Sigma Theta Tau International

Six students from Indiana University founded Sigma Theta Tau in 1922 to develop leaders who would improve health care worldwide. For more information about Sigma Theta Tau International, visit www.nursingsociety.org

Tau Chapter, Georgetown University

Tau Chapter is dedicated to carrying out the mission of Sigma Theta International. By fostering scholarly research, leadership, and service in the nursing profession, we hope to improve health disparities around the world.

Georgetown University

For more information about Georgetown University and the School of Nursing and Health Studies, please visit the following links:

Georgetown University

Georgetown School of Nursing and Health Studies

Sigma Theta Tau International Quick Facts

• 2nd largest nursing organization around the world
• 446 chapters on college campuses worldwide
• Over 405,000 members have been inducted worldwide with more than 130,000 active members
• The name Sigma Theta Tau came from the Greek words Storge, Tharsos and Time meaning "love," "courage" and "honor."