CSU Sororities

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)Sororities

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA: Founded in 1908 at Howard University, AKA’s motto is “by culture and by merit” and their purposes are to cultivate and encourage high scholastic achievement and ethical standards and to promote unity and sisterhood among collegiate women. Distinguished AKA’s: Gladys Knight, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Coretta Scott King. www.aka1908.com

DELTA SIGMA THETA: Founded at Howard in 1913 and at CSU in 1971, Delta Sigma Theta’s motto is “intelligence is the torch of wisdom.” Their purpose is to utilize the collective strength of college women to promote academic excellence, community service, and cultural enrichment. Distinguished DELTA’s include Shirley Chisholm, Nancy Wilson, Ruby Dee, and Nikki Giovanni. www.deltasigmatheta.org

SIGMA GAMMA RHO: The Sigmas were founded in 1922 at Butler University with the motto “greater service, greater progress.” The royal blue and gold work to encourage and promote high scholastic attainment, community service, and improvement of the quality of life and the society in which we live. Famous SIGMA’s include Ida Gardner, Anna Marie Horsford and Carolyn Robinson. www.sgrho1922.org

ZETA PHI BETA: Zetas began at Howard in 1920 and supports their purpose to foster the ideals of service, charity, scholarship, civic and cultural endeavors, sisterhood, and “finer womanhood.” Distinguished ZETA’s: Dionne Warwick, Clara McLaughlin, Esther Rolle and Algenita Scott Davis. www.zphib1920.org

National Panhellenic Council (NPC) Sororities

ALPHA EPSILON PHI*: Founded at Barnard College in 1909, the Alpha Epsilon Phi Phi Rho chapter at CSU began in 1988. AEPhi prizes individuality, encouraging each member to discover and develop the talents and abilities that make her unique. www.aephi.org

*NOTE: Alpha Epsilon Phi is currently inactive at CSU.  Please contact Bill Russell at w.russell@csuohio.edu or call 216-687-2048 if you are interested in re-activating this organization on campus.

THETA PHI ALPHA: The Theta’s were founded in 1912 at the University of Michigan to provide close comradeship, advance educational, social and philanthropic interests and leadership training adhering to highest moral standards. The Alpha Xi chapter was founded at CSU in 1979. Distinguished alums: Margaret Schott, Reds owner and Patricia Clancy. Visit their local chapter website at: www.thetaphialphaalphaxi.com or the national website at: www.thetaphialpha.org

Local or Service Sororities

GAMMA PHI DELTA: This service sorority started at CSU in 2002, and was founded in 1943 at Lewis College of Business to improve the economic, social and political status of all women, encourage education and value in humanity, and service to the community. www.gammaphideltasorority.com

CHI DELTA EPSILON: Founded as a local sorority in 2002, Chi Delta Epsilon is aimed at giving college women the opportunity to experience an harmonious relationship between social development and academic achievement. Chi Delts dedicate time to philanthropies including the Alzheimer’s Foundation and geriatric charities.

NU ALPHA PSI: The purpose of the organization shall be to provide fellowship and activities which focus on the special social and academic interests and needs of the mature, non-traditional female student (including, but not limited to, part-time female students with families).