In the fall of 1902, at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, six of the first female students enrolled on the campus dreamed of creating a sorority. Together, Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, Anna Keen, Julia Bishop, Mabelle Minton, and Anne Simmons sought to create something special—a sorority based upon the noble principles of friendship, scholarship, and service. Over 122 years later, Delta Zeta has impacted the lives of over 300,000 alumnae and collegiate members. And as the flame passes from one generation to the next, our story continues to be one of resilience, friendship, and the power of a shared vision.
Delta Zeta is a women's membership organization with a vision to truly inspire action and impact lives globally through philanthropy, scholarship, and service. Built upon true and lasting friendship, our sisterhood empowers and prepares members for their futures with the shared experiences and values we hold dear.
Message from the Chapter President
President: Abbigail Niland
Expectations of Excellence Standings
| Active Member GPA | 3.461 | 3.545 |
| New Member GPA | 3.403 | 3.193 |
| Philanthropy Dollars Raised (excluding HuskyTHON) | $2,033.00 | $452.50 |
| HuskyTHON Dollars Raised (all school year) | $79,854.22 | |
| Total Volunteer Hours1,720 | 1,720 | 2,043.00 |
| Chapter EOE Status | Navy | Navy |
| Semester | Fall 2025 | Spring 2025 |
Updated: January 2026
Organizational Conduct History
No findings of responsibility.
Quick Facts
| Year Established at UConn: | 1943; Reestablished Fall 2017 |
| Chapter Name: | Gamma Beta |
| Nickname: | DZ |
| Colors: | Rose and Green |
| Symbol: | Roman Lamp |
| Philanthropy: | Hearing and Speech |
| Motto: | "Walk Truly in the Light of the Flame" |
| Signature Event: | Hockey for Hearing |
Chapter Awards
Second Place Parade Homecoming 2021
Third Place Banners Homecoming 2021
Second Place Lip Sync Homecoming 2024
Top HuskyTHON Fundraiser 2019
Top HuskyTHON Fundraiser 2020
Top HuskyTHON Fundraiser 2022
Top HuskyTHON Fundraiser 2023
Top HuskyTHON Fundraiser 2024
Top HuskyTHON Fundraiser 2025

