advisor is Professor Yvonnes Chen. Honorees are among the top 10% of the senior class.

Below is a list of the honorees in 2026: 

  • Katie Acosta*
  • Elena Akerberg
  • Macy Burkett
  • Rim Hayat Chaif
  • Cuyler Dunn
  • Jackson Engle
  • Kaityn Gantenbein
  • Alexa Gomez
  • Sally Green
  • Elise Heidrick
  • Carly Herman
  • Jaden Huehl*
  • Azhar Iqbal
  • Nazra Izhar
  • Blessing Tapiwa Jona
  • Jun Pei
  • Molly Stover-Brown
  • Laney Turner*
  • Ashley Updike

*Top Scholars