Are honor societies still relevant? Students are re-evaluating tradition

Honor societies were once an automatic “yes” for high-achieving students. Now, many are questioning whether prestige alone still matters in a job market focused on practical skills, flexibility, and career readiness.

This short USA Today article looks at why students are rethinking honor societies and how some are adapting:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/special/contributor-content/2025/12/17/are-honor-societies-still-relevant-students-are-re-evaluating-a-longstanding-tradition/87812066007/

From a research/psychology lens, does this reflect changing student motivation or changing signals of academic value?

Submitted December 21, 2025 at 10:54AM by END_Studios https://ift.tt/RgOGFMQ