Prytanean Alumnae
The Alumnae Group for graduates of the first Women's Collegiate Honor Society in the country, the U.C. Berkeley Prytanean Honor Society, and Honorary Prytaneans.
The first collegiate Women's Honor Society in the United States
The Prytanean Women’s Honor Society was established in 1901, just 33 years after the founding of the University of California and almost 20 years before women had the right to vote.
Prytaneans are selected not only for their exemplary scholarship, but also for their dedication to community service. Members pledge “faith, service and loyalty to the University of California,” Berkeley.
Prytanean Alumnae comprises graduated Prytanean Honor Society Members, and initiated Honorary Prytaneans – women who have demonstrated service to U.C. Berkeley and have been invited to become a Prytanean.
Today, through the donations and the volunteer efforts of Prytanean Alumnae, we have been able to create and support a number of ongoing efforts to benefit U.C. Berkeley and the community. These include:
» The annual Prytanean Faculty Enrichment Award, a $35,ooo unrestricted grand awarded to an outstanding tenure track female faculty member;
» The Mary Wiley Stecker and Prytanean Leadership Awards, administered through the CAA;
» The Rowena Hamilton Award honoring a female student-athlete;
» Grants to support the work of the on-campus Prytanean Honor Society;
» Member events to keep the Prytanean spirit and organizations strong;
» Our annual newsletter to keep our members up to date on our organization, events and projects.
Read our latest Newsletter by clicking the link below:
Prytanean Alumnae is an all volunteer organization. If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please let us know! Our Board of Directors meetings are conducted online, and most of our work can be accomplished remotely.
Reach us at:
Prytanean Alumnae, Inc.
P.O. Box 5075
Berkeley, CA 94705
[email protected]
Renew your Prytanean Alumnae membership!
Click here to download a printable form.
Dues:
- General Membership: $35
- Recent Grad, 2015-2025: $20
Renew your membership via check, through Prytanean Alumnae, Inc. directly (tax deductible, tax ID# 94-1514147).
Please make checks payable to Prytanean Alumnae, Inc., and mail to:
Berkeley, CA 94705
Please include your maiden name, and graduation year or year of Honorary Membership.
The Undergraduate Prytanean Women's Honor Society
Click here to find out more about Prytanean Women’s Honor Society on Campus!
You can donate to the Undergraduate Prytanean Honor Society through the U.C. Berkeley Foundation (tax deductible, tax ID# 94-6090626)
Please be sure to indicate the Prytanean Fund (for Undergraduate Prytanean Women’s Honor Society programs).
1995 University Avenue, Suite 401
Berkeley, CA 94704-1058