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• Alliance Francophone
  • The Alliance Francophone seeks to encourage understanding and enjoyment of the French language and to foster a deeper appreciation for French-speaking cultures.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Jean Marie Walls
  
  
• Alpha Chi
  • Alpha Chi is a national honor society and a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. Union’s Tennessee Beta Chapter is the second oldest in the state. Membership is open to approximately the top ranking 10% of the junior and senior classes.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Kelvin Moore
  
  
• Alpha Delta Sigma
  • Alpha Delta Sigma is the national honor society that recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in advertising studies.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Ashley Blair
  
  
• Alpha Psi Omega
  • This national dramatic fraternity was founded at Fairmont State College, Fairmont, West Virginia, on August 12, 1925. The local chapter, Beta Mu, is composed of students who have been members of the Union University Players and have earned a set number of points, awarded for dramatic work. The chapter seeks to develop dramatic talent, to cultivate a taste for the best in drama, and to foster cultural dramatics.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: David Burke
  • Student President: Allison Hearn
  
  
• Alpha Sigma Lambda
  • Alpha Sigma Lambda is a national honor society for non-traditional (adult) undergraduate students. Membership is open to the top ranking 10% of the adult undergraduate class who have a minimum of 24 credit hours from Union University.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Sam Myatt
  • Student President: None
  
  
• Alpha Tau Omega
  • Members: Men
    Founded: Virginia Military Institute, 1865
    Colors: Blue and Gold
    Flower: White Tea Rose
    Publication: The Palm
    Open Motto: "True merit wherever found"
    Philanthropy: American Heart Association
    
    The Beta Tau Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega was chartered at Union University on February 28, 1894. The national organization was founded 29 years earlier at Lexington, Virginia, by Otis Allen Glazebrook, Alfred Marshall, and Erskine Mayo Ross. Beta Tau is now the oldest chapter never to close its doors. Alpha Tau Omega was the first national fraternity founded after the Civil War. Its purpose was to unite men of the North and South in order to form a bond of permanent peace. The fraternity is founded on the principles of Jesus Christ and his teachings.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Josh Clarke
  • Student President: Benjie Fesmire
  
  
• American Advertising Federation - Union University
  • The American Advertising Federation-Union University is open to all students interested in advertising and is associated with the national AAF organization. Members have an opportunity to network with professionals, to participate in the National Student Advertising Competition and to compete for paid, national-level internships. Alpha Delta Sigma is the national honor society that recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in advertising studies.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Ashley Blair
  
  
• American Institute of Graphic Arts
  • The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) local chapter at Union desires to get Union students involved in a dialogue of a great design community. The national organization is the oldest design organization and provides resources to students in five functions: information, communication, inspiration, validation, and representation. AIGA will also give our students an insight into the function of design in the professional world and provide them with contacts to fellow students and professional mentors beyond Union.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Melinda Posey
  • Student President: Ben Hamilton
  
  
• American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists
  • The organization seeks to encourage all pharmacy students to become more knowledgeable about APhA and the profession of pharmacy.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Bethany Murphy & Dr. Kim Jones
  
  
• Association for Computing Machinery
  • The world is in the midst of a technology revolution with a rapid spread of computers and computer-based technologies creating a global society with immediate worldwide access. Computers are used in all areas of life including academics, industry, and healthcare. Therefore, it has become increasingly important to be aware of new computer developments. The Student Chapter of ACM seeks to present current topics in Computer Science as well as educational and job opportunities in this growing field. Club activities include guest speakers, field trips to computing industries, and social activities. Membership is open to students interested in computer-related topics.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Haifei Li
  • Student President: Grant Godel
  
  
• Athletic Training Students' Association
  • Athletic Training Students' Association challenges its students to become highly effective athletic training professionals and leaders in the Christian community, incorporating both professional and spiritual growth in their life plans. It also provides an environment that fuses the medical sciences with Christian faith, ethics, and accountability in a variety of clinical settings of collegiate and high school athletics and the allied health care community. In addition, it supplies the needs of the athletic training students for a family setting while away from their traditional home.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Cliff Pawley
  • Student President: Becca Menhart
  
  
• Baptist Student Nursing Fellowship
  • The Baptist Student Nursing Fellowship is a spiritual emphasis organization devoted to the development of the professional nurse based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is open to all BSN students. It provides Christian fellowship, professional educational programs, community service activities, and academic encouragement for members. It promotes a holistic approach of professional nursing practice based on biblical principles.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Sheilla Foster
  • Student President: Megan Moore
  
  
• BIOME
  • The four main purposes of BIOME are (1) to provide a group for students with similar interests and struggles to network, develop friendships, receive accountability, and fun, (2) to provide an atmosphere in which students and faculty can relate outside of the classroom, (3) to create a professional organization through which students can develop better leadership skills and become better prepared for professional schools and the future, and (4) to attain a greater appreciation of our Creator, Jesus Christ. Each of these purposes is attained through our monthly meetings and events.

    BIOME events are aimed at strengthening student fellowship, scholarship, and teacher-student relations. These events range from shaving cream softball and pizza parties to seminars from university professors to community service opportunities.

  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Mrs. Tamara Popplewell
  • Student President: Juliana Cobb
  
  
• Cardinal & Cream
  • The Cardinal and Cream is the official campus newspaper of Union University. Budgeted as a part of the Communication Arts Department, the newspaper is published biweekly and is distributed to students, faculty, staff and administration without charge.

    The Cardinal and Cream is written and edited by students under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Staff positions are available for any student enrolled in classes at Union and particularly those interested in journalism or a related communications field. The campus newspaper enhances the experiences of students in writing, layout, editing, photography, advertising and journalism administration.

    An editorial board works closely with the advisor and oversees the publication. This newspaper holds membership in the Associated Collegiate Press, Southeastern Journalism Conference, Baptist Press Collegiate Journalism Conference, and the Society for Collegiate Journalists.

  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Julia Duin
  • Student President: Beth Byrd
  
  
• Chi Omega
  • Members: Women
    Founded: University of Arkansas, 1895
    Colors: Cardinal and Straw
    Flower: White Carnation
    Publication: Eleusis
    Open Motto: “Hellenic Culture and Christian Ideals”
    Emblem: Owl
    Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation
    
    The Upsilon Chapter was originally founded in 1904. Since that time, Chi Omega has had a tradition of leadership on campus. Chi Omega has a rich history dating back to its founding at the University of Arkansas on April 5, 1895. The Upsilon Chapter has been recognized for its commitment to excelling in both academics and athletics, as well as maintaining a strong focus on service. Chi Omega challenges women to higher standards of self and the pursuit of a Christ-centered life.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jennifer Beebe
  • Student President: Savannah Hari
  
  
• Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International
  • Our mission is to encourage spiritual growth among fellow pharmacy students, faculty, and staff through Bible study, prayer, and fellowship to in turn be as a city on a hill that cannot be hidden and the light to a darkened world (Matthew 5:4).
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Ashok Philip & Dr. Joy Greene
  
  
• College Democrats
  • The College Democrats exist to inform students of general democratic principles and values through service to the party, the community, the state and to the country so that students may make informed voting decisions.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Gavin Richardson
  
  
• College Republicans
  • College Republicans seek to develop political skills, knowledge, and leadership ability among Republican students and faculty in preparation for the service of the Republican Party. College Republicans also seek to aid actively in the election of Republican candidates in all levels of government and to encourage political interest and political participation among the general student body.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Ericka King
  • Student President: Trevor Sewell
  
  
• Collegiate Music Educators National Conference
  • Music Educators National Conference is a student chapter of the primary professional society for elementary and secondary music teachers.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Betty Bedsole
  
  
• Debate Team
  • The Debate Team competes in the International Public Debate Association against schools across the nation. The team seeks to promote excellence in public speaking, critical thinking, and argumentation. Membership is open to any full-time student.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Web Drake
  
  
• Digital Media Studies Society
  • The Digital Media Studies Society strives to raise awareness of Digital Media Studies by fostering creativity in an interdisciplinary environment. Membership is open to any DMS major.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Cam Tracy
  • Student President: Ben Wright
  
  
• enactus
  • enactus (formerly SIFE) serves to educate the community about how market economics and businesses operate through our various projects throughout the year. Not only does this organization function to educate the community, but it also provides Union students with the opportunity to grow professionally and develop valuable leadership skills. With each project, students learn about what it takes to execute a project and the experiences the students gain are indispensable. Each project is geared toward the achievement of not only our goals within the Union University community, but also the national enactus criteria.

    enactus' portal site

  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Brooke Emery
  • Student President: Sarah Hill
  
  
• Engineering Student Advisory Committee
  • The purpose of the Engineering Advisory Committee is to suggest academic improvements for the engineering program to the engineering faculty on behalf of the students.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Don Van
  • Student President: Rachel Carbonell
  
  
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes exists to bring glory to God by making disciples on the campus of Union University, especially among athletes; to encourage, exhort, and equip Christian athletes to follow Christ in faith--knowing Him more--and in obedience--proclaiming the Gospel through life and speech.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Heather Hall
  • Student President: Sam Giesler
  
  
• Honors Student Association
  • The Honors Student Association is composed of students in the Interdisciplinary Honors Program. Its purpose is to provide an environment which encourages student scholarship while also promoting experiential learning. This is accomplished through discussion-oriented classes, special topics, festivals, inter-regional honors forums and conferences, and travel.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Scott Huelin
  • Student President: Clark Benedetti
  
  
• ink.
  • The purpose of ink. is to create a community and a forum of like-minded writers who will practice the skills needed to become better writers, improve their craft, share ideas, critique new work, lead in their discipline, and learn further how the Christian faith may be practiced through writing.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. David Malone
  
  
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
  • The Union University Student Branch of the IEEE desires to aid the dissemination of knowledge of the theory and practice of all aspects of engineering or of the related arts and sciences, as well as the furtherance of the professional development of its members.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Jeanette Russ
  
  
• Interfraternity Council
  • The Interfraternity Council is an organization which maintains fraternity life and interfraternity relations within the University; to further sound scholarship and intellectual accomplishment; and to cooperate with the University administration in the maintenance of high social standards. The council is composed of three delegates from each chapter of the social fraternities on campus: Alpha Tau Omega, Lambda Chi Alpha, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Jason Castles
  • Student President: Brooks Brasfield
  
  
• International Justice Mission
  • The International Justice Mission (IJM) is a Christian ministry led by human rights professionals that helps people suffering injustice and oppression who cannot rely on local authorities for relief. The IJM campus chapter is a student-led organization that exists to promote awareness of injustice around the world, to encourage and organize prayerful support for the victims of oppression and those seeking to bring relief, and to provide people with practical methods of actively pursuing justice.

    An arm of Union's IJM chapter is the ONE campaign. For more information about the ONE campaign, please visit www.uuonecampuschallenge.tumblr.com

  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Justin Barnard
  • Student President: Blair Baugher
  
  
• International Students Union
  • International Students Union desires to cater to the needs of the individual members and to bring them together by providing an on-going network of encouragement, fellowship and understanding among members; provide a friendly, welcoming and tolerant home away from home where students from different countries can express their difficulties or concerns and find support while here in the United States; raise awareness of the importance of the presence of international diversity on campus and integrate the international community with the American society; and promote awareness and appreciation of international issues, cultures and the needs in different countries around the world.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Emily Harper
  • Student President: Jessica Lee
  
  
• Justice & Mercy
  • The purpose of Justice & Mercy is to educate students on human trafficking in Tennessee and beyond and engage them in fostering human trafficking-free communities through prevention, education and community engagement.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Elizabeth Wilson
  • Student President: Kayla Oxford
  
  
• Kappa Delta
  • Members: Women
    Founded: Longwood College, 1897
    Colors: Olive Green, Pearl White
    Flower: White Rose
    Publication: The Angelos
    Open Motto: "Let Us Strive For That Which Is Honorable, Beautiful, and Highest."
    Philanthropies: Girl Scouts of the USA, Prevent Child Abuse America, Children's Hospital of Richmond, Virginia; Orthopedic Research Awards

    Zeta Beta chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority was installed on February 10, 1990. While KD is the newest Greek organization on Union's campus, the sisters have undeniable spirit and passion. Kappa Delta encourages its members to pursue a blending of academic achievement, philanthropic involvement, leadership, social activities, and unbreakable bonds of sisterhood while embodying the ideals of the open motto.

  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Karyn Caldwell
  • Student President: Elizabeth Oakes
  
  
• Kappa Delta Pi
  • Kappa Delta Pi is an international honorary society for undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty in education. The purpose of the chapter is to promote excellence in and recognize outstanding contributions to education.
  
  
• Kappa Mu Epsilon
  • Kappa Mu Epsilon is a national mathematics honor society. The Tennessee Gamma Chapter was chartered at Union University, May 24, 1965. Eligibility for membership is acquired by having completed at least three mathematics courses, including Calculus I, with a high grade point average. The chapter organizes programs pertaining to topics of interest in mathematics and in mathematical issues within the sciences.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Matt Lunsford
  • Student President: Rachel Carbonell
  
  
• Lambda Chi Alpha
  • Members: Men
    Founded: Boston University, 1909
    Colors: Purple, Green and Gold
    Flower: White Rose
    Publication: Cross and Crescent
    Open Motto: “Naught Without Labor”
    Philanthropy: American Cancer Society, North American Food Drive, and West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation
    
    The Lambda Zeta Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha received its charter at Union University on December 5, 1964. The goal of Lambda Chi Alpha is to help, teach, inspire, and instill the ideals that are the substance of a well-rounded man and that enable him to “contribute positively to the world.” They are founded strictly on Biblical teachings with Christ as their exemplar and believe in upholding these principles in every situation.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Keith Bates
  • Student President: Josh Shelley
  
  
• Life139
  • Life 139 desires to promote the awareness of the injustices of abortion and inspire positive action and to equip students to defend the value of human life. We also seek to provide support for women facing unplanned pregnancies through partnerships with pregnancy resource centers.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Paul Mayer
  • Student President: Melody Kramer
  
  
• Ministerial Association
  • A Ministerial Association is available for students entering the preaching/pastoral ministry. This association meets monthly for the purpose of strengthening the ties of fellowship among those on campus who are committed to the gospel ministry.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Kelvin Moore
  
  
• MOSAIC
  • MOSAIC seeks to provide a welcoming community for all students, especially ethnic minority students, which equips each member with resources, support, and meaningful opportunities to strengthen leadership and intercultural competency (Rev 7:9) through Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-40) thinking and action. A shared governance model of roundtable representatives will govern MOSAIC.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline S. Taylor
  • Student President: Melanie Taylor
  
  
• Mu Kappa
  • Mu Kappa is a ministry whose primary purpose is to reach out to the missionary kids on campus and help integrate them into the campus community life in a way that encourages them not only to learn from the community, but also to use their unique perspective, their abilities and their past experiences to engage and benefit the community.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Lisa Morris
  • Student President: Abigail Addison
  
  
• Music Ensembles
  • The Department of Music offers a variety of ensembles that are open to all students, regardless of major. Each earns college credit, is led by a full-time faculty member, and provides great opportunities to build friendships, develop musical skills, and make wonderful memories. No audition is required for the following ensembles:

    • Women’s Choir (MUS 108-1) rehearses Tuesday/Thursday from 1:40-2:55 p.m.

    • Men’s Choir (MUS 108-2) rehearses Tuesday/Thursday from 1:40-2:30 p.m.

    • Symphonic Band (MUS 135) rehearses Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 1:00-1:50 p.m.

    • String Ensemble (MUS 355-1) rehearses Monday/Thursday from 4:00-5:15 p.m.

    • Jazz Band (MUS 100) rehearses Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

    • Handbells (MUS 165) rehearses Monday/Wednesday from 4:00-4:50 p.m.

    For more information regarding these groups, our auditioned ensembles, or private music instruction, please contact Dr. Christopher Mathews, visit www.uu.edu/dept/music, or call 731-661-5345.

  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Christopher Mathews
  
  
• National Community Pharmacists Association
  • National Community Pharmacists Association offers pharmacy students a wide array of opportunities to broaden and enrich their educational experience, gain valuable real world skills, earn scholarships, and have fun in the process. Our mission is to encourage, foster, and recognize an interest in community pharmacy ownership and entrepreneurship among the future leaders of their profession.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Kent Stone King & Laura Ladymon
  
  
• Omicron Delta Epsilon
  • Omicron Delta Epsilon seeks to confer distinction for high scholastic achievement in economics and to stimulate and promote student interest in all aspects of economics.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Howard Newell
  • Student President: Mary Ellen Poe
  
  
• Panhellenic Council
  • The Panhellenic Council is an organization designed to maintain sorority life and inter-sorority relations within the University; to further sound scholarship and intellectual accomplishment; and to cooperate with the University administration in the maintenance of high social standards. The council is composed of three delegates from each chapter of the sororities on campus.

    The sorority members and pledges or new members are responsible for knowing the recruitment rules. The president of each sorority will be required to read these rules before the entire chapter. A copy shall be posted in each lodge. The formal fall recruitment rules will be presented to each female at the Panhellenic Open Party; it is also available from the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement.

  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Karen Taylor
  • Student President: Shelby Henson
  
  
• Phi Alpha
  • Phi Alpha, National Honor Society for Social Work Students, Eta Phi Chapter, fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. Social Work majors with an overall GPA of 3.2 and a GPA of 3.6 in social work courses are invited to become members. Students become eligible for membership at the end of their Junior year in the Social Work Program.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Rhonda Hudson
  • Student President: None
  
  
• Phi Alpha Theta
  • The Delta Psi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, an International Honor Society in History, was founded in 1953 making it the 119th chapter in the society and the first in the state of Tennessee. Students who have had twelve semester hours of history and who have a minimum GPA of 3.1 in history and 3.0 in two-thirds of the remainder of their work are eligible.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Stephen Carls
  • Student President: Jeffrey Lewoczko
  
  
• Phi Beta Lambda
  • Phi Beta Lambda, the national honorary business fraternity, is open to those students interested in careers in business and having a grade point average of 2.0 or above. The goals of the organization are to promote the free enterprise system on which the American economic system is based and to create a better understanding of the business world. The fraternity strives to develop better leadership qualities among its members in order to ensure greater success in their future of business.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Luanne Powell
  • Student President: Anita Doll
  
  
• Phi Lambda Sigma
  • The primary goal of this organization is to promote the development of leadership qualities, especially among pharmacy students. Through peer recognition, the Society encourages participation in all pharmacy activities. Since membership crosses fraternal and organizational lines, the Society does not compete with other pharmacy organizations.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Kim Jones & Dr. Andrew Martin
  
  
• Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association
  • Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association seeks to promote the continued academic excellence of Phi Theta Kappa members and to promote the growth of the Phi Theta Kappa alumni association at Union University.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Patricia Porter
  • Student President: Nick Dean
  
  
• Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society
  • Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society elects outstanding juniors and seniors to membership on the basis of musicianship and scholarship.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Betty Bedsole
  • Student President: None
  
  
• Pi Sigma Alpha
  • Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, was founded in 1920 at the University of Texas to bring together students and faculty interested in the study of politics and government. The local chapter, Alpha Epsilon Omicron, is composed of juniors and seniors who have completed 10 hours of Political Science with an average grade of B or higher and has a GPA that places them in the top one-third of their class. The organization's primary purpose is to stimulate scholarship and intelligent interest in politics.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Micah Watson
  • Student President: Kylie McDonald
  
  
• Psi Chi
  • Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to majors who have completed 3 semesters, including 9 semesters hours in PSY courses with a CUM GPA of 3.0 and PSY GPA of 3.5.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. David Vickery
  
  
• Psychology Club
  • The Psychology Club, open to all students, provides information regarding graduate programs and job opportunities for PSY majors and minors, provides information about and encourages the reading of current writings in the field, encourages association among Psychology students, promotes scholastic achievement, and provides information to students who want to learn more about the major.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. David Vickery
  
  
• Public Relations Student Society of America
  • Union University’s PRSSA chapter provides public relations/advertising majors and minors practical experience in the field. In keeping with the chapter’s motto “make connections. gain experience. see the future.,” PRSSA members work with local clients, take professional development trips, participate in professional networking opportunities and are eligible for $20,000 in annual competitive scholarship awards.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Ashley Fitch Blair
  • Student President: Kathryn Flippin
  
  
• ROTC
  • The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) is a leadership training course offered at Union University through the UT Martin agreement. This is an opportunity for freshman through junior students, although it is encouraged that students begin the program as incoming freshman or after finishing their freshman year. ROTC is open to all students regardless of major/minor.

    Students will learn the history of the Military - Basic to Advanced - and will be prepared for either military or civilian life. Along with the leadership benefits and being guaranteed a job upon graduation, there are also financial benefits to be found through scholarships and tuition assistance.

    Each student who participates in this program will attend a course lecture given each Wednesday on the Jackson State Community College campus. Students will attend a lab each Thursday and attend physical training every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:30 a.m. Upon graduation, those on ROTC scholarship are on active duty for 4 years and in the reserves for 8 years. No student will be deployed until they have completed their degree.

    These courses may or may not count towards your major/minor. This decision is left to the chair of an academic department. These courses can be located on the University Course Schedule under the UT Martin Agreement, listed at 100-level through 400-level.

    If you are interested in learning more about the ROTC program, please contact:

    Major Christopher McDaniel

    Office: 731-881-7682

    cmcdan13@utm.edu

  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Major Christopher McDaniel
  
  
• Rutledge Honorary History Club
  • This club is composed of students interested in history. It was founded in 1929 to stimulate the study of history. Membership by invitation is offered to History majors and minors and to a select number of students who have completed three semester hours of history with a grade point average of 2.5. This club aims at encouraging higher standards of scholarship among its members.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Terry Lindley
  • Student President: Charles Snow
  
  
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon
  • Members: Men
    Founded: University of Alabama, 1856
    Colors: Purple and Gold
    Flower: Purple Violet
    Publication: SAE Record
    Philanthropy: Children's Miracle Network

    Tennessee Eta Chapter was installed in 1857 at Union University. This chapter is the fourth oldest chapter of the organization. SAE has the longest existence of any fraternal organization on Union’s campus. The expression of individuality is the most valuable characteristic of the brotherhood of SAE. The outstanding qualities of each of these individuals provide the force that unites the fraternity.

  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Robert Simpson
  • Student President: Jared Haney
  
  
• Sigma Delta
  • Sigma Delta evolved from Union’s Physical Education Club and was officially chartered in the Fall of 1987. Founded at Morehead State University, Sigma Delta seeks to recognize and provide valuable learning experiences for deserving students who are majoring or minoring in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. This co-educational fraternity accomplishes this goal through sponsorship of several health-related service projects. Membership is based upon the completion of at least fifteen hours of course work with an overall GPA of 2.75 or above and the completion of at least seven hours in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation with a minimal 3.25 GPA. Four of these hours must be in non-activity courses.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Matt Brunet and Jonathan Allen
  • Student President: Mallory Yancey
  
  
• Sigma Pi Sigma
  • Sigma Pi Sigma is the National Honor Society in Physics, open to students who have taken at least three courses applicable to a physics degree with a 3.0 GPA in those courses. Students must also have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Sigma Pi Sigma exists to honor scholarship in physics, represent physics to the public, encourage interest in physics and provide a fellowship for persons who have excelled in physics. Sigma Pi Sigma is the Honor component of the Society of Physics Students (SPS).
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. David Ward
  
  
• Sigma Tau Delta
  • This national English honor society recognizes students who have realized accomplishments in either the English language or literature. The motto is “Sincerity, Truth, Design.” Union University’s chapter Theta Omicron was organized in 1979. Declared English majors and minors who have completed at least three semesters of university study and two university courses in literature with a B average are eligible for membership.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Roger Stanley
  • Student President: Whitney Williams
  
  
• Sigma Theta Tau
  • Nu Lambda is a chapter of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International. The vision of Sigma Theta Tau International is to create a global community of nurses who lead in using knowledge, scholarship, service and learning to improve the health of the world’s people. Membership is open to baccalaureate students who have completed one-half of the upper division nursing curriculum, have achieved a 3.0 GPA, and rank in the top 35% of their class. Membership is open to graduate students who have achieved a 3.5 GPA or greater and completed 10 hours or more in graduate studies. After graduation students continue their membership in the society as alumni and members of the nursing discipline.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Sharon Evans
  • Germantown Faculty/Staff Advisor: Denise Thornton-Orr
  
  
• Social Work Reaches Out
  • Social Work Reaches Out is for students majoring in social work and for those interested in social work.The organization assists in developing professional social work identity and provides an opportunity to be involved in volunteer community social service. Social service opportunities include child mentoring and advocacy,nursing home activities,community organizing,and resource development. The organization gives students regular opportunity to interact with others having similar interests.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Rhonda Hudson
  • Student President: Jamie Blurton
  
  
• Society of Physics Students
  • The purpose of the Union University chapter of the Society of Physics Students is the advancement and discussion of physics, the encouragement of interest in the field throughout the academic and local community and the introduction of students to the professional community.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Fonsie Guilaran & Dr. David Ward
  • Student President: Betsy Olson
  
  
• Sociological Inquiry Society
  • The purpose of this club is to provide Sociology majors and minors an avenue for fellowship, sociological networking, and guidance in the field of Sociology. Sociologists in Motion open up the field of Sociology to perspective students and undecided majors of the University and demonstrate Christian love through ministry opportunities.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Nina Heckler
  • Student President: Shelby Henson
  
  
• Student Activities Council
  • The Union University Student Activities Council is committed to providing an exciting program of activities which seeks to promote fellowship, community and fun among the student body. This student-led organization seeks to serve Christ first by serving others.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jared Dauenhauer
  • Student President: Amiee Brassart
  
  
• Student Athlete Advisory Committee
  • The Student Athlete Advisory Committee was formed to generate a student athlete voice by communicating with the athletic administration; provide equal input of student athletes; solicit student athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation; build a sense of athletic community among teams; organize community service events; and promote a positive student athlete image.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Katie Woodruff
  • Student President: Jared Davis
  
  
• Student Chapter of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
  • Union University School of Pharmacy provides a professional and exciting learning environment in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. Our mission is to advance our knowledge and assume significant leadership positions within the field of pharmaceutical sciences. Our primary goal is to work closely with the department's faculty in an effort to advance our knowledge and learn about opportunities in the field. We spread the word about our chapter's existence and enlighten our peers of the opportunities that exist within this organization. We strive to be active in our community and encourage participation in the American Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences activities at the local, regional, and national level.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Joel Owen & Dr. Richard Addo
  
  
• Student Members of the American Chemical Society
  • This chapter offers opportunities for students of chemical science to become better acquainted, to secure the stimulation that arises from professional association, to obtain experience in preparing and presenting technical material, to foster a professional spirit among the members, to instill a professional pride in the chemical sciences, and to foster an awareness of the responsibilities and challenges of the modern chemist.

    Membership is open to any student pursuing an undergraduate degree in the chemical sciences.

  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Randy Johnston
  • Student President: Kathy Shelnutt
  
  
• Student Nurses' Association
  • SNA is the largest health professional student organization in the United States. Union University’s chapter started in February, 1986. It is open to all Pre-Nursing and BSN students. Purposes of the organization are to assume responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for the highest quality health care; to provide programs of professional interest and to aid in the development of the whole person. Community involvement and scholarship opportunities are available. The chapter meets monthly with additional opportunities for state and national meetings.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Renee Anderson
  • Student President: Lisa Neumann
  
  
• Student Tennessee Education Association
  • The Frank L. Wells Chapter of the Student Tennessee Education Association is composed of education majors and minors who are preparing to teach. Its purpose is to offer its members all the opportunities, responsibilities, and privileges of the National Education Association and the Tennessee Education Association. Membership in this pre-professional organization is strongly urged by the faculty of the Education Department. Through STEA students are acquainted with the history, ethics and program of the organized teaching profession, as well as special projects benefiting students, faculty, administration, area schools, and other members of the community.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Melessia Mathis
  • Student President: Emily Grove
  
  
• Students for Sustainability
  • Students for Sustainability seek to devise and implement ways to care for and sustain our community and its environment. The organization also seeks to raise awareness in the Union community and beyond concerning sustainability issues.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Brittany Winfree
  • Student President: Beth Byrd
  
  
• Tennessee Society of Student Pharmacists
  • The Society seeks to serve as the collective and representative voice of student pharmacists; to advocate for and improve the health and welfare of Tennesseans; to provide opportunities for personal and professional development; to advocate for the provision of quality of pharmacy education; to facilitate continued involvement and leadership upon graduation; and to envision and shape the future of pharmacy.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Kim Jones
  
  
• The Torch
  • The Torch is a student literary magazine published annually under the direction of an appointed student staff. Its contents are taken from the best student writing and artwork of the year, which may be selected from among presentations in the normal course of class work and from those submitted directly to the Torch staff. Poems, short stories, essays, and art work are welcomed.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Bobby Rogers
  • Student President: Whitney Williams
  
  
• Union Broadcasting Society
  • The Union Broadcasting Society exists for students interested in the broadcasting field. The Society plans to become affiliated with the student chapter of Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) and Alpha Epsilon Rho, a professional broadcasting fraternity. UBS produces Jackson 24/7, a half-hour live news program aired on our local cable system as well as producing Union’s basketball games. The Society seeks to strengthen students’ contacts with professionals in the broadcasting industry.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Steve Beverly
  • Student President: Jacob Melder
  
  
• Union Club Ultimate
  • Union Club Ultimate exists to provide an opportunity for students to glorify God through the venue of the sport of Ultimate. This organization will bring together male students across campus to practice Ultimate and travel to tournaments and compete for championships. This fellowship will bring people together and increase the overall fitness of those involved. Finally, this organization will open up a ministry opportunity to other Ultimate players across the country that need the Gospel and to glorify God through excellence in sportsmanship, work ethic, and Christian living.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Toby Brown
  • Student President: Jesse Dahms
  
  
• Union Film Society
  • The Union Film Society seeks to foster interest and innovation in the art of filmmaking through a variety of experiences; bring together members from all areas of filmmaking including, but not limited to, writers, directors, crewmembers, producers, and public relations; foster a creative environment for film projects; and provide resources necessary for the filmmaking process.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Chris Blair
  • Student President: Daniel Poore
  
  
• Union Nation
  • Union Nation seeks to offer support to Union’s athletic teams by promoting, participating, and facilitating school spirit activities before, during, and after games. Union Nation also seeks to provide a support system for Union athletics, encourage student athletes, and create excitement amongst the student body regarding athletic events.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Toby Brown
  
  
• Union Pre-Law Society
  • The Union Pre-Law Society provides information regarding law school and job opportunities in the legal field and encourages the study of all facets of the law.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Sean Evans
  • Student President: David Speer
  
  
• Union University Judo Club
  • This organization shall promote the study and practice of Classical Judo for the benefit of students, staff, and faculty at Union University. The Union University Judo Club shall promote professionalism among practicing Judokas at Union University with the organization’s primary goal to develop nationally competitive Judokas.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Toby Brown
  • Student President: Zachary Foropoulos
  
  
• Union University School of Pharmacy Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy
  • The purpose of the society is to make students aware of pharmacy practice in health systems, provide information to students about career directions in and credentials needed for pharmacy practice in health systems, and encourage membership and participation in the state society and national society as a student upon graduation.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Kim Jones & Dr. Jodi Taylor
  
  
• University Relations Ambassadors
  • University Relations Ambassadors works closely with the Office of University Relations to plan annual milestone events for each class and to foster and grow school pride.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Josh Clarke
  • Student President: Abbey Orr and Jared Haney
  
  
• Untitled
  • The purpose of Untitled is to develop mentoring relationships among the art students of Union University. This organization also is designed to promote community service through the arts, accomplish inter-department outreach with local universities and foster an increased presence with general student population interested in the visual arts.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Melinda Posey
  • Student President: Caitlyn Miller
  
  
• UU Cycling
  • UU Cycling is a cycling club open to all Union students, faculty, and staff who are interested in road cycling and/or mountain biking. The club seeks to introduce interested members of the Union community to the sport of cycling through recreational group rides and participation in cycling events. UU Cycling is open to cyclists of all skill levels.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Toby Brown
  • Student President: Lyndi Strange
  
  
• Zeta Tau Alpha
  • Members: Women
    Founded: Longwood College, 1898
    Colors: Steel Gray and Turquoise Blue
    Flower: White Violet
    Publication: Themis
    Open Motto: “Seek the Noblest”
    Emblem: Five-pointed crown
    Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Awareness and Education
    
    Zeta Tau Alpha's Beta Omega chapter was installed at Union University in 1935. Beta Omega has been nationally recognized as a 'Crown Chapter,' meaning it has maintained excellence in the areas of service, membership, leadership and fundraising. In Tennessee, Beta Omega has been awarded the silver service tray for its high standards and hours in the area of service. Beta Omega holds high the Christian standards that were the foundation of the establishment of ZTA.
  • Faculty/Staff Advisor: Rachel Morris
  • Student President: Brittney Teel