Meet the University of Alabama Sororities: A guide to the 22 women's organizations on campus (2024)

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Want to know more about each of Alabama's 22 sororities? Read through to find out each organization's founding year, colors, symbol, philanthropy project and much more.

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Alpha Upsilon Chapter
Founded: Oct. 15, 1815
Founders: Anna Allen, Olive Burnett, Bertha Deniston, Amy Dubois, Nellie Gamble, Bessie Grooms, Estelle Leonard
Color: Scarlet and Olive
Flower: Red carnation, "flower of the Gods"
Badge/Pin: Golden Lyre set with pearls
Motto: "Together let us seek the heights"
Brand: Real. Strong. Women.
Philanthropy: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention
University where they were founded: DePauw University in Indiana
Website: http://alphachiua.com/
Twitter: @AlphaChiUA
Instagram: @alphachiua
Facebook: Alpha Chi Omega- Alpha Upsilon, The Univ. of Alabama

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Tau Chapter
Founded: 1925
Founders: Karin Anderson Dyer and Edith Bishop McAulay
Founded at Alabama: 2004 by Cassie Elizabeth Hooks, Heather Suzanne Dean, Virginia Marie Mathews, Mistie Rose Taylor Shoemaker and Allison Dale Welch.
Color: Flame and Blue
Flowers: Gladiolus and Delphinium
Mascot: Lamb
Motto: "As in a mirror"
Philanthropy: The Brown House
University where they were founded: UCLA
Website: http://www.adchibama.org
Twitter: @adxtau
Instagram: adxtau
Facebook: Alpha Delta Chi Tau Chapter

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Eta Chapter
Fun fact: The first secret society for college women. The original name for the sorority was the "Adelphean Society."
Founded: 1851
Founders: Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald, Ella Pierce Turner, Octavia Andrew Rush, Mary Evans Glass, Sophronia Woodruff Dews and Elizabeth Williams Mitchell.
Founded at Alabama: 1907
Color: Azure blue and White
Badge: Gold badge with black enamel center which pictured the clasped hands, the two stars, and the greek letters.
Flower: Woodland Violet
Mascot: Lion (Alphie)
Motto: "We Live For Each Other"
Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Charities
University where they were founded: Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia
Website: http://etachapter.wix.com/alabamaalphadeltapi
Twitter: @alabamaadpi
Instagram: @alabamaadpi
Tumblr: @alabamaadpi

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Psi Chapter
Founded: May 30, 1904
Founders: Officially founded by 11 women at the home of Dr. Wellesley Perry Coddington, a professor at Syracuse University.
Colors: Red, Buff and Green
Jewel: Pearl
Flowers: A red and a buff rose with green asparagus plumosa fern
Mascot: Squirrel
Motto: "Inspire the Woman. Impact the World."
Philanthropy: Diabetes awareness and education
University where they were founded: Syracuse University
Website: http://crimson.alphagammadelta.org/
Twitter: @AlphaGamPsi
Instagram: @uaalphagam
Tumblr: http://uaagd.tumblr.com

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Theta Sigma Chapter
Founded: January 15, 1908
Founder: Ethel Hedgeman Lyle
University where they were founded: Howard University
Founded at Alabama: April 14, 1974
Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Flower: Pink Tea Rose
Motto: "By Culture and By Merit"
Philanthropy: ASCEND Youth Enrichment Program
Website: https://ua.collegiatelink.net/organization/alphakappaalpha
Facebook: University of Alabama NPHC
Twitter: NPHC_UA

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Alpha Delta Chapter
Founded: January 2, 1897
Founders: Jessie Wallace Hughan, Helen St. Clair Mullan, Elizabeth Heywood Wyman, and Stella George Stern Perry
Founded at Alabama: February 25, 1967
Colors: Cardinal
Flowers: 19th Century French rose, General Jacqueminot
Jewel: Ruby
Mascot: Panda
Motto: "Women Enriched Through Lifelong Friendship." (mission statement); "Sisters. Living our Values. Changing the Future." (vision statement)
Badge: Composed of the three initial letters of the three words of the motto, superimposed one upon the next in order, which gives the Fraternity its name.
University where they were founded: Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City
Website: www.alabamaaoii.com
Twitter: @BamaAOII
Instagram: @bamaaoii
Tumblr: http://bamaalphaomicronpi.tumblr.com

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Beta Mu Chapter
Founded: 1872
Founders: Clara Bradley Wheeler Baker Burdette, Hattie Florence Chidester Lukens, Martha Emily Foote Crow, Ida Arabella Gilbert DeLamanter Houghton, Jane Sara Higham, Kate Elizabeth Hogoboom Gilbert, Elizabeth Grace Hubbell Shults, Rena A. Michaels Atchison, Louise Viola Shepard Hanco*ck, Clara Sittser Williams
University where they were founded: Syracuse University
Colors: Silver and Bordeaux
Flowers: The fragrant lily of the valley and the blue and gold forget-me-not
Symbol: Ivy leaf with the new member badge taking its form
Badge: An unjeweled monogram of gold showing the symbol of Alpha superimposed upon the symbol of Phi. Inscribed in black on the symbol Phi are the letters a, o, e. The meaning of these letters is reserved for the initiation ceremony.
Mascot: Phi Bear
Motto: "Union Hand in Hand"
Website: http://alphaphialabama.com/
Twitter: @alphaphibetamu1
Instagram: @alabamaalphaphi
Tumblr: http://alphaphialabama.tumblr.com

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Nu Beta Chapter
Founded: April 5, 1895
Founders: Ina May Boles, Jobelle Holcombe, Charles Richardson, Alice Simonds, Jean Vincenheller
Founded at Alabama: 1922
University where they were founded: University of Arkansas
Colors: Cardinal and Straw
Symbol: Skull and Crossbones
Mascot: Owl
Motto: "Hellenic Culture and Christian Ideals"
Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation
Website: http://nubetachiomega.com/
Twitter: @ChiOmegaNBChapter
Instagram: @uachiomega

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Delta Mu Chapter
Fun fact: Tri Delta was the first National Panhellenic Conference organization to establish a non-discrimination policy.
Founded: 1888
Founders: Sarah Ida Shaw and Eleanor Dorcas Pond
University where they were founded: Boston University
Notable alum: Nicole Jordan (Miss Tennessee, 2010)
Colors: Silver, gold and cerulean blue
Jewel: Pearl
Flower: Pansy
Mascot: Dolphin
Motto: "Let us steadfastly love one another."
Philanthropy: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Website: http://ua.tridelta.org
Instagram: @tridelta_UA

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Beta Psi Chapter
Founded: 1873
Founders: Anna Boyd, Mary Comfort and Eva Webb
Founded at Alabama: Recolonized in the fall of 2011
University where they were founded: Lewis School for Girls in Oxford, Miss.
Colors: Bronze, pink and blue
Flower: Cream-colored rose
Symbol: Anchor
Badge: The original badge of their Founders was the letter "H," symbolizing hope, the Founders' watchword.
Motto: "Do good."
Philanthropy: Service for Sight
Website: http://ua.deltagamma.org
Twitter: @bamadeltagamma
Instagram: @bamadeltagamma
Tumblr: http://bamadeltagamma.tumblr.com

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Lambda Zeta Chapter
Founded: January 13, 1913
Founders: 22 undergraduate women
University where they were founded: Howard University
Founded at Alabama: March 23, 1974
Fun fact: The first black sorority on UA's campus
Colors: Crimson and cream
Flower: African violet
Symbol: Fortitude
Motto: "Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom"
Philanthropy: Adopt-A-Freshman Mentoring Program, Lupus Foundation
Website: http://bama.ua.edu/~nphc/delta.php
Facebook: University of Alabama NPHC
Twitter: NPHC_UA

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Alpha Gamma Chapter
Founded: October 24, 1902.
Founders: Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, Anna Keen, Julia Bishop, Mabelle Minton and Anne Simmons
University where they were founded: Miami University in Oxford, Ohio
Colors: Rose and green
Flower: Pink Killarney rose
Jewel: Diamond
Mascot: Turtle
Motto: "May the flame endure"
Philanthropy: Speech and Hearing Impaired and The Painted Turtle Camp
Website: www.alabamadeltazeta.com
Twitter: @UADeltaZeta
Instagram: @uadz
Tumblr: http://deltazetabama.tumblr.com

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Epsilon Lambda Chapter
Fun fact: First organization to call itself a sorority. Previous organizations were called "Women's Fraternities."
Founded: November 11, 1874
Founders: Helen M. Dodge, Frances E. Haven, E. Adeline Curtis and Mary A. Bingham
Founded at Alabama: 1989
University where they were founded: Syracuse University
Colors: Pink, brown and mode
Flower: Pink carnation
Symbol: Crescent moon
Motto: "Founded upon a rock."
Core values: Love, labor, learning and loyalty
Philanthropy: Girls on the Run
Website: http://www.uagammaphibeta.com
Twitter: @UAGammaPhi
Instagram: @uagammaphi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UAGammaPhiBeta
Tumblr: uagammaphi.tumblr.com

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Delta Omicron Chapter
Fun fact: The first women's organization to use Greek letters in its name.
Founded: 1870
Founders: Bettie Locke, Alice Allen), Bettie Tipton and Hannah Fitch
University where they were founded: Indiana Asbury (now DePauw University)
Colors: Black and gold
Flower: Black and gold pansy
Symbol: Kite and twin stars
Motto: "Leading women."
Philanthropy: CASA for Children
Website: http://dotheta.wix.com/uatheta
Twitter: @bamatheta
Instagram: @bamatheta
Facebook: Kappa Alpha Theta, Delta Omicron

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Zeta Chapter
Founded: October 23, 1897
Founders: Lenora Ashmore Blackiston, Mary Sommerville Sparks Hendrick, Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson and Sara Turner
Founded at Alabama: March 12, 1904
University where they were founded: State Female Normal School (now Longwood University), Farmville, Va.
Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White
Flower: White rose
Jewels: Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Symbol: Nautilus Shell, Dagger and Diamond Shape
Mascot: Teddy Bear
Motto: "Building Confidence. Inspiring Action."
Philanthropy: Girl Scouts of the USA, Prevent Child Abuse America
Website: ua.kappadelta.org
Instagram: @kappadeltaua
Facebook: Kappa Delta- The University of Alabama

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Gamma Pi Chapter
Founded: 1870
Founders: Mary Louise Bennett, Hannah Jeannette Boyd, Mary Moore Stewart, Anna Elizabeth Willits, Martha Louisa Stevenson and Susan Burley Walker
Founded at Alabama: 1927
University where they were founded: Monmouth College in Illinois
Notable alum: Roberta Alison (Professional tennis player, runner-up at the 1965 Cincinnati Masters)
Colors: Light blue and dark blue
Flower: Iris (and Fleur-de-lis)
Symbol: Key
Mascot: Owl
Jewel: Sapphire
Motto: "Aspire to Be."
Philanthropy: Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Alabama, Bright Minds Reading Program
Website: ua.kappa.org
Twitter: @BamaKappaGamma
Instagram: @kappa_kappa_instagramma
Facebook: Kappa Kappa Gamma- University of Alabama

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Alpha Zeta Chapter
Founded: 1852
Founders: Mary Elizabeth Myrick (Daniel), Mary Ann DuPont (Lines) and Martha Bibb Hardaway (Redding) (or Mary, Mary and Martha)
Founded at Alabama: 1932
University where they were founded: Wesleyan College in Macon, Ga.
Notable alums: Madeline Mitchell (Miss Alabama USA, 2011), Kathryn Stockett (author, "The Help")
Colors: Rose and White
Flower: Rose-colored carnation
Symbol: Quatrefoil
Mascot: Lion (Sir Fidel)
Motto: Les Soeurs Fideles ("The Faithful Sisters")
Philanthropy: Children's Miracle Network (CMN), Dance Marathon, Hoops for Hope
Website: http://www.uaphimu.com/
Twitter: @PhiMuatUA
Instagram: @uaphimu
Tumblr: http://phimualabama.tumblr.com

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Alabama Beta
Founded: 1867
Founders: Clara Brownlee Hutchinson, Libbie BrookGaddis, Emma Brownlee Kilgore, Margaret Campbell, Rosa Moore, Ada Bruen Grier, Nancy Black Wallace, Jennie Horne Turnbull, Jennie Nicol, Inez Smith Soule, Fannie Thomson and Fannie Whitenack Libbey
Founded at Alabama: 1949
University where they were founded: Monmouth College
Colors: Wine and Silver Blue
Flower: Wine Carnation
Symbol: Arrow
Mascot: Angel
Motto: Pi Beta Phi
Philanthropy: Read, Lead, Achieve
Website: http://www.uapibetaphi.com
Twitter: @ALBeta_PiPhi,
Instagram: @albetapiphi
Tumblr: http://uapibetaphi.tumblr.com
Snapchat: @uapibetaphi

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Rho Chapter
Founded: March 25, 1917
Founders: Dora Bloom Turteltaub, Amy Apfel Tishman, Marian Gerber Greenberg, Grace Srenco Grossman, Inez Dane Ross, Regene Freund Cohane, Lenore Rubinow
Founded at Alabama: May 10, 1935
University where they were founded: Cornell University
Colors: Cafe Au Lait and Old Blue
Flower: Yellow Tea Rose
Badge: Torch
Jewel: Lais Lazuli
Mascot: Teddy Bear
Motto: "One Hope of Many People"
Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America, Tuscaloosa's One Place
Website: http://www.alabamasigdelt.com
Twitter: @bamasigdelt
Instagram: @bamasigdelt
Facebook: Sigma Delta Tau at Alabama

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Zeta Chi Chapter
Founded: December 30, 1929
Founders: Mary Lou Allison Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Dulin Redford, Bessie M. Downey Martin and Cubena McClure
University where they were founded: Butler University
Colors: Royal Blue and Gold
Flower: Yellow Tea Rose
Mascot: Poodle
Motto: "Greater Service, Greater Progress"
Philanthropy: OPERATION BigBookBag, Wee Savers, Project Reassurance, Habitat for Humanity
Website: http://bama.ua.edu/~nphc/rho.php
Facebook: University of Alabama NPHC
Twitter: NPHC_UA

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Iota Eta Chapter
Founded: January 16, 1920
Founders: Arizona Cleaver, Myrtle Tyler, Viola Tyler, Fannie Pettie, and Pearl A. Neal
University where they were founded: Howard University
Founded at UA: May 4, 1974
Colors: Royal Blue and White
Flower: White Rose
Symbol: Dove
Motto: "A community-conscious, action-oriented organization"
Founding Principles: Scholarship, Sisterhood, Service, Finer Womanhood
Philanthropy: The National Educational Foundation, Z-HOPE (Zetas Helping Other People Excel)
Website: http://www.bama.ua.edu/~zpb1920/
Facebook: University of Alabama NPHC
Twitter: NPHC_UA

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Nu Chapter
Founded: 1898
Founders: Maud Jones Horner, Della Lewis Hundley, Alice Bland Coleman, Mary Campbell Jones Batte, Alice Grey Welsh, Ethel Coleman Van Name, Helen May Crafford, Frances Yancey Smith, Ruby Leigh Orgain
Founded at Alabama: 1909
University where they were founded: State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) in Farmville, Va.
Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray
Flower: White Violet
Symbol: Crown
Motto: "Seek the Noblest"
Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness
Website: http://ua.zetataualpha.org/
Twitter: @ZetaTauAlphaNu
Instagram: @ztanu
Tumblr: http://alabamazta.tumblr.com

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