A Vernon Parish student was among those honored during Northwestern State University’s fall induction ceremony for Phi Beta Delta, the international scholars honor society.

Shae Wetzel of Pitkin was inducted as part of the Eta Mu chapter’s 2024 class and was also named the chapter’s first student vice president, marking a notable achievement for the Vernon Parish community.
Wetzel joined fellow inductees Santiago Tobon Cardona and Maria Camilla Valencia Gonzalez of Pereira, Colombia; Salome Aristizabal Aguirre of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia; Tatiana Wing Lam Wu of Cartagena, Colombia; and Katherine Clary, Angee Mariana Bedoya Rivera and Shakera Williams, all of Natchitoches.

Phi Beta Delta promotes international education, recognizes high academic performance and encourages a global perspective among university students, faculty and staff. NSU’s Eta Mu chapter supports this mission through lectures, study abroad panels and scholarships for students seeking academic and cultural experiences abroad.

Founded in 1986, Phi Beta Delta is the first honor society dedicated to honoring scholarly achievement in international education, with chapters across the world fostering global understanding and academic excellence.