Tri Sigma News

It is with tremendous sorrow we report the passing of past Executive Council Member Marilynn Schmitt Kinsella, Alpha Xi–University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She entered Omega Chapter on February 28, 2022, at the age of 92. Initiated in the spring of 1947 at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Marilynn later earned a graduate degree from the University of Iowa. She served Tri Sigma as National Music Director from 1953-54, National Vice President from 1954–62 and Toastmistre

The Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Awards & Recognition Committee recently presented their 2021 individual awards. Past Executive Council Member Allison Swick-Duttine, Psi–Marshall University, received the Dr. Robert H. Shaffer Award .  AFA shared: “Allison Swick-Duttine has spent her career providing support for fraternities and sororities on an inter/national and local level. She serves as the director of fraternity/sorority life and organization development a

Tri Sigma is proud to recognize exceptional members and chapters during the 2020 calendar year as a part of its annual awards program.

Past National President Laura Ward Sweet, Alpha Sigma–University of Southern Mississippi, will serve once again on the 2021-2023  National Panhellenic Conference ‘ s Board of Directors. Laura has served for many years through her service to Tri Sigma as second alternate delegate (‘91-’95) and Tri Sigma Executive Council National Panhellenic Conference Delegate (‘95-’04), NPC delegate (‘10-’19) which also held Executive Council ex-officio member 2016-2019. Her service on the N

Tri Sigma proudly received the AFA/CoHEASAP Awards for Outstanding Alcohol/Drug Prevention Program and Outstanding Change Initiative

Executive Council, and NHQ staff is committed to moving Tri Sigma forward with care and concern for all members. Through many difficult conversations, several opportunities have been identified to increase diversity and create more inclusive and equitable spaces where members can feel welcome, confident, and empowered to ignite change.  

Six alumnae and four collegians have been selected to serve on Tri Sigma’s newest standing committee, Inclusive Excellence. The team will be led by Committee Coordinator Leslie Deeb, Beta Epison–Western Illinois University.

Tri Sigma has announced the elimination of its longstanding legacy policy. Defined as a sister, mother, daughter, granddaughter, niece, stepdaughter, stepmother, or stepsister of an initiated member, legacies have historically received an automatic invitation to the second round of Primary Recruitment. Along with this change, chapters are no longer required to place legacies at the top of the bid list after the final round, nor are they required to receive approval from Natio

Tri Sigma is proud to recognize exceptional members and chapters during the 2019 calendar year as a part of its annual awards program.

Following an extensive search, Jenna Martin Pendry has been named Executive Director. She joins Tri Sigma with a wealth of experience in association management and higher education.