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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Eta Omicron chapter of Beta Alpha Psi at Western Kentucky University’s Gordon Ford College of Business has earned international recognition as a Silver Chapter for the 2025–2026 academic year. This award highlights the Chapter’s commitment, highlighting its commitment to academic excellence, professionalism and ethical leadership.

The chapter received the distinction at the 2026 Beta Alpha Psi Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. Under the leadership of faculty advisor Heather Glass, the Eta Omicron chapter exceeded the organization’s baseline requirements and demonstrated a strong commitment to the values and professional standards of Beta Alpha Psi.

Silver Chapter status recognizes chapters that go above and beyond organizational expectations, emphasizing the development of future accounting, finance and information systems professionals through academic achievement, professional development and ethical leadership.

“This recognition reflects the dedication and hard work of our students and faculty advisor, Mrs. Heather Glass,” said Evelyn Thrasher, Dean at the Gordon Ford College of Business. “We are proud Beta Alpha Psi for representing WKU and the Gordon Ford College of Business at the international level.”

About Beta Alpha Psi

Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor organization for students and professionals in accounting, finance and information systems. The organization promotes academic excellence, professional development and ethical leadership while connecting members with opportunities to grow as future business professionals.

About the Gordon Ford College of Business

The Gordon Ford College of Business (GFCB) at Western Kentucky University offers AACSB-accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in accounting, business data analytics, economics, finance, management, and marketing. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning and industry engagement, GFCB equips students with practical skills and a solid ethical foundation to succeed in today’s business world. Learn more at https://www.wku.edu/business/.