Alpha Psi Lambda, National Inc.
Description: Alpha Psi Lambda is a coeducational Hispanic interest college fraternity with the goal of service to the Latino community.
Subject Category: Fraternities & Sororities; Education
Alpha Rho Lambda, Sorority, Incorporated / Alianza de Raíces Latinas
Description: Alpha Rho Lambda is a Latina interest sorority with three chapters and looking to expand nation-wide. The organization concentrates on service to the Latino community as well as developing a social and academic support network for its members.
Subject Category: Fraternities & Sororities; Education
Chi Upsilon Sigma, National Sorority Inc.
Description: Chi Upsilon Sigma (CUS) strives to promote a positive image of the community of color, particularly Latinos, by inculcating political, educational, cultural and social awareness, servicing the community, and fostering an appreciation of the Latino culture.
Subject Category: Fraternities & Sororities; Education
Description: Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha is a national Latina-based sorority founded in the East Coast. Our foundation lays in the word "hermandad," which means "sisterhood" in Spanish, and is derived from our Latin American roots. Since our founding year 1990, we have been able to achieve a national status and become one of the largest Latina sororities in the country. We are united by our common goals and bonded by the ties of sisterhood. As an organization, we are committed to the community; dedicated to our personal empowerment through academic achievement; and continue to increase the awareness of our beautiful and diverse backgrounds.
Subject Category: Fraternities & Sororities; Education
Kappa Delta Chi @ The University of Texas
Description: A Latina community service and academically excelling
organization that promotes positive aspects on universities campus nation wide.
Subject Category: Fraternities & Sororities; Education
Lambda Theta Phi, Fraternidad Latina, Inc.
Description: Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity, Inc. is a national Latino organization with over 75 satellite chapters representing all of the major metropolitan areas across the United States. Lambda Theta Phi is a non-profit service/social fraternity emphasizing Latin unity and the celebration of the Latin culture.
Subject Category: Fraternities & Sororities; Education
Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc.
Description: As of August 2000, Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc. was recognized as a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, Inc. (N.A.L.F.O.). N.A.L.F.O. defines their existence with Latino Greeks as the following:
"The heart of the organization is a sense of family that serves as a nationwide support system for all Latino fraternity and sorority members. NALFO allows members of all Latino fraternal organizations to come together as a family to voice issues of common concern and pool our resources for maximum benefit. In January 2001, NALFO again made history when it merged with a national Latino Greek council, Concílio Nacional de Hermandades Latinas (CNHL), to form the only national umbrella organization for Latino fraternities and sororities. As a result, the NALFO family currently includes 22 organizations from around the United States."
Subject Category: Fraternities & Sororities; Education
Description: The purpose of this brotherhood, a service/social fraternity, dedicated to the need and concerns of the Hispanic community is to promote and maintain the traditional values of unity, honesty, integrity, and leadership. The Brotherhood was founded in order to provide to any man a diverse fraternal experience, which coincides with a higher education.
Subject Category: Fraternities & Sororities; Education
Description: Sigma Lambda Beta was founded in 1986 at the University of Iowa by 18 men of various backgrounds, mostly Latino. Since then, Sigma Lambda Beta has grown to be an international organization, with over 70 Chapters, Colonies, and Alumni Associations across the nation. Sigma Lambda Beta extends from Puerto Rico to Rhode Island, Texas to Washington, and many areas in between. They have also established an Education Foundation, which gives away scholarships to its members. Their motto is Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture.
Subject Category: Fraternities & Sororities; Education
Description: Sigma Lambda Gamma is the largest Latina-based sorority in the Nation. Founded in 1990 at the University of Iowa, Sigma Lambda Gamma promotes social interaction, cultural awareness, academics, morals and ethics, and community service. Their motto is Culture is Pride, Pride is Success.
Subject Category: Fraternities & Sororities; Education