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Backer inducted into Alpha Eta honor society at

Quinnipiac University

Shannon Backer, of Brandon, was inducted into Alpha Eta, the natioal honor society for the allied health professions at the School of Health Sciences at Quinnipiac University. Backer is enrolled in the pathologists’ assistant program.

“These inductees represent the best of the best, being recognized for their academic achievement, capacity for leadership and promise of contributions they will make to their professions,” said Janelle Chiasera, dean of the School of Health Sciences.

To be eligible for induction, undergraduate students must have a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and graduate students must have a GPA of 3.8 or higher and be in the top 20 percent of the graduating class. All inductees must show a capacity for leadership and achievement, show promise for their profession and be recommended by a faculty member or dean.