Sigma Tau Delta

The 2026 Conference will meet in New Orleans from March 29th to April1, 2026
and the Keynote Speaker will be
Jesmyn Ward, author of Salvage the Bones

Sigma Tau Delta (ΣΤΔ) is the premier international EnglishHonors society.
The organization celebrates student achievement in academics
and literary outreach through educational social events and community
engagement in all areas of English studies, including:

• literature,
• creative writing
• technical writing
• children’s literature
• English education
• digital humanities, and
• linguistics.

The UNC Charlotte chapter of Sigma Tau Delta is Beta Sigma. Our requirements for membership are that students be an English major or minor with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Any student who wishes to become a member should submit
a membership enrollment form (a PDF Document will download)
to Jadeiah Timmons (Room 276E) and include the required dues (cash or check).
Last year four students from Sigma Tau Delta gave presentations in Saint Louis for the Annual Conference!

Professor Alan Rauch (arauch@charlotte.edu) – Office: Fretwell 290L
Faculty sponsor and advisor of UNC Charlotte’s Sigma Tau Delta, Beta Sigma Chapter

2023- 2024 Officers:

	Zara Ozer, President
	Jonah Dennis, Vice-President
	Glorian Hidalgo Vega, Secretary Glorian Hidalgo Vega is a senior pursuing her English major with two minors in Children’s Literature and International Studies. She has been with UNC Charlotte’s Sigma Tau Delta since August 2023, and began serving as the chapter’s Secretary since January 2025. When Glorian isn’t vigorously taking notes on any inspiring bits of knowledge you can find her in the little nook of her home reading or spending time with her family. If she’s not focused on any personal or academic readings she likes to immerse herself in the world of video games. As secretary, Glorian will prepare accessible, community oriented activities with her peers that welcome any person of any background and any major in order to share the love of art.
	Olivia Marcoccia, Treasurer Olivia is a Sophomore majoring in English and minoring in Legal Studies. When she isn’t doing homework, Olivia enjoys spending time with her cat, reading fantasy books, and engaging in UNCC’s law clubs. As treasurer, Olivia will help and encourage opportunities for Sigma Tau Delta to earn funding in order for the members to attend the Sigma Tau Delta convention to show off their hard work.
	Gabby Pinto, Media Coordinator Gabby is a senior majoring in English and minoring in Technical and Professional Writing. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, playing video games, or reading horror and gothic literature. After graduation, Gabby will become a full-time technical writer, utilizing the skills she has gained through UNCC. As the media coordinator, Gabby will ensure that all members of Sigma Tau Delta have accurate and organized communication on online club platforms.
	Sigma Students in Pittsburgh (2025). L-R: Glorian Hidalgo Vega; Emma Hinesley; Zara Ozer; Amber Hightower; Alan Rauch; and Stegosaurus stenops

The ΣΤΔ T-Shirt.  Contact Alan Rauch [arauch@charlotte.edu]

Sigma Tau Delta, the
International Honor Society
for English Majors (and minors), wants
YOU to be a member!