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August 10, 2025 No Comments

2025 Sue Robash Carr Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

At the 2025 National Convention, we proudly honored Monnica B. Rose, a Life Member of the Zeta Zeta Chapter at Southern University, with the Sue Robash Carr Distinguished Alumni Award for her outstanding professional achievement. She is an active and engaged member of the TBSAA, serving as a leader within the Southern TBS Alumni Association. After a successful career as a Mechanical Engineer, she retired in 2021 and was later elected to the 2021–2023 Toastmasters International Board as an International Director. As President of Women of Visionary Influence (WOVI), Monnica continues to empower and mentor women to lead with purpose and confidence—exemplifying the values of Tau Beta Sigma in every space she serves.

Her tireless service, calm strength, and unwavering dedication uplift not only our sorority but every community she touches. Please join us in congratulating Monnica B. Rose, our 2025 Sue Robash Carr Distinguished Alumni Award recipient!

June 18, 2025 No Comments

Honoring Excellence: Meet the 2025 TBSAA National Scholarship Recipients

The Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 TBSAA National Scholarship for Graduate Studies. These four outstanding alumni exemplify the values of Tau Beta Sigma through their academic achievements, professional contributions, and unwavering dedication to leadership, service, and lifelong learning. Each scholarship award supports graduate-level studies and empowers recipients to further their impact in communities across the country and beyond.

Nasya Blackwell
A cum laude graduate of North Carolina A&T, Nasya holds degrees in political science and English with a minor in Spanish. Her global experiences include studying in Costa Rica, South Korea, Ghana, and Taiwan, as well as serving as a Princeton in Africa Fellow and a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant. Currently pursuing a master’s in international relations at Johns Hopkins SAIS as a Charles B. Rangel Fellow, Nasya focuses on governance, gender policy, and diplomacy across Africa and Asia. She aspires to become a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, bridging cultural divides and promoting inclusive policy on a global scale.

Aaron Moore
A Life Member of both Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, Aaron holds bachelor’s degrees in History Education and Telecommunications Management from Northeastern State University, and a master’s in Public/Applied History from Oklahoma State University. For over 17 years, he has served at the National Headquarters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, currently as Projects & Systems Manager. Now pursuing a doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Aaron aims to explore how leadership and systems influence community outcomes and strategic innovation within mission-driven organizations.

Julia Tordo
A Life Member of the Eta Gamma chapter, Julia graduated from Boston University with a B.A. in Psychology and Women, Gender, and Sexuality. After working with developmentally delayed children, she returned to school to pursue a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology, focusing on pediatric neuropsychology and neurodiversity. Her research investigates gender disparities in autism diagnosis, with a goal of creating more inclusive, culturally responsive assessment practices. Julia remains active in TBS as a national DEIA Committee member and a leader in both the Northeast and Western District Alumni Associations.

Wendy Stewart
A Life Member of the Psi Chapter, Wendy holds bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Music Education from the University of Arkansas and a graduate certificate in Music Education for Students with Special Needs. She is currently earning her Master of Music in Music Education from Arkansas Tech University while teaching K–5 elementary music in Missouri. Wendy’s capstone project focuses on building a curriculum to bridge general music and ensemble performance, ensuring smoother transitions for young musicians. She is committed to fostering accessible, well-aligned music programs that nurture every learner’s potential.

These recipients embody the mission of Tau Beta Sigma and the purpose of this scholarship—supporting alumni who are making meaningful contributions through scholarship, leadership, and service. We are honored to support their journeys and look forward to the continued impact they will make through their work.

June 18, 2025 No Comments

Honoring the Journey: The New TBS Alumni Pin

Tau Beta Sigma is a journey rooted in service and sisterhood—and it doesn’t end at graduation. To celebrate the transition from collegiate to alumni life, the Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association proudly unveils the new TBS Alumni Pin, a lasting symbol of connection, growth, and lifelong membership.

A SYMBOL OF LIFELONG CONNECTION

Shaped like a shield, the pin mirrors the Tau Beta Sigma crest—signifying strength, legacy, and protection. At its center is the rose, the oficial flower of Tau Beta Sigma, from the TBSAA Briolette, bridging tradition and the future of alumni engagement.

COLORS WITH PURPOSE

The pin’s two halves feature our Sorority’s classic colors: blue and white. The blue side displays ΤΒΣ, grounding us in our active membership. The white side, bearing the word “Alumni,” represents clarity, hope, and the continuation of our values into alumni life.

A Transition, Not a Departure

From left to right, the rose shifts in color, reflecting the evolution—not loss—of identity. The script font for Alumni adds elegance, symbolizing growth and grace through all stages of membership.

More Than a Pin

Wearing this pin is a proud statement of continuity, service, and shared purpose. Whether newly graduated or a longtime TBSAA member, it honors your past and celebrates your future.

Once ΤΒΣ, always ΤΒΣ—and now, proudly, Alumni.

January 26, 2025 No Comments

Dear Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association Members,

Due to the recent leadership transition, the Executive Council is seeking to immediately fill the vacancy created by the transition. As per the TBSAA Constitution, the Executive Council will be appointing members of the Association to fill this position and serve a term that ends at the National Convention in 2027. The Executive Council is now accepting applications to fill this vacancy.

The TBSAA Executive Council serves as the governing body of the Association, its members, and its constituent local alumni associations. Further, members of the Executive Council advance the mission of the TBSAA and represent alumni interests at district and national conventions.

Members interested in serving on the TBSAA Executive Council must meet the following qualifications:

A current TBSAA member in good standing
Hold a 4-year college degree
At least 25 years of age
Life Member of the Sorority
Demonstrate outstanding business skills

Those appointed to the Executive Council are expected to attend monthly conference calls, attend periodic events such as meetings with the Sorority national leadership and district conventions, and are expected to attend the 2025 and 2027 National Conventions. Additionally, an Executive Council member may not simultaneously hold another LAA, district or national leadership position for either Tau Beta Sigma or Kappa Kappa Psi.

If you would like to be considered for appointment to the TBSAA Executive Council, please submit the following to tbsaa@tbsigma.org, no later than Sunday, February 9, 2025.

A letter of interest including your ideas for the future of the organization
Résumé/Vita, inclusive of both Sorority and professional experiences.
Three letters of recommendation, one of which should be within the applicant’s profession.

Questions about serving on the Executive Council or the application process can be directed to Chairperson Thea Murphy at TBSAA-Chair@tbsigma.org.

Thank you for your continued support for the Sorority and the TBSAA.

In the Bond,

Dr. Thea Murphy

Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association

Chairperson