Ashanti Bolling
Message from the Council President
The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) is currently composed of nine (9) International Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. NPHC 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.
On May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington DC, the National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed as a permanent organization with the following charter members: Omega Psi Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternities, and Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta Sororities. In 1931, Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternities joined the Council. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority joined in 1937 and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity completed the list of member organizations in 1997.
The stated purpose and mission of the organization in 1930 was “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.” Early in 1937, the organization was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois and became known as “The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated.”
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.- December 6th, 1906, at Cornell University
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - January 15th, 1908, at Howard University
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - January 5th, 1911, at Indiana University
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - November 17th, 1911, at Howard University
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - January 13th, 1913, at Howard University
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - January 9th, 1914, at Howard University
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - January 16th, 1920, at Howard University
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - November 12th, 1922, at Butler University
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. - September 18th, 1963, at Morgan State University
2023-2024 Executive Council
| President | Ashanti Bolling |
| Vice President | Kathrina Exantus |
| Treasurer | Cynthia Mutua |
| Secretary | Daria Rolle |
| Public Relations | Jasmine Johnson |
| Advisor | Sydney Jefferson |
NPHC Overview
The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. was established in 1930 on the campus of Howard University in Washington DC and was formed as a permanent organization for the is currently composed of nine, International fraternities and sororities commonly referred to as the "Divine Nine." NPHC 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 stated purpose and mission of the organization in 1930 was “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.” Early in 1937, the organization was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois and became known as “The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated.” -Adopted from The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated website.
The UConn National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was chartered on May 29, 1992 and reactivated in September 2007. It governs the historically African-American fraternities and sororities. Its purpose is to create and maintain high standards in the life of fraternities and sororities; perpetuate constructive fraternity and sorority relationships; foster an understanding of the structure and method of operation among the affiliate organizations; address, coordinate, and develop action strategies of mutual concern to the affiliate organizations; and serve as the conduit for such action plans as may be developed. All 9 organizations have had a presence at UConn however only those that are currently recognized by the CFSD are included below.
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Interested in Joining an NPHC Organization?
All interested in joining a fraternity or sorority at UConn must complete The First Step: An Orientation for Potential New Members and pass the quiz with a score of 20. Once you have completed the orientation, we encourage you to reach out to the chapter to find out more information about membership.
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