Our History

1918

Mortar Board was founded on February 15, 1918, with chapters at four institutions:   Cornell University, The University of Michigan, The Ohio State University and Swarthmore College.

1927

Forum, an honorary service organization, was founded at Texas Technological College by Mrs. Mary W. Doak, Dean of Women.

1957

Forum became the 97th chapter to join the National Mortar Board.

Our Purpose

Mortar Board, Inc. is a national honor society that recognizes seniors for their achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service, provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community.

Our Motto

Pi Sigma Alpha, letters that correspond to three Greek words representing the ideals of Mortar Board:  Service, Scholarship, and Leadership.