This fall, two new clubs are set to join the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ community. The University will officially introduce Greek life to campus, opening the door to a new era of community-building, leadership, and student involvement.
Led by the Division of Student Affairs, this initiative reflects a thoughtful and strategic vision to enrich all students experience at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ. By introducing Greek life, »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ aims to foster a stronger sense of belonging while creating new pathways for personal growth, service, and lifelong relationships Plans are already in place to expand this initiative in the coming years, with additional sororities and fraternities to follow.
As part of the inaugural rollout, »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ will welcome two organizations: Theta Phi Alpha and Phi Kappa Theta. Both groups bring long-standing traditions rooted in scholarship, service, leadership and community, values that closely align with the University’s mission and identity.
“We are excited to bring fraternity and sorority life to »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ as a meaningful way to deepen student connection and engagement,” said Janine Biscari, Vice President for Student Affairs. “Theta Phi Alpha and Phi Kappa Theta exemplify the values we seek to cultivate within our community, and we look forward to their positive impact on our students and campus life.”
Theta Phi Alpha, founded by 10 women in August 1912, is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). The sorority has about 54 active collegiate chapters nationwide and centers its service around addressing hunger and homelessness. Chapters lead fundraising, outreach, and volunteer efforts that support vulnerable populations in their local communities.
Phi Kappa Theta, founded in 1959 by the merging of two national social fraternities (Phi Kappa and Theta Kappa Phi), is a member of the North American Interfraternity Conference. The fraternity has over 35 active chapters at colleges across the nation, and emphasizes service and social responsibility, engaging in a range of community-based initiatives that support local needs.
At a university where community engagement is already a central part of student life, the introduction of Greek organizations marks a new avenue for involvement. As these groups prepare to launch, they bring added opportunities for students to engage in service and contribute to the surrounding community in meaningful ways.
More information about fraternity and sorority life at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, including upcoming events and how to get involved, will be shared in the coming months!
