Sigma Tau Sigma
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| Sigma Tau Sigma | |
|---|---|
| ΣΤΣ | |
| Founded | 1929 North Carolina State University |
| Type | Honor |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Textiles |
| Scope | Local |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Headquarters | Raleigh, North Carolina United States |
Sigma Tau Sigma (ΣΤΣ) is a local honorary fraternity for textiles. It was established in 1929 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Sigma Tau Sigma is a local honorary fraternity for textiles.[1] It was established in 1929 at the College of Textiles of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina.[1][2] Its purpose is establish high academic standards for textile students and to develop connections between textile students and those in the profession.[2][3]
The fraternity went coed in October 1940 with the initiation of the first female member, June Dickson.[4][5] By 1959, it had initiated several hundred members.[2]
Annually, the fraternity presents the Sigma Tau Sigma Award to the textile senior with the highest academic standing.[2][6][7]