National Pan-Hellenic Council
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was founded to provide a venue of cooperation and communication concerning issues of mutual interest for historically African-American Greek-letter fraternities and sororities. The Lamar NPHC serves as the official coordinating agent of the campus NPHC organization in the furtherance of their national programs and to promote unity on the campus.
Fraternities
NPHC Sororities
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Beta Chapter
Nickname: AKA
Founded: January 15, 1908 at Howard University
Founded at Lamar: December 7, 1970
Motto: “By Culture and By Merit”
Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Symbol: Ivy Leaf
Philanthropy: HBCU For Life, Women’s Healthcare and Wellness
National Website: aka1908.com
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Eta Psi Chapter
Nickname: Deltas
Founded: January 13, 1913 at Howard University
Founded at Lamar: December 4, 1970
Motto: “Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom”
Colors: Crimson and Cream
Symbol: Pyramid
Philanthropy: Delta Research and Education Foundation
National Website: deltasigmatheta.org
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Mu Epsilon Chapter
Nickname: S G Rho
Founded: November 12, 1922 at Butler University
Founded at Lamar: June 7, 1991
Motto: “Greater Service, Greater Progress”
Colors: Royal Blue and Gold
Symbol: Poodle
Philanthropy: St. Jude's, March of Dimes
National Website: sgrho1922.org
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Epsilon Delta Chapter
Nickname: Zetas
Founded: January 16, 1920 at Howard University
Founded at Lamar: December 4, 1971
Motto: “A Community-Conscious, Action-Oriented Organization”
Colors: Royal Blue and White
Symbol: Dove
Philanthropy: March of Dimes, Z-Hope, Stork’s Nest
National Website: zphib1920.org
NPHC Fraternities
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Epsilon Rho Chapter
Nickname: Alphas
Founded: December 4, 1906 at Cornell University
Founded at Lamar: November 22, 1963
Motto: “First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All”
Colors: Black and Old Gold
Symbol: Sphinx
Philanthropy: March of Dimes, Black and Gold Pageant
National Website: apa1906.net
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Zeta Psi Chapter
Nickname: Kappa, Nupes
Founded: January 5, 1911 at Indiana University Bloomington
Founded at Lamar: April 6, 1973
Motto: “Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor”
Colors: Crimson and Cream
Symbol: Diamond
Philanthropy: Guide Right
National Website: kappaalphapsi1911.com
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Upsilon Theta Chapter
Nickname: Ques
Founded: November 17, 1911 at Howard University
Founded at Lamar: May 22, 1970
Motto: “Friendship is Essential to the Soul”
Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold
Symbol: Lamp
Philanthropy: HBCU Endowment Scholarship
National Website: oppf.org
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Epsilon Nu Chapter
Nickname: Sigmas
Founded: January 9, 1914 at Howard University
Founded at Lamar: March 17, 1972
Motto: “Culture For Service and Service for Humanity”
Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White
Symbol: Crescent Moon
Philanthropy: Sigma Beta Club
National Website: phibetasigma1914.org
