Pi Epsilon Pi Chapters

If you’re interested in opening up a Pi Epsilon Pi chapter at your institution, see our chapter application page for more information.

California Northstate University

Department Humanities and Social Sciences
Chapter Name Owls
Chapter President Arnav Wadhawan
Sponsors Jill Dahlman, PhD, and Elizabeth Baxmeyer
Contact Jill Dahlman


DePaul University

The Department of Writing, Rhetoric, & Discourse (WRD) at DePaul University in Chicago offers the Major in Writing and Rhetoric, a Minor in Professional Writing, an MA in WRD, and a Graduate Certificate in TESOL. WRD’s Alpha Chapter was created in 2008.

Department Writing, Rhetoric, & Discourse (WRD)
Chapter Name Alpha
Chapter President Emily Power
Sponsor Peter Vandenberg
Contact Peter Vandenberg


Drew University

The Department of English at Drew University in New Jersey offers the Major in English, a Creative Writing Minor, a Minor in Literature, and a Minor in Writing and Communication Studies. Drew’s Delton Upsilon Chapter was created in 2019.  

Department English
Chapter Name Delta Upsilon
Chapter President Charlotte Wells
Sponsor Professor Sandra Jamieson
Contact Sandra Jamieson


Loyola University Maryland

The writing department at Loyola offers one of the very few undergraduate writing majors in the country. Rather than learning how to write within the structures of a single discipline, our students can explore, study, and practice a wide variety of forms including rhetoric, professional writing, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction prose.

Department Writing
Chapter Name Greyhound
Chapter President Julia Ayroso
Sponsor Andrea M. Leary, PhD, Peggy O’Neill, Ph.D.
Contact Andrea M. Leary, PhD


Montclair State University

Uniting professional communication and rhetorical studies, our dedicated faculty of scholars and working writers prepare and empower students to be dynamic thinkers and writers in the 21st century. Writing Studies is an essential foundation for a diversity of careers in professional, civic, technical, and scientific writing, and key preparation for graduate studies in writing. The Montclair Redhawk Chapter was established in 2020.

Department Writing Studies
Chapter Name Redhawks
Chapter President Daniel Minion
Sponsor Associate Professor Caroline Dadas
Contact Suzanne Deshchidn


Texas Christian University

The Department of English at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth offers the Major in Writing, a Minor in Writing, a Minor in Creative Writing, and a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition. With strong ties to its campus Writing Center and the Center for Digital Expression, TCU’s Texas Alpha chapter was created in 2016.

Department English
Chapter Name Texas Alpha
Chapter President Alison Mather
Sponsor Associate Professor Brad Lucas
Contact Brad Lucas


University of Central Florida

Students in the Department of Writing and Rhetoric receive a comprehensive education in writing and rhetoric that enables them to communicate effectively, persuasively, and ethically across a range of civic, professional, and educational contexts. Learn more about our mission and goals.

Department Writing & Rhetoric
Chapter Name Pegasus
Chapter President Marissa DuBois
Sponsor Jeremy Carnes
Contact  Jeremy Carnes


University of Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati English department offers tracks and certificates in creative writing and rhetoric and professional writing. In addition, students may earn a certificate in copyediting and publishing, a program that prepares students for careers as copyeditors, editorial assistants, and publishing professionals.  

Department English
Chapter Name Cincinnatus
Chapter President TBA
Sponsor Professor Laura Micciche
Contact Laura Micciche


Western Connecticut State University

Department Writing and Literature
Chapter Name Connecticut Alpha
Chapter President TBD
Sponsor Brian Clements
Contact Brian Clements