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National Panhellenic Council (NPHC)

NPHC Our History and Purpose

Founded on May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington DC,  National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) is currently composed of nine historically Black International Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities.  These member organizations are: 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.

National Pan-Hellenic Council at MSU

While having their own distinct heritages, the nine (9) member organizations of NPHC offer insight and a unique perspective into understanding and the development of Black socioeconomic and cultural life. Each of the nine (9) NPHC organizations evolved during periods when African Americans were being denied essential rights and privileges afforded others. Racial isolation on predominantly white campuses and social barriers of class on all campuses created a need for African Americans to align themselves with other individuals sharing common goals and ideals. With the realization of such a need, the Black Greek-lettered organization movement took on the personae of a haven and outlet, which could foster brotherhood and sisterhood in the pursuit to bring about social change through the development of social programs that would create positive change for Blacks and the country. Today the need remains the same.

At Michigan State University, eight of the 9 member organizations have active chapters, and we hope to soon welcome the last back to our community.  Our organizations are active sponsors of healthy social outlets for State’s students, but let us be clear about the fact that our primary purpose and focus remains constant, community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities.  NPHC @ MSU and our respective members have pledged to devote our resources to service in our community and are proud to continue a legacy of scholarship, service and cultural uplift that has been at the core of Black Greek life for nearly 100 years.

NPHC @ MSU 2007– 2008 Officers

Fraternities

• Alpha Phi Alpha
• Kappa Alpha Psi
• Omega Psi Phi
• Phi Beta Sigma

Sororities

• Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Delta Sigma Theta
• Zeta Phi Beta
• Sigma Gamma Rho