ABOUT

Alpha Epsilon Delta is the National Health Preprofessional Honor Society dedicated to encouraging and recognizing excellence among undergraduate students preparing for careers in the health professions.

The story of AEΔ began at the University of Alabama in 1926, when premedical student Sidney A. Mitchell proposed the creation of an honorary organization for students pursuing medicine. Working alongside fellow students and Dr. Jack Montgomery, professor of organic chemistry and premedical advisor, the group held its first formal organizational meeting on April 28, 1926.

During the 1926–1927 academic year, the organization developed its constitution, bylaws, traditions, and activities. AEΔ held its first initiation on March 4, 1927, welcoming eight students and one faculty member.

What began as a small group of premedical students soon expanded beyond Alabama. The University of South Carolina became the first institution outside the University of Alabama to establish a chapter in 1928, followed by additional chapters at Samford University, The University of Texas, and Baylor University.

Today, Alpha Epsilon Delta has grown into a national community of students committed to scholarship, leadership, service, and the health professions. AEΔ welcomes students pursuing medicine, dentistry, physician assistant studies, optometry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, occupational therapy, and other advanced health professions.

National Milestones

April 28, 1926
Alpha Epsilon Delta is formally organized at the University of Alabama.
March 4, 1927
AEΔ holds its first initiation ceremony.
1928
The University of South Carolina becomes the first institution outside Alabama to establish an AEΔ chapter.
1929
AEΔ continues its national expansion with chapters at The University of Texas and Baylor University. The first women are also initiated into the Society.
April 18, 1930
AEΔ holds its first National Convention at the University of Alabama.
1949
Alpha Epsilon Delta is formally incorporated in the State of Michigan.
1962
AEΔ is reincorporated in Washington, D.C. as a nonprofit educational organization.
2026
Alpha Epsilon Delta celebrates 100 years of scholarship, service, leadership, and commitment to future healthcare professionals.

Our Traditions

Motto: Truth I Pursue
Colors: Red & Violet
Flower: Red Rose
National Publication: The Scalpel

At its core, AEΔ seeks to encourage excellence in scholarship, strengthen health preprofessional education, connect students with peers and professionals, and use its collective knowledge and resources to serve health organizations, charities, and communities.

The Texas Lambda Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta was founded at The University of Texas at San Antonio on May 11, 1992, bringing the mission and traditions of the National Health Preprofessional Honor Society to the Roadrunner community.

For more than three decades, AEΔ at UT San Antonio has supported students pursuing careers across the health professions through academic excellence, leadership, service, professional development, and community.

Our History

May 11, 1992 — Texas Lambda Chapter Founded
The Texas Lambda Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta is established at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
1992–Present — Growing Our Roadrunner Community
AEΔ at UTSA continues to grow through service, leadership, academic, professional, and social opportunities for pre-health students.
Future — Continuing the AEΔ Legacy
We hope AEΔ will continue to grow and expand, not just within the university but within the entire San Antonio community. We hope to continue to increase in numbers and command a strong presence within the greater community.

Our Mission at UT San Antonio

Our mission is to create a supportive community where UT San Antonio pre-health students can grow academically, professionally, and personally while preparing for careers in healthcare.

We strive to promote scholarship, service, leadership, professional development, and meaningful connections among our members and throughout the San Antonio community.

Texas Lambda Chapter | Established May 11, 1992
Alpha Epsilon Delta at The University of Texas at San Antonio