On October 30, 2025, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) hosted a hybrid Charter Amendment Ceremony to grow the Eta Iota at-Large Chapter by including Keene State College and SNHU as new institutional members. Sigma Director, Dr. Jennifer Saylor from the University of Delaware, was the presiding Chartering Officer for the ceremony. We welcomed new inductees, transfers, and multi-chapter members at this time as well. 

This ceremony was the culmination of hard work and dedication of a diverse team of Eta Iota at-Large board members and nursing partners. Congratulations to our newest members, Keene State College and SNHU!

On April 26th, we had the privilege of inducting our outstanding nursing students from the University of New Hampshire, Keene State College, and New England College into Sigma– a powerful symbol of academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to advancing our profession.

Additionally, Plymouth State University held an in-person induction event on April  17^th and Franklin Pierce University held a virtual event, with student and nurse leader inductees from Southern New Hampshire University,  on April 22^nd.

This year marks a special milestone as we officially welcomed New England College into our growing collaboration, alongside our ongoing partnership with Keene State College and Southern New Hampshire University. We’re excited for the future we’re building together rooted in community, academic excellence, and shared purpose.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Gretchen Forsley, whose keynote at the UNH ceremony reminded us that nurses are not only caregivers—they are policy-shapers, educators, and leaders. Her powerful message that restates Sigma’s call to Reflect, Respect, and Respond challenges each of us to use our voices and positions to drive change, both locally and globally. Together, we represent the heart of nursing—Together, we are Sigma.