Delta Zeta's History
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Delta Zeta Sorority was founded at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, on October 24, 1902. It was the first sorority to be founded at the university. When six young women came together in 1902 to form a social sorority, they had a vision of lifetime sisterhood fostered by ideas that they cherished. They bonded quickly as they faced the challenges of starting a sorority on a male-dominated campus, as women had just been given full status as students at Miami University. Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, Anna Keen, Julia Bishop, Mabelle Minton and Anne Simmons met with Dr. Guy Potter Benton, then president of the university, to make their idea a reality.
The Founders then went on to lay the foundation for the Sorority which would have a national reach. To date, Delta Zeta has enriched the lives of over 247,000 alumnae and collegiate members in the United States and Canada.
Delta Zeta Kappa Phi's History
Our Chapter was founded in 1971 at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. We were the second sorority at UNC Charlotte. We pride ourselves on being diverse, always accepting one another, and living life to the fullest. Our sisterhood believes in the motto "Be Authentically You." Delta Zeta encourages 110% involvement, therefore, many of our sisters are involved in other organizations on campus, and in the community. We strive to lead and serve one another. The sisters of Kappa Phi believe in giving graciously, to seek justice, and defend the truth.
