What is the divine nine (NPHC)?
This National Pan-Greek Council (NPHC) Nine historically black brotherhood and sorority-to-frequent parliament The divine nine-This is for more than a century, the HBCU shape life. These organizations confuse scholarships, services, leadership, cultural expression and lifelong brotherhood / brotherhood. On the campus you will see them everywhere: Mentorization programs, voter registration drivers, retirement forces, community service, step-by-step shows and tests, give return traditions and graduates. Campus, the same energy surrounds the city with extensive graduates, national campaigns and global relief.
NPHC life is rooted Service and Scholarship. Each organization has its own founding story, symbols and signature programs, but shares basic values: academic excellence, leadership development, community rise and respect to Rituala. Culture is hidden in the design of the design of when there are live and public (step shows, schemes, areas), membership education and rituals. The line between these worlds is to protect the art, to protect the holiness.
Nine (alphabetically) at a glance
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc (Aka) – HOWARD University was established in 1908. With a long tradition of service, scholarships and sisters, campus management and community programs.
- Alpha Phi Alpha Froderlity, Inc. (φα) – Cornell University was established in 1906. Brotherhood, academic excellence and advocacy; strong mentoring and civic sign.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc (δσθ) – HOWARD University was established in 1913. Public service and social activities; Great emphasis on education and economic development.
- Iota Phi Theta Brotherhood, Inc. (θθ) – Morgan State University was established in 1963. The origin of modern times; Brotherhood with community activity and a service with a service.
- KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC (καψ) – Established in Indiana University in 1911. Achievements in every field of human efforts; Mentoring and leadership pipelines.
- Omega Psi Phi Froaterlity, Inc (ψψψ) – HOWARD University was established in 1911. Personality, retirement, perseverance, upgrade; Healthy Youth and Community Programs.
- Phi Beta Sigma Brotherhood, Inc (φβς) – HOWARD University was established in 1914. Culture for service and services for humanity; civic and collegial impact.
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc (σγρ) – It was built in 1922 at Usak University. Greater service, more progress; Education and Health Capital Initiatives.
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc (ζζβ) – Found 1920 at the University of Howard. Pension, service, sisterhood, fine femininity; Assistants and community partnership.
Note: Colors, stains, manual signs and ritual details are protected for members and official channels. See high levels of review; Read readers / graduates in the noise as needed.
How to join membership (intake) works – Basics
- Compatibility: Each chapter is determined by GPA, credit hours and service requirements. Many interests of interest (“Rush”) every time.
- To accept: Just follow communication in the official chapter. Universities and NPHC Orgs protect the serious anti-acing policy.
- Graduate / Graduate Chapters: Not only for masters – many members join after college through the chapters of local graduates.
- First service: Campus / community service, working hours and leadership roles are part of culture.
- Privacy of respect: Membership education is private; Problems / New member presentations are a folk holiday.
