Students inducted into Japanese National Honor Society College Chapter (Spring 2025)

Four students from University of Arizona and five students from Arizona State University are inducted into the Japanese National Honor Society College Chapter this semester.

List of students who are graduating in Spring 2025 and inducted into JNHS

UofA

• Green Hayley

• Jacob Komper

• Bridie Li

• Harrison Moffatt

ASU

• Bei Han

• Shinee Palacios

• Craig Liang

• Liam Nelson

• Amit Sinha

The Japanese National Honor Society recognizes and encourages achievement and excellence in the study of the Japanese language.  The society is administered by the American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ), and membership is recognized as a national achievement.   The students listed above are one of over 1,000 college and university students who have been inducted into JNHS-CC since its establishment in 2007.

Students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 in 5 semester- or 7 quarter-courses in Japanese language and must have an overall GPA of 3.0 at time of nomination. Outstanding students of the Japanese language should be commended for their motivation and perseverance, not to mention their determination in studying this challenging language.  Students who are nominated for membership receive Certificates of Excellence and red-and-white cords to wear at graduation, and are recognized on the AATJ website.

In this increasingly global society it is important for students to move beyond a monolingual perspective and immerse themselves in understanding the language and culture of another country. The Modern Language Association (MLA) states: “The MLA regards the learning of languages other than English as vital to an understanding of the world; such learning serves as a portal to the literatures, cultures, historical perspectives, and human experiences that constitute the human record. Pragmatically, we believe in the value of becoming part of a global conversation in which knowledge of English is often not enough, and the security and future of our country depend on accurately understanding other cultures through their linguistic and cultural practices.”  JNHS students are part of the “global conversation” and will be tomorrow’s leaders as they engage in a multicultural and multilingual dialogue. 

Congratulations to the students inducted and all the students who are graduating in May/August 2025!