Media Mix

News affecting our members and the greater fraternity/sorority community.

Two WSU Students Named Boeing Scholars

Delta Beta–Washington State University students, Ava Doney and Emily Johnson, were two of 12 junior-level students selected as 2023 Boeing Scholar. Scholars participate in a multidisciplinary design course in which they address Boeing-sponsored projects with both engineering and business components.

IUPUI Program Manager Takes Part in Israel, Palestine Delegation

Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis DEI professional, Jamie Royce, Alpha Lambda–The Ohio State University, took part in a multiuniversity delegation to Israel and Palestine to meet with local university leaders, tour holy sites of multiple religions and learn about peace-keeping efforts in the region.

Texas Governor Appoints Janie Stubblefield to State Board

Carolyn "Janie" Stubblefield, Epsilon Psi–University of Texas at Dallas, was reappointed to the Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Professional Counselors by Governor Greg Abbott. The Board has licensing, examination, and rulemaking responsibilities for the field of professional counseling. Janie's term will run through February 2029.

UGA Selects Sydney Branton as Tieger Fellows

Sydney Branton, Gamma Alpha–University of Georgia, was announced as one of three new Tieger Fellows by UGA's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. The Tieger Fellowship provides students pursuing the Public Affairs Professional Certificate in Public Affairs Communications (PAC) with the opportunity to promote the PAC program by applying the skills learned in the program’s courses.

Four FHSU Students Travel to State Capitol

Four Epsilon Mu–Fort Hays State University members traveled to the Kansas state capitol in Topeka to learn about period equality. Pictured are Madison Albers (left) and Kaylea Lock, (not pictured: Ryleigh Hannah and Emma Lindsay).

CBS News Profiles Architect Jeanne Gang

CBS News labeled Jeanne Gang, Sigma–University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, as, "arguably the most important female architect working today." Jeanne heads her own Chicago-based firm, Studio Gang. She was interviewed by CBS correspondent Martha Teichner about her most recent project, an expansion of New York's American Museum of Natural History.

Kelley Pramberger Coauthors Book

Author Kelly Pramberger, Alpha–Syracuse University, published, "Imperfectly Perfect: 10 Inspirational Stories of Self-love & Self-discovery." with nine other authors. "Imperfectly Perfect" is a book about real women who have faced challenges and heartache, but have come out the other side stronger and more resilient.

Ann Nelson Taepke Makes Appearance in The Holderness Family Podcast

Ann Nelson Taepke, Zeta Sigma–Northwood University, who is the CMO of Holderness Family Productions has made appearances in the popular "The Holderness Family Podcast" and videos. Viewership has resulted in over a billion views and 4.5 million followers across social media. On the episode, "Finding Our Unicorns," Ann talks about what it's like working behind the scenes with the team.

Kirsten Reneau Publishes Debut Essay Collection

Author Kirsten Reneau, Alpha Omicron–West Virginia Wesleyan College, publishes a debut memoir in a collection of essays that explores the most animal parts of our human nature. Discussions of various creatures in the natural world serve as portals to the painful realities Kirsten confronts. Honest in their descriptions of sexual assault and its traumatic effects, "Sensitive Creatures" ultimately is a story of darkness, resilience, and the light that still manages to crack through.

FROM THE ARCHIVES:

Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter remembers author, museum founder and Chapter Grand member, Ethel Lund Pattison, Delta Alpha–University of Southern California. Among the many things Ethel accomplished, she was the founder of the Flight Path Museum at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). She loved it so much that she co-wrote a book on the history of LAX. She was responsible for the museum up until the past few years. Sisters enjoyed her guest speaker IRD presentation where she brought memorabilia, books and photos from the museum. Ethel was a 1945 initiate and entered Chapter Grand in September 2023. (Story submitted by Diana "Di" Agajanian, Delta Alpha–University of Southern California.)