Tag: history

Founders' Day: Sisterhood Then and Now

Our seven Founders wanted to create an organization that offered social interaction, friendship and artistic society as well as a place that fostered the advancement of the principles of true womanhood.

Growing the Real. Strong. Women.® Experience

While Alpha Chi Omega started out with just seven young women as members – all students in the School of Music at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana – growth has always been top of mind for our sisterhood.

Leading Us to the Heights Through Her Example

While our seven Founders clearly led the way in establishing Alpha Chi Omega in 1885, other impactful leaders soon emerged.

A Common Bond – Alpha Chi Omega and the Arts

From the sisterhood’s earliest days, Alpha Chi Omegas have been bound by our Founders’ musical gifts.

Setting the Pace – Our First Alumnae Chapter

While we may take the growth of Alpha Chi Omega in terms of collegiate chapters almost for granted, our alumnae chapters have also long played a pivotal role in the Fraternity’s continued evolution.

Calling all Sisters for our Oral History Project

In late summer and early fall of 2024, Alpha Chi Omega is embarking on an oral history project, gathering unique perspectives, recollections and stories of sisters relevant to both individual chapters and the broader Alpha Chi Omega Enterprise.