Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society Repeats as “Gold” Winner
The University of Scranton’s Nu Kappa chapter of Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society earned the coveted Gold Chapter status for its performance in the 2024-25 academic year. Pictured, from left, are the chapter’s officers: Alayna Wocniski, social engagement director; Brianna Kerrane, vice president; Ryan Hanley, president; Amanda Marcy, Ph.D., faculty advisory; and Charles Howley, treasurer. Absent from photo is Nina Figetakis, secretary.The national network of Beta Alpha Psi honor societies is strong.
It includes more than 300 chapters and thousands of members whose efforts have helped it become the premier international honor and service organization for financial and business information students and professionals.
The University of Scranton’s Nu Kappa chapter of Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society once again — for the third consecutive year — proved itself to be among the very best of this group.
Nu Kappa at Scranton was recently distinguished with Gold Chapter status, indicating a high level of activity, service and engagement within the organization and its surrounding community.
The Beta Alpha Psi chapter at Scranton began in 2015 and its honors include achieving Silver Chapter for the 2021-22 academic year, followed by back-to-back-to-back Gold selections.
Scranton’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter far exceeded the various requirements for Gold. It completed 13 professional activities, 11 reaching out activities and eight service activities during the 2024-25 academic year.
The various activities included fundraising and donation collecting for organizations such as the NEPA Youth Shelter, the Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center, the West Scranton Youth Center and Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, as well as presenting at meetings in Orlando, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia, and organizing multiple panels and presentations with interns, emerging professionals and established industry leaders.
Amanda Marcy ’10, G’11, Ph.D.’20, assistant professor of accounting, serves as the faculty advisor for the Beta Alpha Psi chapter at Scranton. Dr. Marcy earlier this year was named a national Beta Alpha Psi Outstanding Faculty Advisor award recipient.
Officers for the University’s Beta Alpha Psi honor society chapter during the 2024-25 academic year were:
Ryan Hanley, Dumont, New Jersey, president, a double major in accounting and finance
Brianna Kerrane, New Hyde Park, New York, vice president, who graduated in 2025 with a master of accountancy
Charles Howley, Putnam Valley, New York, treasurer, who is majoring in finance
Nina Figetakis, Little Neck, New York, secretary, who graduated in 2025 with an MBA in accounting
Alayna Wocniski, Camp Hill, social engagement director, who is majoring in accounting
