Sigma Tau Delta

This year TEN students presented their work at the 2026 Conference in New Orleans

From L-R: Glorian Hidalgo, Olivia Marcoccia, Julio Lopez Sosa, Briana Sosa-Trejo,
Ainsley Latkovic, Ian Reynolds, Anastasiia Malakhova, Gabby Pinto, Jason McNutt,
Marc Rebello and Alan Rauch

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 TEN students from Sigma Tau Delta gave presentations in New Orleans 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

2026- 2027 Officers:

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!

	Glorian Hidalgo Vega, Secretary Glorian Hidalgo Vega graduate Student who received a B.A. in English 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. 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 President, Glorian has prepared accessible, arranged film showings, created seminars, and cooordinated 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 Charlotte’s law clubs. She is an active participant in Moc Trial. As treasurer, Olivia has pursued funding for the conference and encouraged 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 CoordinatorGabby 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 the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. As the media coordinator, Gabby will ensure that all members of Sigma Tau Delta have accurate and organized communication on online club platforms./
The Sloth Team winning 3rd place in Trivia at the New Orleans conference!!	Sigma Students in Pittsburgh (2025). L-R: Glorian Hidalgo Vega; Emma Hinesley; Zara Ozer; Amber Hightower; Alan Rauch; and Stegosaurus stenops