NPHC Organizations at Auburn
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc . was founded in 1908 at Howard University. They are the first Greek Letter organization founded by African American Women. The sorority encourages high academic and social standards, promotes unity and friendship among college women, and seeks to alleviate problems concerning girls and women. Key alliances with Alpha Kappa Alpha include the Points of Light Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and Corporation for National and Community Services.
The Kappa Chi Chapter re-activated at Auburn in Spring 0f 2005. The international sorority supports the Sickle Cell Disease Support Network, the SIDS alliance, and Daimler Chrysler's "On Track" program which promotes seatbelt use. They have also supported the building of new schools in South Africa. The sorority is also involved with their Ivy reading AKAdemy, a reading tutorial program for students in grades K-3.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc . was founded in 1913 at Howard University. The sorority is dedicated to pubic service and provides programming and support in five key focus areas: Educational Development, Economic Development, Physical and Mental Health, Political Awareness and Involvement, and International Awareness and Involvement. Key alliances with Delta Sigma Theta include the NAACP, NCNW, and Habitat for Humanity.
The Kappa Upsilon Chapter was founded in 1974. The chapter supports Breast Cancer, Battered Women, Sickle Cell, and Alcohol Awareness, Clinical Depression Screening, and Habitat for Humanity. The chapter also participates greatly in the "Get out the Vote" campaign and voter registration. The chapter holds forums on a variety of topics such as genocide, health issues, community involvement, campus life, and study skills. Members read to children at Auburn Day Care centers and the chapter spearheads Delta Academy, a mentoring program targeted at girls age 11 to 14.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1920 on the campus of Howard University by five coeds. This sorority was based on the precepts of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love and Finer Womanhood. The Sorority is the first to be constitutionally bound to a brother fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Zeta’s national programs include endowment of its National Education Foundation and community outreach services.
Founded in 1989, the Gamma Xi chapter is dedicated to maintaining Zeta Phi Beta’s purpose of fostering the ideals of service, charity, scholarship, civic and cultural endeavors, and sisterhood. The chapter conducts a variety of public service activities on campus including rape awareness seminars, HIV prevention and STD awareness seminars and sickle cell awareness. Members volunteer at Boykin Community Center and the Lee County Boys and Girls Club. The chapter supports Project Uplift, participates in Walk America and sponsors a child through ALL Kids, an insurance program for the less fortunate.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first Black intercollegiate fraternity, was founded in 1906 at Cornell University. The fraternity’s goal is to supply voice and vision to the struggle of African-Americans and people of color around the world. In its efforts to help correct educational and economic injustices, Alpha Phi Alpha has created several national programs such as "Go to High School- Go to College" and "A Voteless People is a Homeless People".
Chartered in 1982, the Omicron Kappa chapter and its members have helped charter various campus organizations such as NSBE and BSU. Keeping to their motto: "I am my Brother’s Keeper," the chapter participates in the Big Brother/ Big Sister Program, volunteers at Boykin Community Center, and holds "Homeless for a Day", a project which highlights the tragedy of homelessness while collecting clothing and food.
The Theta Delta chapter was chartered in 1975. The chapter participates in community service projects such as the mentoring project at Boykin Community Center, donating to Blue Cross, Blue Shield, adopt-a-mile community service step shows, the repairing of a church home and bible study.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
was founded in 1911 on the campus of Howard University. The fraternity is built on four principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. It is the purpose of this organization to bind those with similar ideas and dwell together in unity. Omega Psi Phi actively supports the United Negro College Fund, the American Cancer Society. It has also created a national "Assault on Illiteracy" program. The Sigma Delta Chapter , chartered in 1972, was the first Black Greek-Lettered Organization on Auburn’s campus. Committed to campus and community involvement, the Sigma Delta chapter participates in a variety of activities. On campus, members participate in SGA, BSU, The Minority Engineering Program and the African American Peer Mentoring Program. Community activities include reading to children at Boykin Community Center and coaching teeball at Felton Little Park. In its annual "Achievement Week", the fraternity strives to spark the spirit of excellence in a variety of areas including academics, campus and community awareness, and entrepreneurship.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
was founded in 1914 at Howard University. Their motto is "Culture for Service and Service and Humanity". Their mission is to develop the ideas of brotherhood, scholarship, and service and to promote the general welfare of all persons. The fraternity carries on a three-fold program of bigger and Better Business, Education, and Social Action. Key alliances include the American Cancer Society, Congressional Black Caucus, NAACP, and the National Coalition of Black Voter Participation.Chartered in 1978,
the Kappa Zeta chapter participates in public service activities such as supporting Project Uplift, donating money to the Sickle Cell Foundation, holding concerts with Gospel Choir, and performing step shows for charity.
Other NPHC Organizations NOT Currently at Auburn
