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The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities. With our discoveries, we are recognized as one of the most innovative universities in the world. We invent the paths of the future and forge ahead. Pitt is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), which comprises 62 preeminent doctorate-granting research institutions in North America.

Phi Chi Theta is a national co-ed business fraternity specializing in the fields of business and economics. The Mission of Phi Chi Theta is to • provide an opportunity to develop and practice those professional leadership skills and abilities necessary to succeed in the business community; • provide a local and national network to share resources, ideas, and concepts; • instill in its membership those values, codes, and creeds which will enable participation in a rapidly changing world; and • enable members to develop the business astuteness necessary to achieve high esteem and success in their chosen fields. Member in good standing, are eligible to apply for scholarships that are awarded annually through the Fraternity and the Phi Chi Theta Educational Foundation. Phi Chi Theta is a member of and affiliated with the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Professional Fraternity Association (PFA) and the Professional Fraternity Executive Association (PFEA).

The American Political Science Association (APSA), founded in 1903, is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 15,000 members in over 80 countries. With a range of programs and services for individuals, departments and institutions, APSA brings together political scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, and occupational endeavors within and outside academe in order to expand awareness and understanding of politics. Our mission is to support excellence in scholarship and teaching and informed discourse about politics, policy and civic participation. The Association promotes a lively, diverse community of scholars, teachers, students, and practitioners who bring wide-ranging interests, methodologies, and perspectives to the analysis and conduct of government and politics.