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Theta Phi Alpha Announces Closure of Gamma Mu Chapter

BAY VILLAGE, Ohio—On October 1, 2025, the Grand Council of Theta Phi Alpha voted to close the Gamma Mu Chapter at Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, effective December 19, 2025. This decision, though difficult, was made after careful evaluation of ongoing sustainability challenges impacting the chapter. The Gamma Mu Chapter was initially installed on May 20, 2006.

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Theta Phi Alpha Mourns the Passing of Foundation Chairman

BAY VILLAGE, Ohio – It is with deep sadness that the Grand Council of Theta Phi Alpha and Directors of the Theta Phi Alpha Foundation announce the passing of our beloved sister, Rebecca Dixon McLaren (Becky).

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Theta Phi Alpha Announces Closure of Gamma Nu Chapter

BAY VILLAGE, Ohio—On September 26, 2025, the Grand Council of Theta Phi Alpha voted to close the Gamma Nu Chapter at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri, effective October 1, 2025. This decision, though difficult, was made after careful evaluation of ongoing sustainability challenges impacting the chapter. The Gamma Nu Chapter was initially installed on November 10, 2017.

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Appointment of a New Member to the Board of Trustees

BAY VILLAGE, Ohio – The Grand Council and Board of Trustees of Theta Phi Alpha are proud to announce Meghan Coteff’s appointment as a new member of the Board of Trustees.

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Theta Phi Alpha Appoints Samantha Clark, E, as National Vice President of Programming

BAY VILLAGE, Ohio— Samantha joins Grand Council, bringing knowledge of our collegian chapters and recruitment practices. A 2003 initiate of the Epsilon Chapter at The University of Cincinnati, Samantha has spent the last ten years volunteering with collegians and, most recently, as the Program Manager for Emerging Chapters and Recruitment Advisor at Epsilon.

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Theta Phi Alpha Announces Kristin Smedley as Siena Medalist

BAY VILLAGE, Ohio – Theta Phi Alpha is proud to announce Kristin Smedley as the honored recipient of the 2024 Siena Medal.

Starting in 1937, Theta Phi Alpha created an opportunity to award a medal to an outstanding non-member woman who is a business, education, the arts, and humanitarianism leader. Kristin will attend the 2024 Theta Phi Alpha National Convention in Baltimore this July.

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