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Following its recent annual Board of Directors meeting, Order of Omega national honor society announced the election of Reatha Cole Cox, Alpha Zeta–Northwestern State University, as International President of its Board Executive Officers. Reatha brings decades of student affairs experience and long-standing involvement with Order of Omega. Professionally, she works as the Vice President for the First Year Experience and Leadership Development at Northwestern State University. Her dedication to values-based leadership and inclusive programming has shaped her vision for the organization’s future. As International President, she will guide strategic initiatives and strengthen partnerships across campuses nationwide. In addition to her longtime service service to both her local chapter and the national organization, Reatha is an Ever Forward Member of Tri Sigma and member of the Tri Sigma Foundation's Davis Society. Order of Omega is committed to recognizing high-achieving fraternity and sorority members who exemplify leadership, service, and academic excellence. The organization currently has over 590 active chapters across the United States, Canada, and The Bahamas.

Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications Jennifer Freeman Thompson (center), Associate Director of Marketing & Communications Hannah Laux (left), and Engagement Coordinator Madilyn Miller (right) attend the 2025 Fraternity Communications Association Recognition Banquet. Each year, hundreds of communications and marketing professionals from fraternal organizations, professional membership associations, and honor societies gather for the Fraternity Communications Association ’s annual conference. One highlight of the event is the recognition banquet, where the industry’s best work from the previous year is honored.   Tri Sigma is pleased to announce its Marketing & Communications Team has received the following 2025 FCA Awards based on work completed in 2024:    MAGAZINE EXCELLENCE AWARDS  Feature Design (Staff-Designed) – 2 nd  Place   “Amplifying Sorority”   Written and designed by Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications Jennifer Freeman Thompson, “Amplifying Sorority”  aimed to educate members of all generations on the evolving ways prospective members are recruited, engaged, and supported beyond the new member period.  To enhance readability and visual interest, the article used creative sidebars and oversized graphics to guide readers through complex information. Entries were judged on the creative use of visual elements to enhance reader experience, overall attractiveness, and relevance to the intended audience.   MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS  Website Improvement – 1 st  Place   TriSigma.org Redesign After seven years without a major update, Tri Sigma launched a fully redesigned website in February 2024. Guided by user feedback and brand personality exercises, the new site offers a more modern look, a streamlined menu, longer scrolling pages, and improved access to high-priority content for members, potential new members, and parents. Entries were judged on user experience, relevance, and overall improvement to the content and design. The project was led by Jennifer Freeman Thompson with support from Robert Irish of Industrial Rabbit ,  Associate Director of Marketing & Communications Hannah Laux, and other Tri Sigma staff.  Merchandise Promotion – 1 st  Place  2024 Holiday Gift Guide  Following the success of Tri Sigma’s first gift guide in 2023, the Marketing & Communications Team expanded the 2024 edition  to include more products and vendors while also increasing promotion of the guide through social media and email. Entries were judged on c reative use of design and theme across all touchpoints, alignment to the organization’s primary brand, use of resources, and success of the effort. The project was led and designed by Hannah Laux with support from Engagement Coordinator Madilyn Miller, Epsilon Gamma–Grand Valley State University, and Marketing Intern Adeline Rendon, Eta Tau–Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.  Specific Purpose Website, Microsite or Blog – 3rd Place  JoinTriSigma.com   To support the reestablishment efforts for the Zeta Chi Chapter at Coastal Carolina University, Tri Sigma staff launched JoinTriSigma.com —a vibrant and mobile-friendly website serving as a one-stop shop for potential new members with event RSVPs, interview scheduling, philanthropy information, and FAQs. The website reinforced Zeta Chi Chapter’s brand through bright photography and use of brand colors consistent with other digital and print materials published throughout the reestablishment period.  The website was designed by Jennifer Freeman Thompson and Director of Growth Initiatives Kailea Marshall, Zeta Gamma–Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Entries were judged on  quality, consistency and organization of content, overall design, ease of navigation, and relevance to the intended audience.  Publication Improvement (Non-Magazine) – 1 st  Place   To Be Steadfast  New Member Guide   Fall 2024 new members were the first to receive To Be Steadfast , an 84-page companion guide to Tri Sigma's updated new member onboarding program. Developed as a supplement to corresponding online learning modules, the guide also aims to promote greater brand affinity and serves as a long-lasting memento of the Tri Sigma collegiate journey. The guide was produced by Jennifer Freeman Thompson with content and direction from Associate Executive Director of Enablement Lorin Philips, Alpha Upsilon–James Madison University, and Enablement Coordinator Samantha Graffeo Bueche, Alpha Mu–University of Louisiana at Lafayette.  William C. Levere Award for Total Communication – 1 st  Place   Reestablishment at Coastal Carolina University   The William C. Levere Award for Total Communications—one of FCA's most coveted awards—honors the top comprehensive communications plan and execution. This prestigious award, which an organization may only receive once every three years, honored Tri Sigma’s extension and reestablishment effort for the Zeta Chi Chapter at Coastal Carolina University—our first extension effort in 4 years.  The year-long campaign included a variety of meaningful touchpoints to several key audiences, including emails and direct mail sent to local alumnae and emails, paid and organic social media, and a dedicated website targeted toward potential new members at Coastal Carolina University. Our efforts were reinforced through promotional items and in-person events once the fall 2024 term began.  "This entry is leaps and bounds the best of the bunch! Very well-articulated goals and measurable objectives make it easy to see that the campaign was a success. The materials are nicely done, carry the brand well, and the results are clear. This was an outstanding entry and provided exactly the information any professional gold-standard marketing/coms plan should include: goals/measurable objectives, comprehensive strategies and tactics, and clear evaluation of the metrics you set for success." – JUDGES REMARKS This initiative was a significant milestone in expanding the reach of our sisterhood and reintroducing the organization’s presence on campus. The successful reestablishment of the Zeta Chi Chapter was made possible by a strong partnership and collaboration between the Growth Initiatives, Collegiate Experience, and Marketing & Engagement, Teams. "I am extremely proud of our small-but-mighty team and the work that we do," Jennifer said. "Nearly everyone on staff played a role in the reestablishment's success, which makes the honor winning the Levere Award even more special for Tri Sigma." FCA received more than 749 submissions from 75 member organizations, and 28 organizations received awards for outstanding efforts in a variety of writing, design, and communication categories. A list of all winners and categories can be found here . Additionally, Jennifer Freeman Thompson was elected to serve as Director of Recognition on FCA’s Board of Directors  for 2025–26.

CHAPEL HILL, NC—It is with tremendous sorrow we report the passing of Tri Sigma’s 11th National President, Mary Keenum Barbee, Iota–University of Northern Colorado.  She entered Omega Chapter on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 90.      Since joining in the fall of 1954, Mary remained devoted to the values and advancement of the sorority. Beginning in 1967, she held several key positions throughout her 44 years of service, including National Panhellenic Conference Delegate, Walton House Board Member, and Foundation Board Member. In 1977, she became the first Tri Sigma to hold an executive office in the NPC and later served as NPC Chair from 1981–1983.    At Tri Sigma’s Centennial Convention in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia, in 1998, she not only received both the Founders Award and was named a Centennial Woman of Distinction, she also gave the keynote address! She received her Golden Violet in 2004 for 50 years of steadfast service and support.     Her influence extended far beyond Tri Sigma. This was perhaps most felt by her four children—Mark, Mike, Mary Elizabeth, and John Eric, whom she loved raising in the beautiful mountains of Aspen, Colorado—and her grandchildren, Alexandra, Samantha, Mary Ann, Josh, Eli, and Maddie.      Her long professional career pivoted from teacher to non-profit executive before answering a calling she’d felt since childhood. After completing her ministerial studies at the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, she accepted her first of three pastorate assignments within the United Methodist Church. Always a trailblazer, Mary was the first woman pastor to serve at each of her posts.    “Mary’s impact on Tri Sigma was as enduring as it is inspiring. While this news brings sadness, it also invites Tri Sigmas everywhere to reflect on the joy and inspiration Mary shared with so many,” said current National President Lauren Moran. “Her visionary leadership and charismatic spirit have certainly left a lasting legacy on our sisterhood.”    Services will be held at the Cody United Methodist Church (where she retired as pastor in 2006) , Saturday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m. MT. Members and friends are encouraged to access a livestream of her service through the church’s website .   Letters of remembrance and condolence may be sent to the family of Mary Barbee at 625 Skyline Drive, Cody, WY 82414-5002. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Tri Sigma Foundation .     As is customary, Tri Sigmas are encouraged to wear a black ribbon under their badge for three days in honor of Mary’s legacy of service.

Collegiate members who maintain a 4.0 GPA for two consecutive semesters are honored with a sterling silver scholarship ring. We are thrilled to recognize the 78 members who achieved this milestone during the 2024-25 academic year! Alpha–Longwood University Grace Howell Ashbrook Chloe Nicole Beish Kara Dyllan Burks Melaina Lynn Johnson Kara Jane Wright Alpha Chi–Murray State University Jordan Nicole Barnett Tia Abigail Clark Regan Shea Deaton Arielle Lee Evans Nicole Lynn Schultz Rachel Nicole Trzepacz Chloe Belle Walker Alpha Iota–Northeastern State University Sadie Rae Boatman Hannah Renee Glass Breanna Paige Littlebear Angel Stevana Lyons Lola Anngelene Phillips Alpha Mu–University of Louisiana at Lafayette Caroline Elyse Chauvin Ava Mary Zelesnik Alpha Xi–University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Ella Evangeline Pathmann Alpha Zeta–Northwestern State University Alyssa Marie Austin Natalie Grace Cobb Elizabeth Grace Hardy Cailen Blake Wiltcher Beta Beta–Missouri State University Ashton Elizabeth Eschbacher Erika M. Evans Taylor Louise Kordik Beta Delta–Shepherd University Elizabeth Clair Cook Katerina Alexandria Ramirez Cubas Chi–Pittsburg State University Lexie May Diskin Seville Ashley Gates Emma Louann Kratz Taylor Isabella Krehbiel Grace Ann Orender Anna Renee Perez Taylor Anne Pratt Lindsay Grace Pruett Cece B. Rivera Olivia Grace Tavernaro Ellie Marie Taylor Blair Elizabeth Wilson Epsilon Gamma–Grand Valley State University Brooke Marie Williamson Epsilon Phi–University of North Carolina at Wilmington Kendall Darcy Krebs Eta Kappa–Texas Woman’s University ViviAnne Riley Hauck Hannah Ronae Kraus Eta Nu–Ramapo College of New Jersey Hannah Lydia Steinlauf Eta Tau–Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Jessie Leigh Carff Erin Elizabeth Clark Gamma Beta–East Carolina University Payton Elizabeth Barnes Mu–Truman State University Hailey Jane Boss Madalyn Mary Breckenridge Elise Corinne Duncan Meredith Mae Hoerner Payten Paige Luaders Kacie Ann Myers Grace Catherine Nicholl Chloe Renae Schwab Theta Iota–Auburn University Ava Danielle Dradzynski Lauren Elizabeth Dragovich Abigail Elyse Ott Emily Ann Russell Caroline E. Sanders Mia Fenton Spilotro Theta Kappa–University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Amanda Marie Marcucci Theta Lambda–University of Illinois at Springfield Sophia Audrey Doran Maggie Elizabeth Foster Theta Zeta–Case Western Reserve University Alivia Beth Cook Liza Hayley Tack Zeta Eta–Winona State University Malaina Britton Buehler Jocelynn Kay Geib Nicole Jeannae Macht Zeta Kappa–Montclair State University Libby Anne Blubaugh Gabrielle Danielle Dittmer Mary Michelle Lage Madison Grace Mulligan Gabriella Bree Velazquez Zeta Lambda–Wingate University Kaydence Nicole Daughtrey Olivia Grace Williamson

Tri Sigma is proud to recognize those who have reached 75 years of membership in our sorority. These members exemplify a lifetime of sisterhood, loyalty, and dedication to our values. Alpha–Longwood University Jeanne Farmer Agee Ann Harding Hodges Janet Peebles Host Betty Jones Klepser Sarah Jones Light Audrey Pettit Mesmer Mary Tuggle Miller Jan Van Horn Page Caroline McDonald Reed Christine Brothers Simpson Jean Kreienbaum Zollman Alpha Alpha–Concord University Anne Elizabeth Cooke Patricia Ryan Drumwright Anna Little Eddins Amarette Naurenne Gilbert June Shortt Hill Mary Fourney Houchens Pauline Lane Jones Norma Linkous Paley Barbara Evans Rouah Patty Farley Swortzel Clara Fain Walthall Alpha Chi–Murray State University Barbara Brown Burrows Maunone Mitchell Chenoweth Hazel Prather Hackney Anita Iva Hutchison Sybil Clark Kreiger Lois Haydon McElroy Gwyndolen Love Robison Marilyn Green Sullivan Jean Leeth Veal Diana Otto Wales Alpha Delta–Drexel University Carolyn Memory Andrews Louise Felgenhauer Archdeacon Marion Lloyd Clark Nancy Hoffman Cody Doris Woodcock Davis Lois A. Hlavac Nora Trumbower Hug Betty von Glahn Jamison Jean McLean Shirley Ann Parsons Patricia Anne Smith Winifred Smith Marjorie Stauffer Snader Freda Frances Solomon Alpha Epsilon–Northwest Missouri State University Marjorie Elam Askew Bonnie Polk Brown Diane Clements Davenport Marilyn Hartell Dean Charlene Kime Dettmann J. DeShon Goff Lillian Sickels Guthland Marilyn Anderson Hansen Virginia Bird Helzer Marilynn Thompson Henry Anita Fink Kurtz Olive McBride Lindsay Mary Fries Marsh Marjorie Lewis Strong Margaret Carstens Summa Jo Ann Magnuson Talcott Martha Strickler Utterback Jo Ellen Wilson Alpha Gamma–Fort Hays State University Marlene Deines Connell Mary Adams Feil Rosalie Pauline Henry Jean Barry Kitchen Lois Acre Kurtz Marlene Shaw Marsh Lee Ann Thoman Melroy Mary Ann Deines Napravnik Pauline Warren Stewart Patricia Murphy West Alpha Iota–Northeastern State University Donna Byrd Betts Lena Watts Breedlove Zula Linder Dobbins Alma Lewis Morris Barbara Cromer Ritter Dannie Stripling Sloan Sarah Liken Solell Alpha Kappa–Fairmont State University Jean Koenig Barr Irene Andrews Cassell Sarah Epperly Fortney Betty Haymond Fox Ruth Cole Gamble Patricia Rodda Godla Alice Frashure Lochbaum Jo Ann Lough Beverly Nan Metz Mary Andrews Wolfe Alpha Lambda–Harris-Stowe State University Joan Markmann Atkins Nancy Dierkes Feeney Betty Klaric Grbcich Margaret Cody Koch Patricia A. Leslie Mary Concannon Mullaney Virginia M. Neel Shirley Glimpse Rogles Marianne Sullivan Patricia Griffin Taylor Alpha Mu–University of Louisiana at Lafayette Agnes Maraist Broussard Norma Landry Deciur Beverly Ann Gremillion Joan Maxwell Kelly Marilyn Alice Malm Betty Constantino Strain Alpha Nu–Southern Illinois University Carbondale Mary Burnett Ahlf Marilyn Johnson Cavaness Connie M. Conatser Mildred Schmitt Coss Jane Barco Drury Virginia Miller Ettinger Lura Elizabeth Evans Carolyn Field Friedewald Kathryn Carolyn Goodwin Martha Dodd Grant Wanda Crabtree Heinzmann Elva Clemmons Hines Beverly England Hopkins Marian Orrell Maag Alice Ewing Nance Mary Kibler Neumann Janet Alden Peters Mary Roach Renfro Patricia Randolph Schmulbach Betty Brooks Schwartz Glenna Morris Strotheide Audrey Mayer Travers Catherine Louise Warren Carolyn Schrodt Whittenberg Alpha Omicron–University of Central Arkansas Wanda Henderson Barnett Patricia Harlan Cosgrove Audrey Wells Heath Nancy McCarver Sara Fryar Morris Jeannine Greiner Stokes Alpha Phi–Central Michigan University Beverly Dahlstrom Glover Patricia Suzanne Goss Mary Bruce Kraushaar Ginny McArdle Margaret Anne Motter Joan Miller Olszewski Alpha Pi–PennWest Clarion Ivy Boyer Daugherty Julia Hill Loose Gloria Durbin Venett Alpha Psi–Eastern Illinois University Beverly Carrington Carolyn Waterson Curtis Marilyn Macy Davis Norma Thomas Drummond Barbara Severns Greensberg Melba Strange Gresham Patricia Pond Hackett Barbara Ann Haggard Marilyn Heth Larson Nancy Hampton Maroney Sylve Michlig Metter Ellen Butler Moore Ann Wannamaugher Newton Rita Pifer Rennels Mary Weirauch Sailer Alpha Rho–Lock Haven University Constance H. Eymer Eleanor Peterson Morrison Helen Shields Piper Rita Caprio Stabley Alpha Sigma–University of Southern Mississippi Rebecca Evans Brown Mary E. Greene Etheda Johnson Narro Alpha Tau–University of the District of Columbia Patricia Jean Bevans Judith Deckelbaum Helen Sheppard Duncan Dorothy McIlree Miller Millicent Edwards Ramsay Barbara Clancy Roewe Denise Elinor Stephenson Alpha Theta–Radford University Irene H. Halley Doris Rector Leisner Marianne Burns McFall Dora Metts Morris Nancy Brooks Sampson Eleanor Williamson Stark Evelyn Williamson Stark Mariam DeBord Williams Alpha Upsilon–James Madison University Grace Mae Armistead Gloria Pingley Branner Helen Watkins Hayward Jane M. Hill Betty Luck Lambert Margaret Armsworthy Straughan Martha Covey VanMeter Carolyn Copley Wake Alpha Xi–University of Wisconsin–Whitewater Nancy Karns Clausen Jean Markham Deakin Margie Bodendein Finley Jane Harries Maxine Schroeder Holderried Janet Wilkinson Snyder Elaine Cates Van Hoozen Alpha Zeta–Northwestern State University Kathlyn Dawkins Bonsall Eleanor Clark Patricia Elaine Crump Rita Lee Evans Charlotte Martin Hamilton Louise Mary Hanchey Kathleen Viola McNamara Virginia Ann Metcalf Gloria Vos Murphy Faye Coleman Norman Billie Greer Osborn Beta–Greenbriar College Marion Joyce Nussbaum Beta Alpha–Northern Illinois University Joycelyn Grolla Brasini Elizabeth Deaner Lamb Dolores Kunst Maatman Marilyn Sherman Quirin Margaret Haldrup Stapp Beta Beta–Missouri State University Helen Blackburn Callison Mary Reynaud Fox Patricia Smith Harrison Barbara Anderson Heck Lois Windsor Johns Marjory Porter McMullen Elizabeth Ann Murtaugh Vera Shannon Parker Jo Suttles Wills Beta Epsilon–Western Illinois University Angeline Dahl Beck Betty Deterding Berringer Doris McBride Chadwick Alice Hettick Elder Phyllis Sorrill Farlow Nancy Henry Hamilton Kathryn N. Monson Neva Warrington Peake Dorothy Bayly Short Marcia Young Simonson Beta Eta–Henderson State University Virginia Lovel Braughton Oneita Davis Cheaus Jeanne Swaim Davis Mary Leota Gentry Pat Seveyroc Billie Cox Whitmarsh Beta Gamma–Ball State University Patricia Ann Archibald Nancy Smith Baird Ruthanne Pittenger Bokenkamp Norma Ehret Boyer Jacqueline Coons Ramey Jafra Miller Schireman Alice Meyer Sell Priscilla Mae Sherry Barbra McKee Shields Shirley Yoder Shoup Elsie Cain Souders Ruth Imler Stork Beta Iota–Minot State University Monica Dolan Buettner Delores Ash Helmbrecht Norma Haakenson Lent Marion Lefebvre Nelson Phyllis Bjorlie Retterath Zelda Schafer Rinas Jeanne Medchill Sorenson Mary Jean Blesener Sullivan Vivian Mouratis Thorson Adeline Dunderland Wettlaufer Beta Kappa–Arizona State University Margaret Arnold Austin Betty Bartelson Bean Frances Giroux Benedict Vivian Zeman Bowen Faith Fraizer Beverly Fisher Fuller Barbara Heavin Garland Phyllis Cox Goodman Amy Lucille Hansen Betty Nelssen Hulgren Neva Belle Johnson Bette Blythe Lewis Laura Longenbaugh Carrie Montoya Marable Donna Retherford McAfee Dorothy Peterson Palm Helen Duquette Sobek Beta Lambda–University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Goldie Anagnos Dolores Worachek Da Beatrice Van Dyke Dale Beverly Jean Fricke Cornelia Kolakowski Hainer Jean Germanson Homuth Carolyn Fleckenstein Krueger Jean Catherine Larkin Gladys Hartmann Madsen Edith Foster Schulyer Eleanore Kerski Semrow Mary Mink Verga Patricia Pierce Whitmore Germaine Reingans Wynn Marjorie Davis Young Beta Mu–University of Central Oklahoma Lou Ellen Marrs Abernathy Cynthia Corrinne Crain Doris Meeks Daniel Anna Davidson Marianne Dial Deadmon Marjorie Leonard Jones Julia Morgan Ludwig Norma Billington Maxey Jo Eldred Novak Mary Crews O'dell Sanna Reeves Oldham Roberta Jean Thrasher Beta Theta–University of Pittsburgh Mary Quigley Cowie Shirley Cummins Trudy Lentz Marion Post Osterhout Ellen Ann Pricer Nancy Little Steele Eleanor Maryann Stittich Hope Karnavas Vodantis Beta Zeta–SUNY Cortland Claire Heinl Bissell Ruth Clark Currier Margaret Curry Anneke Sherrill Deuschle Sue Nichols Ferguson Sarah Snyder Geser Barbara M. Ilanne Winifred Anne Langevin Catherine Frances McGuire Helen Crocker Morse Jean McDougall Strothmann Mary Kambas Tomasides Corinne Linton Volpe Marilyn Schilling Youngblood Chi–Pittsburg State University Carole Didier Bowman Dorothy Wolfe Conklin Martha Donaldson Iken Rita Diskin O'Hara Phyllis Nelson Russell Dorothy Wolkar White Iota–University of Northern Colorado Barbara Comber Blackmore Merita Williams Capeloto Joyce Thompson Carr Ardeth Ballard Dalgleish Marjorie Abrams Denning Patricia Delaney Dunn Nancy Ford Hanke Julia Dillon Isbestor Ethel Marie Kennison Doris Mae Koch Donna Damon Maddox Kappa–Miami University Nancy Grimm Marilyn Gesler Hecker Nancy Brandt Kaufmann Lanila Moran Kozlowski R.Joan Crist Loew Peggy Mollenkopf Mellish Janet Humphrey Orr Joanne Dewey Payne Joanna Marker Preston Marybelle Stuckey Rudd Ruth Gausman Schaff Lynette Adam Volwiler Lambda–Indiana University of Pennsylvania Melda Good Bengston Mary Larsen Chelf Marcia McIntyre Cole Patricia McCloskey Donnelly Helen Perpich Mary Leitch Porter Shirley Cushing Rapport Clara Gemmell Scanlon Ruth Gratz Sokolovich Marilyn DeSimone Tobin Jane Reed Wallace Marilyn Hillegass Yungk Shirley Dennick Zalar Mu–Truman State University Betty Couch Butterfield Ann Rogers Campbell Mary Jane Linder Goeke Martha Roy Jewett Emily Elaine Meyer Leah Burkhart Pickens Marion Hunter Shippee Ruth Wendisch Siehl Delpha Syler Slaughter Jo Anne Melvin Turner Shirley Truitt Watkins Carolyn Page Wilson Nu–University of Central Missouri Nancy Shively Carter Nova Walker Corley Carol Hutsler Cummings Frances Klein Finley Flo Johnson Gundersen Harriet Brown Hall Norma Byrd Hobson Florence Breckenridge Holmes Harriet Holbert Horn Kathryn Shukers Leigh Louretta Smith Peters JoAnne Almond Walters Omicron–Eastern Michigan University Rosemary Madden Allen Joan Smallidge Bertsch Marlene Moffett Britton Patricia Joan Buchanan Doris Durham Conlin Margaret Bucek Dunlap Dorothy Robertson Duszynski Phyllis Wright Grubb Patricia Brady Hill Marilyn Brooks Louwerens Nancy Barenow Newcomb Patricia Wiltse Peterson Betty Townsend Poloway Patricia Lukaszewski Spraker Barbara Lorenz Sullivan Wanda Marie Wallace Alice Gray Williston Pi–Emporia State University Lenora Moser Bottenberg Caryle Bender Carr Patricia Keck Fredrickson Carolyn Lambert Henderson Phyllis Henry Heryford Rita Jetty Jones Marilyn J. Lynde Nancy Moore Marsh Carol Alexander McGahey Patricia Platt Montgomery Donna Turnbull Radke RoJean Reynolds Walker Psi–Marshall University Virginia Gerlach Bodo Barbara Martin Brandenburg Nancy Cooper Burkhardt Judith Merrifield Cliff Joan Mays Davidson Mary Kearney DeSantis Wanda Ferrell Edwards Judith Glidden Harder Gloria Wilhoit Harris Betty Burnette Howes Henrietta Williams Keyser Alice Lambert Murdock Jane Elizabeth Omohundro Laura Blankenship Pruett Ann Diddle Shaver Dorothy Merrifield Spangler Sallie Katherine Storch Linda Lambert Topping Kathryn Nease Young Sigma–Western Colorado University Doris Babcock Hays Florence Marshall Thomas Beverly Daves Wood Shirley Field Woodburn Tau–New Mexico Highlands University Frances Cartwright Johnson Alice Gallegos Mayes Marion Johnsen Sommers Upsilon–East Central University Bobbie Sue Griffin Patsy Davidson Hewett Yvonne Cravens Lyons Carole Sue McCrary Lois Marie McKinnon Jo Hale Stall Jimmye Brown Stuckey Marguerite Crawford Vietta Xi–Northwestern State Joyce Jones Burton Norma James Jacobs Jerry Mae Marley Lenora Hutcheson Mead Carol Melton Talley Zeta–SUNY Buffalo Joan Secord Bergthold Dolores Goodian Cushman Ruth Whallon DeWitt Margaret Pahl Gazzo Clara Mendola Grotz Shirley Booker Hess Ann Loftus Hubregsen Ruth Skarin Huth Daneen Westphal Lagano Marilyn Grove Mahl Jeanne Mead Militello Elaine Dorywalski Paddock Angeline Saladino Senefelder Janet Baker Swearer If you know of a member who has entered Omega Chapter, please use our contact form to notify NHQ.

Each year, the Tri Sigma Foundation provides merit and need-based scholarships to help graduate and undergraduate members achieve their academic goals. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Foundation provided 37 scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. Hope Adams, Gamma Mu–Southeastern Louisiana University  Louisa Replogle Scholarship     Bryanna Barcus, Zeta Gamma–Southeastern Oklahoma State University  Diana Sarber Scholarship     Haleigh Bertrand, Alpha Zeta–Northwestern State University  Lucile Mertz Hendrick Scholarship    Makayla Bowen, Zeta Chi–Coastal Carolina University  Ann & Charlie Rutkowski Scholarship      McKenzie Breaux, Gamma Pi–Nicholls State University  Doris Hiles Tabor Schroeder Scholarship     Emma Eckstein, Chi–Pittsburg State University  Chi Chapter Scholarship     Hanna Frizzell, Omicron–Eastern Michigan University  Lucille Morrison Scholarship     Greta Gallagher, Theta Alpha–High Point University  Carl J. & Shirley L. Ursprung Memorial Scholarship     Olivia Gaspar, Theta Zeta–Case Western Reserve University  Foundation Scholarship    Kimberly Gatzemeyer, Chi–Pittsburg State University  Margaret Parker Munger Graduate Scholarship     Madeline Goetz, Alpha Phi–Central Michigan University  Mary Crumpton Brown Scholarship      Chloe Hanousek, Delta Omicron–Gettysburg College  Emily Lewis Lee Scholarship     Makayla Harbaugh, Omicron–Eastern Michigan University  Fowler Family Scholarship    Makayla Hughes, Gamma Mu–Southeastern Louisiana University  Mimi Brandt Hiner Scholarship     Rylan Jacobson, Zeta Chi–Coastal Carolina University  Gertrude Lawrence Ledford Scholarship     Kinsey Jennings, Gamma Xi–Barton College  Marie Santee Dunham Scholarship     Abigail Jewett, Pi–Emporia State University  Michael Welsh Scholarship     Emily Keene, Eta Kappa–Texas Woman's University  Mable Kane Stryker Scholarship    Isabel Kusiolek, Epsilon Omicron–Illinois State University  Margaret Freeman Everett Scholarship     Cara Luyster, Alpha Beta–Kent State University  Karen Lynn Pratt Memorial Scholarship     Nicole Macht, Zeta Eta–Winona State University  Stephani Hoch Scholarship       Angelina Martinez, Eta Omicron–Sam Houston State University  Shelby Whitten Memorial Scholarship    Ella McClenny, Theta Mu–Randolph-Macon College  Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter Scholarship    Ryleigh McNabb, Beta Mu–University of Central Oklahoma  Carolyn White Wallisch Scholarship       Melanie Minnier, Beta Upsilon–Pennsylvania State University  Dixie Cremeans Shelton Scholarship     Nicolette Palazzo, Eta Nu–Ramapo College of New Jersey  Mary Crumpton Brown Scholarship     Raegan Reynolds, Alpha Psi–Eastern Illinois University  Epsilon Xi Scholarship     Rachel Robinson, Zeta Lambda–Wingate University  Dahm Family Scholarship    Maddie Smith, Beta Upsilon–Pennsylvania State University  Barbara Moseley Welsh Scholarship     Hannah Steinlauf, Eta Nu–Ramapo College of New Jersey  Stephanie Sabol Strom Scholarship     Erin Surls, Theta Delta–Lindenwood University  Ann Buchler Williams Scholarship     Hanna Swearingen, Alpha Gamma–Fort Hays State University  Bonnie  L. Rainey Scholarship     Ashlee Trahan, Alpha Mu–University of Louisiana at Lafayette  Alpha Mu Scholarship     Grace Valentine, Zeta Tau–Missouri Western State University  Helen Cookston Devor Scholarship    Chloe Winsor, Beta Mu–University of Central Oklahoma  Mary Crumpton Brown Scholarship     Kaylee Zahradka, Alpha Psi–Eastern Illinois University  Violenda Seppala Nelson Scholarship     Bryanna Zuccaro, Theta Alpha–High Point University  Helen Marie Eggert Snyder Memorial Scholarship  Scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year will open in early 2026. Click here to learn more about Foundation scholarships.

Tri Sigma Foundation Board Chair JeanMarie Komyathy Mattingly, Gamma Kappa–Marietta College, was  recognized as the 2025 Outstanding Volunteer by the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence ,  Tuesday, Aug. 26.  FFE annually presents this honor to an individual within the fraternal community who demonstrates exceptional leadership skills in major fundraising projects for a fraternity or sorority. JeanMarie has volunteered for Tri Sigma for more than three decades. Her leadership journey includes service on the Foundation Board from 2011–2017 and again from 2019 to today. She has served as Treasurer, Secretary, and is in her final term as Board Chair. She is an Ever Forward Member of Tri Sigma and is part of the Foundation’s Williams Society and Pillars of Sigma. Over the past several years, she has been the driving force behind some of the Foundation’s most ambitious fundraising efforts, including spearheading their first-ever comprehensive campaign: "They Did. You Can. We Will."   She has been a strong advocate for increased support of the Amplifying Sorority Campaign  and made a personal gift of $10,000 to the Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research and Reform  to further the center’s work to advance and safeguard the future of the fraternity/sorority experience. JeanMarie was joined at the banquet by her husband, David Mattingly, Foundation Board member Amy Keith Buchheit (Beta Xi), Foundation Executive Director Shelly Brajkovich Bateman (Beta Epsilon), Foundation staff Sydney Haven (Eta Alpha), Elizabeth Grey, and Ellen Herbig (Beta Beta), Tri Sigma Executive Director Jenna Martin Pendry, and former Foundation Executive Director Meghan Paden. “JeanMarie’s belief in the mission, paired with her willingness to lead from the front, has created a ripple effect that strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful programming, scholarships and member support,” said Shelly Bateman in JeanMarie’s nomination letter. “She meets regularly with donors, initiates personal outreach, and plays a hands-on role in every phase of campaign planning and execution.” Learn more about FFE and its Awards of Distinction Program at foundationfe.org/awards-of-distinction .

Tri Sigma is proud to recognize exceptional members and chapters each year. Chapter award categories highlight the connection between excellent operations and sisterhood while individual award categories recognize outstanding leadership within Tri Sigma and the local community. Congratulations to the following 2018 award recipients:   COLLEGIATE CHAPTER AWARDS Collegiate Chapter of the Year Alpha Iota- Northeastern State University C.A.B. of the Year Alpha Pi, Clarion University Commitment to Excellence Beta Tau, University of Detroit Mercy Creative Educational Program Alpha Mu, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Excellence in Community Service Alpha Iota, Northeastern State University Excellence in Membership Selection Alpha Iota, Northeastern State University Member Development and Educational Programming Nu–University of Central Missouri Ritual and Values Programming Alpha Iota, Northeastern State University Panhellenic Excellence Alpha Iota, Northeastern State University Jane E. Kinderman Standards of Efficiency Nu–University of Central Missouri Pillar 4 Achievement Nu, University of Central Missouri Alpha Chi, Murray State University Alpha Iota, Northeastern State University Alpha Mu, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Alpha Pi, Clarion University Beta Delta, Shephard University Beta Pi, University of Wisconsin–Stout Delta Pi, Winthrop University Gamma Beta, East Carolina University Zeta Alpha, Bryant University     INDIVIDUAL COLLEGIATE AWARDS Mabel Lee Walton Leadership Award Zaria Tahjarae Smith, Zeta Eta Margaret Freeman Everett Outstanding Senior Kathryn Alexandria Branham, Gamma Psi Outstanding Members Mallory McConathy, Alpha Zeta Sabel Meadows, Psi Klaudia Holly Sirk, Theta Zeta Mara Tazartus, Epsilon Chi Jessi Weber, Beta Pi Outstanding Seniors Rebecca Cash, Alpha Psi Olivia Davis, Zeta Psi Katrina Goldsmith, Beta Pi Sabel Meadows, Psi Kelsey Sack, Alpha Pi Outstanding Collegiate Volunteers Brenda Christie, Alpha Iota Susan Flowers, Theta Zeta Lauren Green, Alpha Mu Dr. Kristina Kraas Schuler, Nu Outstanding Advisor Erin Waltemate, Beta Alpha Fraternity/Sorority Advisor of the Year Katherine Brady, Emporia State University   ALUMNAE CHAPTER AWARDS Alumnae Chapter of the Year Chicago North Shore Excellence in Community Service Phoenix Excellence in Member Recruitment Greater Los Angeles Excellence in Overall Programming Denver Outstanding Single Program Phoenix Sisterhood Award Greater St. Louis     INDIVIDUAL ALUMNAE AWARDS Steadfast Alumna Citation Janet (Jan) Stroker Horner, Beta Xi, Greater St. Louis Emily Gates Alumna Achievement Maryellen Drasler Baxter, Beta Kappa, Phoenix Outstanding Alumna of the Region Michelle Hektor, Beta Delta and Denver

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. Jenna has more than 15 years of fraternity/sorority experience at Sigma Kappa where she began her post-college career as a traveling consultant. She advanced within the organization to become a Collegiate Services Manager and then Director of Collegiate Services. She most recently served as the Sr. Director of Membership Strategy where she was responsible for creating and implementing strategies to address the recruitment, retention, and engagement of members through all phases of membership. She also partnered with multiple teams in collegiate services, alumnae services, educational programming, and growth to implement the strategic plan, and was responsible for facilitating and directing communication across those teams to ensure key strategic initiatives were met. Jenna has been involved with several professional associations and facilitated a variety of programs for many organizations during her tenure in fraternity/sorority life. Jenna graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Social Science Education. She achieved a master’s degree in Higher Education Leadership at Florida Atlantic University. “I am beyond excited to begin my tenure with Tri Sigma as their next executive director. It is a tremendous honor to be selected, and I look forward to the many accomplishments we will achieve,” Martin Pendry shares. “This is a new year and a new decade and we’re off to a fantastic start with welcoming Tri Sigma’s new Executive Director,” Tri Sigma National President Natalie Moore Averette shares. “Jenna brings exceptional talent and professional experience that will benefit the sorority. I’m delighted Jenna is joining our team and am looking forward to engaging with her on new perspectives and ideas for ensuring a prosperous future for Tri Sigma.” Jenna replaces Marcia Cutter, Beta Gamma–Ball State University, who retired in August 2019 after nearly 13 years.

The Tri Sigma Foundation is pleased to announce Shelly Brajkovich Bateman, Beta Epsilon–Western Illinois University, has been named its Executive Director. She will lead the Foundation’s mission of funding an exceptional Tri Sigma member experience through leadership development and programming, scholarships to offset the rising cost of higher education, grants for cutting-edge children’s therapy, and partnership with the March of Dimes.   Shelly brings with her more than 20 years of fundraising and non-profit management experience. She most recently served as the Associate Executive Director of the Illinois Association of School Boards. Prior to that, she served for nearly 10 years at March of Dimes within public policy and governmental affairs.   “In addition to extensive non-profit experience and strong fundraising and community relations acumen, Shelly brings with her strategic leadership and a passion for Tri Sigma,” said JeanMarie Komyathy, chair of the Foundation’s board of directors. “I am thrilled to welcome her to the Foundation, and I am confident the organization will thrive under her leadership.”   Over the next three years, Bateman’s leadership will be crucial as the Tri Sigma Foundation’s strategic focus will focus on providing opportunities for members to financially support an exceptional member experience through increased fundraising and relationship development efforts. Additionally, the Tri Sigma Foundation will prioritize growing the human and financial resources needed to strengthening Tri Sigma now and in the future. “I am honored to have been selected as the Executive Director and use my skills and experience to lead an organization that provides amazing resources to support and empower the initiatives of Sigma Sigma Sigma,” Bateman said. “Tri Sigma has been a meaningful part of my life for many years, and I am deeply committed to our continued growth, innovation and ever-forward progress.”   Shelly has served Tri Sigma as a volunteer in various capacities, including the Tri Sigma Foundation Board of Directors. Her previous volunteer roles as Recruitment and Essential Sigma Advisor, Dunham Women of Character Education Advocate, and March of Dimes Committee Chair have uniquely positioned her to better understand the impact of Tri Sigma’s mission.   Born and raised in the Chicagoland-area, she currently resides in Springfield, Illinois, with her husband, Tony, their two children Mariah and Jameson, and bonus daughter Zoe. Shelly holds a master’s degree in business administration from Louisiana State University-Shreveport and a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Western Illinois University.  She begins her new role on October 17.

Past National President Kaye Schutte Schendel, Gamma Phi–University of Wisconsin-River Falls, received the 2017 Jack L. Anson Award during the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors’s Annual Meeting in Atlanta, on Dec. 2. This award is presented annually to an individual not employed by a college or university who has demonstrated a long-term commitment to the fraternal movement beyond his/her respective organization. Kaye was recognized for impacting thousands of students through service learning, both as a campus professional and Director of Global Initiatives for Delta Upsilon Fraternity.  AFA is the community of professional practice for those committed to enhancing the fraternity/sorority experience, and the leading voice in creating a fraternity/sorority profession of ever-increasing skill, value, and inclusion.

Linda Henderson, Delta Psi–St. Joseph’s University, has been appointed as Chair of the College Panhellenics, one of the National Panhellenic Conference’s Standing Committees. These committees work in partnership with NPC staff to ensure both College and Alumnae Panhellenic Associations are supported in areas such as policy, recruitment and the judicial process.  “I am thrilled to have Linda Henderson leading our College Panhellenics Committee. She has proven herself as a capable leader when serving as an area advisor coordinator, area advisor and RFM Specialist. Linda is a team player who can help us elevate the role of area advisor by focusing on increased training and accountability measures for this important NPC position,” said Frances Mitchelson, Panhellenics Chairman. NPC’s Standing Committees work in partnership with the NPC staff to ensure both College and Alumnae Panhellenic Associations are supported in areas such as policy, recruitment and the judicial process. They also provide direct assistance, where applicable, in the creation of Panhellenic operational resources and training materials.  Linda has a long history as a both a volunteer Tri Sigma and the NPC. She has served as a Chapter Advisor, RFM Specialist, and is the author of the Collegiate Panhellenic Manual.