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Sororities
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Alpha Kappa Alpha
National Founding Year: 1908
Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Open Motto: "By Culture and By Merit"
National Website: aka1908.com
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. was founded on Jan. 15, 1908, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. Alpha Kappa Alpha is the first black, Greek letter organization for college-educated women. Alpha Kappa Alpha is proud of her 403 undergraduate and 556 graduate chapters. While upholding our mission of being of "service to ALL mankind," women of Alpha Kappa Alpha also continue to have a legacy of sisterhood and scholarship.
Delta Sigma Theta
National Founding Year: 1913
Colors: Crimson and Cream
Open Motto: "Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom"
National Website: deltasigmatheta.org
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide services and programs to promote human welfare. It was founded Jan. 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women at Howard University with a special focus on sisterhood, scholarship and service. It consists of a membership of over 250,000 women and over 900 chapters in the United States, Japan, Germany, Bermuda, Bahamas, Korea and the Virgin Islands.
Sigma Gamma Rho
National Founding Year: 1922
Colors: Royal Blue and Gold
Open Motto: "Greater Service, Greater Progress"
National Website: sgrho1922.org
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. was founded at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind., on Nov. 12, 1922. The seven women founded Sigma Gamma Rho with the values of sisterhood, scholarship and service to the community. Nationally, Sigma Gamma Rho has 85,000+ members with over 500 chapters in the United States, Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Germany and Korea.
Zeta Phi Beta
National Founding Year: 1920
Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White
Motto: "All is Conquered by Labor"
National Website: zphib1920.org
Zeta Phi Beta sorority was founded on the belief that sorority elitism and socializing should not overshadow the real mission for progressive organizations-to address societal mores, ills, prejudices, poverty and health concerns of the day. Founded Jan. 16, 1920, Zeta Phi Beta began as an idea conceived by five ladies at Howard University in Washington, D.C.:Arizona Cleaver, Myrtle Tyler, Viola Tyler, Fannie Pettie and Pearl Neal. These five women, also known as our Five Pearls, dared to depart from the traditional coalitions for black women and sought to establish a new organization predicated on the precepts of scholarship, service, sisterly love and finer womanhood. It was the ideal of the founders that the sorority would reach college women in all parts of the country who were sorority-minded and desired to follow the founding principles of the organization. Founder Viola Tyler was often quoted saying, "[In the ideal collegiate situation], there is a Zeta in a girl regardless of race, creed or color, who has high standards and principles, a good scholarly average and an active interest in all things that she undertakes to accomplish." Currently Zeta Phi Beta sorority signature programs include Z-HOPE, March of Dimes, Storks Nest, National Education Foundation and AIDS awareness. The sorority strives for the betterment of society and excellence within the sorority.
Alpha Chi Omega
National Founding Year: 1885
Colors: Scarlet Red and Olive Green
Open Motto: "Together Let us Seek the Heights!"
National Website: alphachiomega.org
Alpha Chi Omega was founded at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., in 1885. There are currently 137 chapters of Alpha Chi Omega across the United States and more than 200,000 lifetime members. We, the sisters of Alpha Chi Omega, are an embodiment of genuine women with extraordinary achievements, leadership and dedication.
Alpha Delta Pi
National Founding Year: 1851
Colors: Azure Blue and White
Open Motto: "We Live for Each Other"
National Website: alphadeltapi.org
Alpha Delta Pi holds the distinction and honor of being the first secret society in the world for college women. Founded on May 15, 1851, in Macon, Ga., Alpha Delta Pi is the mother of today's sorority system. Alpha Delta Pi offers plenty of ways to meet new people and get involved. Alpha Delta Pi is not just a sorority; it is a way of life, and we have all been blessed with lifelong friendships and sisters through Alpha Delta Pi.
Chi Omega
National Founding Year: 1895
Colors: Cardinal and Straw
Open Motto: "Hellenic Cultures and Christian Ideals"
National Website: chiomega.com
In 1895, four young women at the University of Arkansas came together for a common purpose: to form an organization that values the talents of women and encourages them to realize their greatest potential. Based on these principles, Chi Omega is now the largest women's fraternal organization in the world with 171 collegiate chapters and over 290,000 initiates. Chi Omega not only offers the opportunity for our sisters to share a bond of sisterhood and friendship that will last a lifetime but also seeks to serve the community and the country as a united group of women, fostering the development of future leaders and empowering women everywhere to make a difference.
Delta Delta Delta
National Founding Year: 1888
Colors: Silver, Gold and Cerulean Blue
Open Motto: "Let Us Steadfastly Love One Another"
National Website: tridelta.org
Delta Delta Delta is a distinctive sorority where members bond as sisters through socials, philanthropies, academics and other organizations.
Delta Zeta
National Founding Year: 1902
Colors: Rose and Green
Open Motto: "Let the Flame Endure Forever"
National Website: deltazeta.org
Founded in 1902 at Miami University, Delta Zeta's 158 national chapters strive to join members in a strong sense of sisterhood, while encouraging individual and personal development. Nationally, Delta Zeta supports Gallaudet University, House Ear Institute and the Starkey Foundation.
Gamma Phi Delta
National Founding Year: 1874
Colors: Pink and Brown
Open Motto: "Founded Upon a Rock"
National Website: gammaphibeta.org
Gamma Phi Beta was founded at Syracuse University in Syracuse N.Y., on Nov. 11 1874. Gamma Phi Beta is an international sorority and currently has 172 chartered chapters in the United States and Canada combined. There are approximately 175,000 initiates of Gamma Phi Beta nationwide as well as in Canada. This sorority is based upon the four core values of love, labor, learning and loyalty.
Kappa Alpha Theta
National Founding Year: 1870
Colors: Black and Gold
Open Motto: "Sisterhood, Unity, Support"
National Website: kappaalphatheta.org
Kappa Alpha Theta was founded in 1870 at Depauw University in Greencastle, Ind., as the first Greek letter fraternity for women. We value our history and take pride in our four founders, who were truly visionary. Our purpose is to support members to learn, grow and excel. Our core values are personal excellence, friendship and sisterhood, scholarship, service and leadership. Today Kappa Alpha Theta has 125 college chapters across the United States and Canada and nearly 200 alumnae chapters with nearly 250,000 initiated members. Kappa Alpha Theta's national philanthropies are Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Theta Foundation.
Kappa Delta
National Founding Year: 1897
Colors: Olive Green and Pure White
Open Motto: "Let us Strive for That Which is Honorable, Beautiful and Highest"
National Website: kappadelta.org
Kappa Delta is an amazing organization that is dedicated to service, leadership and sisterhood. Founded in Farmville, Va., at the State Female Normal School, Kappa Delta began as a vision of four women who valued their sisterhood. In 1897, Kappa Delta became a dream realized and has grown to include 142 chapters across the country with more than 209,000 sisters who have helped to make it the influential organization it is today. Kappa Deltas are multifaceted women who have many interests and are dedicated to striving for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest.
Kappa Kappa Gamma
National Founding Year: 1870
Colors: Dark Blue and Light Blue
Open Motto: "To be Womanly and True"
National Website: kappa.org
Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded at Monmouth College in 1870, which is now extended to 140 collegiate chapters.
Sigma Kappa
National Founding Year: 1874
Colors: Maroon and Lavender
Open Motto: "One Heart, One Way"
National Website: sigmakappa.org
Sigma Kappa was founded in 1874 at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. The sisters who founded Sigma Kappa were the first women to attend the university and were interested in forming an organization to bring women together in an atmosphere dominated by men. Sigma Kappa has grown to over 110 chapters nationwide and has initiated over 156,000 members. Sigma Kappa women strive for the same values of personal growth, friendship, service and loyalty.
Zeta Tau Alpha
National Founding Year: 1898
Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Grey
Open Motto: "Seek the Noblest"
National Website: zetataualpha.org
Founded at Longwood College in Virginia in 1898, Zeta Tau Alpha now boasts over 200,000 initiated members in 153 collegiate chapters and 250 active alumnae chapters. Zeta Tau Alpha continues to show growth across the nation through philanthropic partnerships with Susan G. Komen, Self Magazine, the NFL and Yoplait® Yogurt, just to name a few.
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