Theta Phi Alpha Fraternity
Dear Theta Phi Alphas,
Happy 2026! As we step into a new year, make a goal to recommit to the values that define us as Theta Phi Alphas. We embrace justice with wisdom and fairness, nurture friendship by showing up for one another with care and loyalty, and value truth by leading with honesty and integrity. Together, may this year strengthen our sisterhood and inspire us to make a meaningful impact—on each other and on the world around us.
Dear Theta Phi Alphas,
I hope this message finds you well! I’d like to share information on the continued work of the Future of the Board of Trustees special committee appointed by the Grand Council. If you have not read my August 2025 and October 2025 blogs, I encourage you to read them before this blog, as they provide information about the reasons for the appointment of the special committee, previous work completed, and clarification of why elections for the Board of Trustees must occur at the 2026 Convention.
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.
Dear Theta Phi Alphas,
How long have you known the friend you’ve had in your life the longest? I am fortunate to have friends in my life that I have known since I was 12! I’m even more fortunate that one of these friends went to college with me and became a member of Theta Phi Alpha. After college, we volunteered for the Fraternity and served together on the Grand Council from 1998-2001. This dear friend and sister is Wendy Stark Prey, Alpha Pi.
Dear Theta Phi Alphas,
I hope this message finds you well! This month, I’d like to use my blog to share some updates on the work being done by the Future of the Board of Trustees special committee appointed by the Grand Council. If you have not read my August 2025 President’s Blog, I encourage you to prior to reading this blog, as it provides information about the reasons for the appointment of the special committee.
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).
Dear Theta Phi Alphas,
Fall has officially arrived in Nebraska! The temperatures are cooler, the humidity has dropped, and the leaves are just beginning to change. With a new academic year underway, our chapters are embracing the excitement of recruitment and welcoming new members.
Have you read our National President, Kristin Henkenius’s, recent blogs?
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.
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.