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National Panhellenic Council

Maroon and black logo with the words National Pan-Hellenic Council, Central Michigan University ChapterThe National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) is composed of nine international Greek letter sororities and fraternities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. NPHC promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.

On May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington D.C., the National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed as a permanent organization with the following charter members: Omega Psi Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternities, and Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta Sororities. In 1931, Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternities joined the council. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority joined in 1937 and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity completed the list of member organizations in 1997.

The stated purpose and mission of the organization in 1930 was “Unanimity of thought and action as far as possible in the conduct of Greek letter collegiate fraternities and sororities, and to consider problems of mutual interest to its member organizations.” Early in 1937, the organization was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois and became known as “The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated.”

Central Michigan University is currently home to five of the organizations in the Divine Nine, the Theta Theta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Kappa Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Mu Theta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Lambda Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma, Fraternity, Inc. and Omicron Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Inc.

 Questions? Contact us at nphc@cmich.edu.

Learn More about National Pan-Hellenic Council

Headquarters: Washington, D.C.

Founded: January 13, 1913 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Locally Founded: April 24, 1971

Colors: Crimson and Cream

Flower: African Violet

Symbol: Pyramid

Mascot: Elephant

Philanthropies: Delta Research and Educational Foundation

Motto: Intelligence is the torch of wisdom


 

 

Learn More about Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Headquarters: Decatur, GA

Founded: November 17, 1911 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Locally Founded: December 6, 1970

Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold

Flower: African Violet

Symbol: Lamp

Mascot: Dog

Philanthropies: Achievement Week; Brother You're on My Mind; High School Essay Contest; Project 1911

Motto: Friendship is essential to the soul

Learn More about Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Headquarters: Washington, D.C.

Founded: January 9, 1914 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Locally Founded: May 18, 1979

Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White

Flower: White Carnation

Symbol: Crescent

Mascot: Dove

Philanthropies: March of Dimes; Phi Beta Sigma National Foundation; Project Vote

Motto: Culture for service and service for humanity

Learn More about Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Headquarters: Cary, NC

Founded: November 12, 1922 at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN

Locally Founded: May 4, 1990

Colors: Royal Blue and Gold

Flower: Yellow Tea Rose

Mascot: Poodle
Philanthropies: March of Dimes, St. Jude; Swim 1922 with USA Swimming; National Urban League

Motto: Greater Service, Greater Progress

Learn More about Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Headquarters: Washington, D.C.

Founded: January 16, 1920 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Locally Founded: March 29, 1980

Colors: Royal Blue and White

Flower: White Rose

Symbol: Dove

Mascot: Kitty

Philanthropies: Elder Care Initiative; Stork's Nest; Adopt-A-School; ZHope; Get Engaged; March of Dimes

Motto: Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, Finer Womanhood

Learn More about Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.