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Media Mix: news affecting our members and the greater fraternity/sorority community

Amanda Dukes

Amanda Dukes wins regional Emmy

Amanda Dukes, Gamma Sigma–Troy University, and her colleagues at WESH 2 News in Orlando were awarded a regional Emmy in the Continuing Coverage category for coverage of the death of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson on an amusement park ride in March 2022. A Florida Senate committee recently approved Senate Bill 902, known as the Tyre Sampson Safety Act.

Helen Pitts

Helen Pitts receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Helen Pitts, Epsilon Nu–University of Central Oklahoma, received the Distinguished Alumni Award, presented by UCO's Alumni Association. Helen is the head of customer advocacy for a global cybersecurity technology company and serves on the UCO Strategic Communications Advisory Board.

Izzy Boyd

Izzy Boyd recognized at University of Alabama's Premier Awards

Izzy Boyd, Psi–University of Alabama, was recognized as one of UA's Premier Awards honor students — the highest honors given at the Capstone. Izzy was awarded The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, which recognizes excellence of character and service to humanity. It honors one man and one woman of the graduating class and one non-student who have been helpful and associated with the University.

Jenna Moser

Jenna Moser joins the University of Washington's Athletics executive staff

Jenna Moser, Iota–University of Washington, joins the UW women's basketball team as the Executive Assistant to the Head Coach. Jenna graduated in 2019 after playing five seasons on the UW women’s basketball team, helping the Huskies reach the Final Four in 2016 and the Sweet Sixteen in 2017.

Kayla Bailey Joins South Carolina's chapter of IABC board of directors

Kayla Bailey, Theta Omega–University of South Carolina, has joined the South Carolina chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators board of directors as the Vice President of Professional Development.

Keara Elizabeth Regan crowned Virginia Cherry Blossom Princess

The Society of Virginia named Keara Regan, Gamma Lambda–Longwood University, of Rockingham, Virginia, to be The 2023 Virginia Cherry Blossom Princess to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia during the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC.

Two Troy University students honored with Lamar P. Higgins Leadership Award

Two seniors, Ava Carnazza and Lauren Buehler, Gamma Sigma–Troy University, were both awarded Lamar P. Higgins Leadership Awards for their commitment to service to others and demonstrated leadership during their time at the University.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Signs Lofton's Law — increasing hazing penalties

Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 9, also known as Lofton’s Law, which was passed by lawmakers in response to the October 2021 fraternity hazing incident of 18-year-old freshman Thomas "Lofton" Hazelwood. This law increases penalties for all hazing incidents resulting in physical harm or death to a Class D felony. Reckless participation in hazing that does not cause physical harm will be increased to a Class A misdemeanor. Kentucky statute defines hazing as any action which endangers the physical or mental health of a minor or student for the purpose of recruitment or initiation into a club or organization. Under Lofton's Law, students would not be able to use their efforts to gain consent from hazing participants as a defense in court.

Michigan Tech Alpha Gams place first in Winter Carnival's Snow Sculpture Co-Ed Division

Alpha Gams of the Zeta Epsilon–Michigan Technological University Chapter and members of Sigma Tau Gamma won first place in the monthlong co-ed division of the 2023 Winter Carnival snow sculpture contest, with their Candyland themed entry.

Troy University Alpha Gams donate $10,000 to Troy Miracle League

Alpha Gams of the Gamma Sigma–Troy University Chapter donated $10,000 to the Troy Miracle League which will go towards resurfacing the Troy Miracle League Field that is 11 years old. The field has a special rubberized safety-surface that provides children and adults of all ages with special needs or disabilities opportunities for extra curricular activities.

Alpha Gams Partner with Wayne State University Campus to Win the Gift of Life Michigan Campus Challenge

Wayne State -won the Gift of Life Michigan Campus Challenge for 12 consecutive years. This year, 133 organ donation registrations were added as a result of the challenge. The challenge is led by Alpha Gamma Delta, with the help of other student organizations. Rebecca Butler, the former member of Alpha Gamma Delta, lost her life in 2011 to pulmonary hypertension while on the transplant list. The competition is heavily supported by her parents, Beverly and Tim Butler, and the sorority fights for first place each year to honor Rebecca.

Ally Daskalopoulos

Ally Daskalopoulos launches true crime podcast

Ally Daskalopoulos, Xi–Illinois Wesleyan University, created and co-produced a true crime podcast called "Carol's Last Christmas." The podcast is about a member of Delta Zeta sorority from Illinois State University who was murdered on the front lawn of her sorority house. The case remains the oldest unsolved case in the state of Illinois. Ally and her team have investigated, written and reported on this case for over two years. The podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple and other streaming platforms.

Hannah Austin

Hannah Austin launches self-help book on Amazon

Written by anti-burnout expert Hannah Austin, Phi–Oregon State University, Hello, Head, Meet Heart is full of personal insights. This book guides readers to identify burnout and how to chart a course toward a new life beyond burnout. Electronic and printed versions of the book are available on Amazon. You can also access Hannah's She Burns podcast on Spotify.

Lisa Weldon

Lisa Weldon's "Twenty Pieces" awarded Silver Nautilus Book Award

Twenty Pieces: A Walk through Love, Loss & Reinvention, by Lisa Stapleton Weldon, Gamma Delta– Auburn University, was named a silver winner in the 2022 Nautilus Book Awards. Lisa has been featured on numerous podcasts, radio interviews, including an interview with Cindy Crawford on Oprah’s network, Harpo Productions and Huffington Post. Electronic and printed versions of the book are available on Amazon. ® Twenty Pieces: A Walk through Love, Loss & Reinvention.

Twenty Pieces by Lisa Weldon

Michaela Kelley

Michaela Kelley Canterbury publishes book "Sister Siren"

Lawyer and writer, Michaela Kelley Canterbury, Alpha Omega–Duquesne University, published her book, "Sister Siren: A Non Fiction About Addiction." Her book guides readers on how to love an addict and supplies tools to neutralize feelings of fear, resentment, and anger to step into the courageous love that is necessary to love an addict. Electronic and printed versions of the book are available on Amazon.

Sister Siren by Michaela Kelley

Mini audio drama series released on Spotify

Told through the lens of Jade, a Chinese Singaporean navigating her quarterlife crisis, this five episode mini audio drama series is dedicated to those who carve their own paths amidst cultural and societal pressure. Presented by Deanna Halls, Delta Kappa–University of Alberta, created by Victoria Chen and Daniel Wong. ® Jade: The Quarterlife Crisis.