NATIONAL PAN HELLENIC COUNCIL

The Delta State University National Pan Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) is an umbrella organization for seven historically black, international Greek letter Fraternities and Sororities. The Council 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. The National Pan Hellenic Council, Inc. stated purpose and mission: 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. Today, the primary purpose and focus of member organizations remains community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities. The individual member is also expected to align with a graduate/alumni chapter, following graduation from college to perpetuate the purpose of the Council.

ALPHA PHI ALPHA

  • Founded: December 4, 1906  – Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
  • Principles: Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for all Mankind
  • Chapter Name: Omicron Psi – 1983 at Delta State University
  • Annual Events: Project Alpha; Go to High School, Go to College; A Voteless People is a Hopeless People
  • Colors: Old Gold and Black
  • Flower: Yellow Rose
  • Symbol: Great Sphinx of Giza
  • Motto: First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA

  • Founded: January 15, 1908 – Howard University, Washington, D.C.
  • Principles: Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service
  • Chapter Name: Mu Gamma – 1978 at Delta State University
  • Annual Events: Breast Cancer Awareness; Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive; STD Forum
  • Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
  • Flower: Tea Rose
  • Symbol: Ivy Leaf
  • Motto: By Culture and By Merit

KAPPA ALPHA PSI

  • Founded: January 5, 1911 – Indiana State University, Bloomington, Indiana
  • Principles: Unite men of different backgrounds, encourage honorable achievement, promote the spiritual, social, and moral welfare of members, assist aims/purposes of the university, and inspire service in the public interest.
  • Chapter Name: Nu Eta – 1988 at Delta State University
  • Colors: Crimson and Cream
  • Flower: Red Carnation
  • Symbol: Diamond
  • Motto: Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor

OMEGA PSI PHI

  • Founded: November 17, 1911 – Howard University, Washington, D.C.
  • Principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift
  • Chapter Name: Upsilon Delta Delta – 1996 at Delta State University
  • Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold
  • Flower: African Violet
  • Symbol: Lamp
  • Motto: Friendship is Essential to the Soal

DELTA SIGMA THETA

  • Founded: January 13, 1913 – Howard University, Washington, D.C.
  • Principles: Scholarship, Service, and Sisterhood
  • Chapter Name: Kappa Pi – 1973 at Delta State University
  • Annual Events: Breast Cancer Awareness; HIV/AIDS Awareness and Testing; Adopt-A-Grandparent
  • Colors: Crimson and Cream
  • Flower: African Violet
  • Symbol: Fortitude
  • Motto:Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom

ZETA PHI BETA

  • Founded: January 16, 1920 – Howard University, Washington, D.C.
  • Principles: Sisterly Love, Scholarship, Service, and Finer Womanhood
  • Chapter Name: Psi Kappa – 1995 at Delta State University
  • Annual Events: March of Dimes/Stork’s Nest Program; HIV/AIDS Seminar; Z-Hope Program
  • Colors: Royal Blue and White
  • Flower: White Rose
  • Symbol: Dove
  • Motto:Scholarship, Sisterhood, Service, Finer Womanhood

PHI BETA SIGMA

  • Founded: January 9, 1914 – Howard University, Washington, D.C.
  • Principles: Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service
  • Chapter Name: Xi Beta – 1982 at Delta State University
  • Annual Events: Culture for Service Week; Sigma Reads; Community Image Awards Banquet
  • Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White
  • Flower: White Carnation
  • Symbol: Dove
  • Motto: Culture For Service and Service For Humanity