Signifying a year of substantial growth on campus, TriBeta welcomed over 80 new members this semester, strengthening its role within Wofford’s biology community.
Wofford’s charter for the Tau Pi Chapter of TriBeta, the biological honors fraternity, was issued in 1989 and is currently sponsored by Dr. Stefanie Baker, professor of biology.
This year the executive committee includes Caroline Przystup ‘26, Eva Rahman ‘27, Maggie Wood ‘28, Elisabeth Bloomberg ‘27 and Reagan West ‘27.
Przystup, president of TriBeta, is the liaison for sponsors with other clubs on campus and in the Spartanburg community. She shares that the organization is planning to work with AED, Women’s Health Coalition and United on Campus, formerly called the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
When asked about the changes that TriBeta has seen throughout the years, Przystup shares how this organization was a staple in her academic career as a biology major.
“I first joined the spring of my freshman year, and there were maybe under 30 people in it,” Przystup said. “I wanted to get more involved and meet a community of people who knew what they were doin,g so I could better connect with classes and people on the premed track.”
TriBeta began prioritizing awareness recently as past periods of inactivity were due to low exposure among students.
The tremendous growth in members this semester was made possible by targeted advertisements, increased social media presence, and early outreach to professors to ensure students knew about it.
Przystup expressed that growth in an organization is often seen through cycles of old and new members.
“Over the last few years, I’ve seen tons of people know about it, be a part of it, and be active in it. We have made our presence known on campus, whether it’s in the biology department or outside of it. I saw people grow in it and the organization grow,” Przystup said.
TriBeta has various programs planned for this year that promise to strengthen the careers of premed students at Wofford.
In February 2026, TriBeta is coordinating a CPR certification class for club members and anyone outside of the club that is interested.
The class will require a small fee, but all participants will gain a certification upon completion.
TriBeta’s president acknowledges that this is a crucial certification for students on the premed or other health tracks.
“A lot of people in the club are pre-health of some kind, so the jobs that they want to get to put on their resume to get to the actual position they want later in life, they need that CPR BLS certification,” Przystup said.
Another event that TriBeta is organizing is a philanthropic event for the St. Luke’s Medical Clinic in Spartanburg. This will consist of assembling care packages containing staple food resources or a period project that will include producing packages with menstrual supplies for individuals who cannot access or afford these necessities. Giving back to the community is a core principle for TriBeta and members will have many opportunities to serve those in need.
When asked to offer advice to students looking to get more involved in TriBeta, Przystup shared the strategies that have contributed to her success at Wofford overall.
“Don’t be afraid to talk to people you don’t know in your class because they are going to be such a great source of knowledge of things you don’t know about and vice versa,” Przystup said.
To stay updated with TriBeta or to find answers to any questions, follow the organization on instagram @wofford_tribeta, email Przystup at [email protected] or ask any biology professor for ways to get involved.
