Lambda Theta Alpha Champions Online Safety during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

By: Amanda Padilla, National Technology Special Committee In October, Lambda Theta Alpha raised awareness in a national campaign for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Members learned a few new skills and committed to learning more about how to stay safe online. This year’s theme emphasized personal accountability and the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity. Protecting online data and digital … Read More

Lambda Theta Alpha Partners with The Heart Truth®

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2022 — Lambda Theta Alpha is excited to announce its new partnership with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) The Heart Truth®, the first federally-sponsored health education program in the nation. Launched in 2002, the program raises awareness about heart disease and its risk factors and encourages heart-healthy living behaviors. As the first … Read More

CDC Let’s Stop HIV Together Features Lambda Theta Alpha as a Partner Spotlight

Originally published by CDC Let’s Stop HIV Together Established in 1975, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. is a sisterhood that works to foster the development of strong leaders, empower women, focus on political and cultural awareness, and encourage community activism. The sorority began sharing Together testing, treatment, prevention, and stigma reduction information with its communities in early 2021. The sorority creates original content to … Read More

Hispanic Heritage Month 2021: A tribute to our roots. Celebrando nuestra cultura.

By: Noel Reynolds & Destiny Lazalde, National Public Relations Committee Members Many of our members resonate with different heritages. During Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, we wanted to focus on the different cultures and identities that bring us together and educate the community through this year’s theme, “A tribute to our roots. Celebrando nuestra cultura.” A quote with so few words … Read More

What Are Some of the Signs that One Might Need to See a Therapist?

By: Jackelin N. Santiago-Alerte, LCSW, CCS, SSW “What are some of the signs that one might need to see a therapist?” Statistics state that 1 in 5 adults suffer from some form of mental illness. Out of those who suffer less than half with moderate-to-severe impairment are currently in treatment/therapy, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration … Read More

Mental Health: Stigma and Self-Care

By: Vanessa Madrazo, Ph.D. I got involved with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in 2015 following a difficult divorce. This non-profit organization is comprised of individuals, family members, and friends who believe in eradicating the stigma surrounding mental illness. Stigma exists for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that there are no objective tests … Read More

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Building Safe Online Spaces

By: Alessandra Alma, National Public Relations Committee Member Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. kicked off its annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign this April. This year’s theme, “We Can Build Safe Online Spaces,” focused on preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment on digital platforms. As people connect with others virtually and more frequently, it’s important to be aware … Read More

Will You #ChooseToChallenge?

Lambda Theta Alpha Observes International Women’s Day 2021 By: Destiny Lazalde, National Public Relations Committee “There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise.” – W.E.B. DUBOIS Last week, women and allies across the globe observed International Women’s Day (IWD), a day established in the early 1900s during a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized … Read More

Lambda Theta Alpha Announces New Partnership with Wize

Lambda Theta Alpha is proud to announce its new partnership with Wize, an online learning platform that has Master’s & Ph.D. level tutors that provide video lessons, practice question sets, and PDF note packages tailored for members and their exact courses and subjects of study. Wize has set up an exclusive package through our Get As with LTA program to … Read More