List of Theta Sigma Phi members

Theta Sigma Phi (ΘΣΦ) was an American honor society for women in journalism. It was established in 1909 at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.[1][2][3][4] In 1972, it was renamed Women in Communications, Inc.[1][2][5] In 1996, the organization was dissolved.[6] The nonprofit Association for Women in Communications, a professional organization for women in the communications industry, was formed in 1996 to carry forward the mission of Theta Sigma Phi.[1][2][7]

Notable members

Following are some of the notable members of Theta Sigma Phi and Women in Communications.

Honorary members

Following are some of the honorary members of Theta Sigma Phi and Women in Communications.

See also

References

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