Academics/University Honors

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    Emily Merriman

    Academic Chair, Fall 2026

     

    My name is Emily Merriman, and I have the honor of service as Academics and Community Service Chair for the 2026 Fall Semester. I am a legacy and rushed Spring 2026 of my sophomore year. I am excited to jump right into an executive position!

     

    Throughout my time at the University of Redlands, I have held a multitude of community service and academic related positions such as tutoring, peer mentoring, and new student advising! 

     

    As an education major, I have a passion for celebrating academic achievements, no matter how small. I believe that every student can and will be successful and that while everyone’s route looks different, that is the beauty of education. I strive to make academics something to be proud of, rather than intimidated by. The University of Redlands is home to students of all different educational backgrounds, allowing for diverse perspectives and unique learning styles. This is one of the beauties of our campus. Many of these differences lie within our sorority. Our sisters are members of a variety of majors, some even creating their own! Our sisterhood is built on diversity, and that is shown through not only our cultures, but our academic experiences and success. 

     

    Community Service is a pillar of the Greek community. Serving those in need brings our sisterhood closer and shows our surrounding community what Delta Kappa Psi truly stands for. As Community Service Chair, I aim to work closely with our future philanthropy to create a bond between the Redlands community and Delta that will last long beyond my time in this role.  Deltas have served a variety of organizations, including  Relay for Life, Family Service Association of Redlands, Ronald McDonald House, I Go To College and Far From Perfect Mustang Rescue. Deltas find true joy in being of service to those around them. 

     

    As Academics and Community Service Chair, I aim to create a strong connection not only within our sisterhood, but throughout the Greek community and larger campus. 

     

     

  • Academics
    Academic achievement is a top priority for members of Delta Kappa Psi. Not only does the Greek community enforce grade point average requirements to join and remain an active member of a sorority or fraternity, but Delta enforces GPA requirements above the community minimum for those seeking to hold leadership positions in Delta. 

     

    Deltas is pleased to have Tracey Sohner (Assistant Director of Academic Success, Student Success Center, Academic Support & Accessibility), as its University Advisor. 

    While chapters are required to maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average to be considered in good standing, Delta's cumulative GPA for the 2024-25 academic year was 3.36. Women who attained Dean's List status for last semester are listed below.

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    Deans List Fall 2025

     

    Avery Aminoff
    Alley Babineaux
    Celia Conti
    Kyra Hallstone
    Taylor Malaspino
    Yoselin Trejo-Antonio
    Haylee Wooliver
    Caitlyn Constantino
    Emma Murphy

     

     

     

  • University Honors

     

    At the 2024-2025 Greek Life Awards Banquet Delta was honored with the following:

    Rising Leader Award - Alley Babineaux '26 - for demonstrating exceptional potential, initiative, and a strong commitment to their chapter and the Greek community in their first two years of membership.

     

    President of the Year - Maranda Benton '25 - as the sorority president who has improved their chapter the most in their term of service.

     

    Excellence in Service Award - Jenna Sarceno '24 - for demonstrating exceptional dedication to Greek Life through consistent, above-and-beyond service and whose impact is lasting and contributions truly define what it means to serve the Greek community.

     

    Advisor of the Year - Katie Gaw - as the advisor who has presented the greatest support and guidance throughout the year.

     

    Continuing in the tradition of being "First and Finest Since 1910" Delta was acknowledged as Sorority of the Year for 2023-2024 at the Greek Life Awards Banquet.

     

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    Univeristy of Redlands Academic Expectations

     

    Greek students focus on academic achievement and excellence as a community. New members are required to complete 20 hours of study per week during the new members process and must have a minimum 2.5 GPA before they can join a Greek organization.

     

    As an organization, Greeks are held accountable to the Greek Academics Policy where a group faces a loss of privileges if they fall below a cumulative 3.0 GPA.

     

    As an individual, every member in the Greek community must have a 2.5 GPA or they run the risk of losing privileges.

     

    Average GPA of all Delta Members: 3.3
    Average GPA of Delta New Members: 2.8