All About Delta Gamma

Delta Gamma, also commonly referred to as DG, is one of the 26 sororities that make up the National Panhellenic Conference. Creating a space for women to have a safe and empowering community on campuses is extremely important to DG’s, through a belonging culture, empowerment, and putting purpose to practice. Members practice high ideals of friendship, education and cultural interests, social responsibility, and good character.

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Delta Gamma's History

Delta Gamma was founded on December 25, 1873 at The Lewis School for Girls in Oxford, Mississippi! The three founding women include: Anna Boyd Ellington, Eva Webb Dodd and Mary Comfort Leonard. 

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What is Delta Gamma's Philanthropy?

Delta Gamma’s philanthropy promotes Service for Sight, which supports the five schools founded by Delta Gamma’s for the visually impaired. Service for Sight also supports North American organizations that work towards sight preservation and conservation.

This philanthropy was put into place in 1936 when a blind member, Ruth Billow, advocated for aid to the blind.

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Delta Gamma Chapters

With 150 active chapters and 200 alumnae groups of DG, there are over 250,000 initiated members!

Delta Gamma is most well known at the University of Georgia, Lafayette College and The University of Montana.

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Delta Gamma Symbols, Colors and Motto

Symbols: The Anchor, the symbol for hope.

Colors: Bronze, pink and blue

Motto: Do Good.

Flower: Cream-colored rose

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