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The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) is currently composed
of nine (9) historically African American International Greek letter Sororities
and Fraternities. 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 is “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.” The NPHC is represented at Villanova by the following
organizations:
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Alpha Kappa Alpha (ΑΚΑ)
Alpha Kappa AlpHa is the oldest Greek-letter organization established
in America by Black women. Founded in 1908 at Howard University in
Washington, D.C., the idea formation was conceived by Ethel Hedgeman
Lyle of St. Louis, Missouri.
Through the years Alpha Kappa Alpha's functioning has become more
complex. After her incorporation as a perpetual body in 1913, Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporatedgradually branched out and became the
channel through which selected college-trained women improved the social
and economic conditions in their city, state nation and the world.
Alpha Kappa ALpha Sorority, Incorporated cultivates and encourages high
scholastic and ethical standards; promotes unity and friendship among
college women; alleviates problems concerning girls and women; maintains
a progressive interest in college life; and serves all mankind through a
nucleus of more than 160,000 women in over 900 chapters.
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Kappa Alpha Psi (ΚΑΨ)
The Delta Eta Chapter was founded on the campus of the University of
Pennsylvania in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, on February 11th 1952. The
charter was established as the Philadelphia Citywide chapter of Kappa
Alpha Psi, comprising of serveral higher educational institutions,
including Drexel University, Villanova University, LaSalle University,
and Beaver College, which was later renamed Arcadia University.
Today the Delta Eta Chapter enjoys over 50 years of achievement on these
campuses, holding annual events such as: The Annual Crimson & Cream
Scholarship Ball; Kappa Week; Nupe Week; and many other events.
Throughout the Northeastern Province, the Delta Eta Chapter has come to
be regarded as a leader among leaders, setting the tone for what can
only be described as promising future for not only Kappa Alpha Psi, but
for the city, the state and world. The impact of these future leaders
will resonate through the history of Kappa Alpha Psi and the world for
years to come.
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