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- Senior Bar Crawl: The Ultimate Send-Off in Style
Graduation season is right around the corner, which means it’s time for the iconic Senior Bar Crawl ! This tradition isn’t just about hitting your favorite spots one last time; it’s about celebrating years of memories with your closest friends. And what better way to make your crew stand out than with custom bar crawl shirts? Custom shirts aren’t just a fun touch — they’re essential for keeping your group together and creating lasting memories. Plus, they make for amazing photo ops. Ordering custom shirts is easier than ever! Connect with your Campus Manager or visit our site to explore endless design options. Whether you’re rolling with a small group or the entire senior class, we’ve got you covered. So grab your crew, design your dream shirts, and get ready to raise a glass (or a few) to an unforgettable event. Cheers to senior year!
- Bid Day Best Day
Make sure your chapter is fashion forward this fall bid day with University Tees apparel. University Tees is here to make your bid day visions come to life. From apparel to accessories and unique print methods, we have it all. Get started on your design today! All apparel styles can be customized for the 26 Panhellenic sororities*, students organizations, fraternity, clubs, colleges & more! University Tees is a leading merch provider of the following organizations: Alpha Chi Omega (ΑΧΩ), Alpha Delta Pi (ΑΔΠ), Alpha Epsilon Phi (ΑΕΦ), Alpha Gamma Delta (ΑΓΔ), Alpha Omicron Pi (ΑΟΠ), Alpha Phi (ΑΦ), Alpha Sigma Alpha (ΑΣΑ), Alpha Sigma Tau (ΑΣΤ), Alpha Xi Delta (ΑΞΔ), Chi Omega (ΧΩ), Delta Delta Delta (ΔΔΔ), Delta Gamma (ΔΓ), Delta Phi Epsilon (ΔΦΕ), Delta Zeta (ΔΖ), Gamma Phi Beta (ΓΦΒ), Kappa Alpha Theta (ΚΑΘ), Kappa Delta (ΚΔ), Kappa Kappa Gamma (ΚΚΓ), Phi Mu (ΦΜ), Phi Sigma Sigma (ΦΣΣ), Pi Beta Phi (ΠΒΦ), Sigma Delta Tau (ΣΔΤ), Sigma Kappa (ΣΚ), Sigma Sigma Sigma (ΣΣΣ), Theta Phi Alpha (ΘΦΑ), Zeta Tau Alpha (ΖΤΑ). *All designs are subject to approval by the Panhellenic Organization.
- Red: The Apparel Color of the Season
Everything you need to know to have the hottest red apparel this year! So many different red matching set options! Our Favorite Red Apparel Designs Stand Out On Campus All apparel styles can be customized for the 26 Panhellenic sororities*, students organizations, fraternity, clubs, colleges & more! University Tees is a leading merch provider of the following organizations: Alpha Chi Omega (ΑΧΩ), Alpha Delta Pi (ΑΔΠ), Alpha Epsilon Phi (ΑΕΦ), Alpha Gamma Delta (ΑΓΔ), Alpha Omicron Pi (ΑΟΠ), Alpha Phi (ΑΦ), Alpha Sigma Alpha (ΑΣΑ), Alpha Sigma Tau (ΑΣΤ), Alpha Xi Delta (ΑΞΔ), Chi Omega (ΧΩ), Delta Delta Delta (ΔΔΔ), Delta Gamma (ΔΓ), Delta Phi Epsilon (ΔΦΕ), Delta Zeta (ΔΖ), Gamma Phi Beta (ΓΦΒ), Kappa Alpha Theta (ΚΑΘ), Kappa Delta (ΚΔ), Kappa Kappa Gamma (ΚΚΓ), Phi Mu (ΦΜ), Phi Sigma Sigma (ΦΣΣ), Pi Beta Phi (ΠΒΦ), Sigma Delta Tau (ΣΔΤ), Sigma Kappa (ΣΚ), Sigma Sigma Sigma (ΣΣΣ), Theta Phi Alpha (ΘΦΑ), Zeta Tau Alpha (ΖΤΑ). *All designs are subject to approval by the Panhellenic Organization.
- Cheetah Print Sorority Apparel
Now Trending: Cheetah Print Designs Cheetah Print Is So In Cheetah print designs are everywhere this spring and are sure to be popular for fall bid day. Check out our favorite cheetah designs for inspo or create one of your own to stay trendy all year long! All apparel styles can be customized for the 26 Panhellenic sororities*, students organizations, fraternity, clubs, colleges & more! University Tees is a leading merch provider of the following organizations: Alpha Chi Omega (ΑΧΩ), Alpha Delta Pi (ΑΔΠ), Alpha Epsilon Phi (ΑΕΦ), Alpha Gamma Delta (ΑΓΔ), Alpha Omicron Pi (ΑΟΠ), Alpha Phi (ΑΦ), Alpha Sigma Alpha (ΑΣΑ), Alpha Sigma Tau (ΑΣΤ), Alpha Xi Delta (ΑΞΔ), Chi Omega (ΧΩ), Delta Delta Delta (ΔΔΔ), Delta Gamma (ΔΓ), Delta Phi Epsilon (ΔΦΕ), Delta Zeta (ΔΖ), Gamma Phi Beta (ΓΦΒ), Kappa Alpha Theta (ΚΑΘ), Kappa Delta (ΚΔ), Kappa Kappa Gamma (ΚΚΓ), Phi Mu (ΦΜ), Phi Sigma Sigma (ΦΣΣ), Pi Beta Phi (ΠΒΦ), Sigma Delta Tau (ΣΔΤ), Sigma Kappa (ΣΚ), Sigma Sigma Sigma (ΣΣΣ), Theta Phi Alpha (ΘΦΑ), Zeta Tau Alpha (ΖΤΑ). *All designs are subject to approval by the Panhellenic Organization.
- Guide To Being The Best Merch Organizer For Your Organization
Congrats on becoming the merch organizer for your organization! At University Tees our Campus Managers™ can help you with every step from creating your free design with our in-house graphic designers to the apparel arriving at your doorstep. University Tees makes group ordering easy in four steps: Design Product Finalize Order Details Order Shipped within 7-10 business days! The first step in this process is to Find Your Campus Manager™ , we have over 650 students across 300 college campuses nationwide who want to help you thrive in your role. Here is how easy it is when you work with University Tees for your apparel needs: Step 1: Design Coming up with a design for your order is easy, choose a design from our Design Gallery or work with one in-house team of talented graphic designers to create your design for free with unlimited free revisions. You can also utilize our Creative Convos™ to chat one-on-one with a graphic designer to ensure we perfectly bring your idea to life. Already created a design on Canva? We can print your hand-crafted designs easily Once you create your designs, send me the URL to the design You will send it to our artist to get approved by licensing and prepped for printing More details are here: https://universitytees.com/canva Design Guides: Each fall and spring we provide a guide with hundreds of trending designs for any occasion, check out our most recent one here! Resources for design inspiration: Design Gallery Instagram Pinterest Blog Step 2: Product We have endless products to choose from at various price points to fit your organization’s needs. View all of our products on our Product Gallery . Exclusive products only available at University Tees, our House Brand: Essentials Collection - Made with French terry fabric, a soft, comfortable fabric that is usually made mostly or entirely of cotton. Our French terry is made out of 100% cotton for ultimate comfort. The lightweight material we chose will make these items versatile in different climates. Available in 7 colors: Vanilla Ice, Caffeine, Arctic Blue, Midnight Sky, Alpine, Bubblegum Pink, and Cherry Red Items: Ribbed High Neck Tank Baby Ribbed Raglan Tee Baby Tee Contrast Tank Boyfriend Hoodie Boyfriend Crew Old School Joggers Wide Leg Sweatpants Sweatshorts Exclusive Partnerships: We are the only apparel company that can produce products with Custom Greek Life Is Good® Apparel Custom Greek Little Words Project® Bracelets Custom Greek Sunkissed Coconut Apparel Custom Greek Crocs ™ Our partnerships are always growing so your favorite brands may be collaborating with us soon! It’s more than just t-shirts, we offer hundreds of accessories and promo products like: Cups Stickers Hats Keychains Buttons Banners And so much more! Resources for products: Product Gallery Step 3: Finalize Order Details University Tees has a unique set of services available to our customers that other companies don’t offer. Order Minimums Our minimum order quantity requirement is only 12 pieces! Price breaks take place at a QTY of 24, 48, 72 & 96 Total Quantity Pricing (TQP) We offer the ability to put any design on multiple apparel items & colors. The quantity ordered for each will be added together for cheaper pricing! Helps hit the minimum of 12 Allows for price inclusivity across products More product flexibility in chapter-wide offerings - putting the same design on a hoodie, crewneck, and t-shirt Free service UTees offers! Bag & Tag™ For easier distribution, we can individually Bag & Tag™ each shirt with every member's name and size Bird Banks A Bird Bank is our online ordering system, we can collect your group’s order info like sizes, quantities, and payment so you don’t have to. Stress-free ordering without having to worry about collecting sizes and money from members Philanthropy Donations We can donate up to 10% of the order total to your philanthropy just for buying the merchandise through us or up charging the item to donate a portion per item! VIP Rewards Program Earn FREE rewards just for ordering with University Tees Discounts Stickers Buttons Hats T-shirts Receive a 10% off order sign-up bonus! Get exclusive recruitment promotions & freebies First recruitment order discount Free custom banner with 3 VIP credits Freebies for your whole chapter with 5 VIP credits Earn an extra VIP credit and unlock 50% off totes or hats by using University Tees for all of your recruitment orders Collect Credits, Claim Rewards 1 Order = 1 Credit Redeem or stack them for bigger prizes! 3 Credits Select between a custom 3x5 Banner or Flag 5 Credits Get 10% off of an order or a custom accessory for your whole chapter Stickers, Buttons, Motel Keychains, Keychain Bottle Openers, or Ping Pong Balls 10 Credits American Apparel Tees, embroidered hats, tote bags, or fanny packs for your entire chapter Turnaround Time The FASTEST turnaround time in the industry with 8-10 days to receive your order Shipping FREE bulk shipping! Individual shipping option Do you have a group order but it needs to be shipped to each member? No problem! We can individually ship pieces to each member of your group! Customer Order Review Custom link with clear design & apparel review Easy order checkout The best part about working with University Tees is that our Campus Managers™ walk you through each of these steps. They are college students just like you who can text to communicate instead of having to email a sales rep back and forth. We're so excited to see what you create with University Tees! Do you have a passion for apparel, sales, or marketing? Apply to be one of our Campus Managers™ to help other students bring their merch ideas to life while gaining real-world sales & marketing experience. Join a nationally recognized team of 650+ top students Earn up to 12% on every order that you close 100% remote, create your own schedule and work on your own time
- All About Theta Phi Alpha
Theta Phi Alpha is one of the 26 sororities that make up the National Panhellenic Conference. The sorority is also commonly referred to as Theta Phi. Sisterhood is extremely important to Theta Phi members. Networking with other women within the chapter allows members to make everlasting bonds and lifelong friendships. Philanthropy is one of Theta Phi Alpha’s largest values. A motto Theta Phi has is, “A Theta Phi Alpha engages in philanthropic efforts to help those less fortunate than herself.” The sorority’s philanthropic efforts play a key role in all aspects of membership. Theta Phi Alpha's History Theta Phi was originally founded as a Catholic sorority and has now opened up its membership to all women. Theta Phi Alpha was founded at the University of Michigan on August 30, 1912! What is Theta Phi Alpha's Philanthropy? Theta Phi Alpha chapters support three philanthropies. They include Camp Friendship, The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built, and Glenmary Home Missioners. Chapters will volunteer, participate in service projects, collect donations, and even host philanthropy events on campus to support these causes. Camp Friendship, located in Mississippi, was formed to help disadvantaged children develop skills in teamwork, create friendships, and helps to promote a sense of self worth through personal accomplishment. Theta Phi members can even volunteer at the two week long summer camp. Chapters will help support Camp Friendship by donating money raised from their philanthropy events. The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built was established in 1993 in an effort to help the homeless. The main goal is to improve the plight of the homeless through providing aid to shelters, home building, and neighborhood revitalization projects. Overall, this organization allows sorority members to be given the opportunity to help those in need within their local community. Theta Phi Alpha’s hiscotical philanthropy is Glenmary Home Missioners. It helps to support residents living in rural Appalachia through the distribution of clothes, food, and books. Volunteers also help provide residents with medical care, job training, and tutoring. Theta Phi Alpha Chapters There are currently 67 active chapters at universities across the nation. It is typically a smaller sized sorority in comparison to other National Panhellenic Conference organizations, but this allows the sisters to get to know each other even better. Theta Phi Alpha Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Compass Colors: Blue, Gold, and Silver Motto: Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring. Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Theta Phi Alpha apparel!
- All About Sigma Sigma Sigma
Sigma Sigma Sigma, commonly referred to as Tri Sigma and Sigma, is one of the 26 sororities that make up the National Panhellenic Conference. Chapters of Tri Sigma place a large emphasis on sisterhood. The sorority strives to provide exceptional experiences that empower women to change the world through following their five values: faith, love, hope, power, and wisdom. The values of the sorority can be seen in their sisterhood, the bonds members have formed with one another, and the way the organization interacts with their community. Sigma Sigma Sigma's History The sorority was founded on April 20, 1898 at Longwood College in Farmville, Virginia! What is Sigma Sigma Sigma's Philanthropy? The March of Dimes is Tri Sigma’s national philanthropic partner. Tri Sigma has partnered with the March of Dimes for over 60 years in a partnership known as Sigmas Serving Children. Since the beginning of the partnership, Tri Sigma has donated over $3 million dollars to help fund research and prevention of polio. Through supporting this cause, thousands of families with a newborn in intensive care were provided comfort and education through the NICU Family Support and millions of parents as well as health professionals have been able to improve babies’ health. Another main focus of Tri Sigma’s philanthropic efforts is the Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation. The foundation supports programs that align with the sorority’s five main values and raises funds for leadership training for women. The foundation helps to support the sorority’s partnership with the March of Dimes through Sigma Serves Children. These grants help hospitals create life-enhancing therapeutic play and child life programs as well as other necessary facilities across the country. Sigma Sigma Sigma Chapters Today, there are 111 active chapters of Sigma Sigma Sigma across the nation! Tri Sigma's are most well known at the University of Missouri, Western Illinois University, Kent State University, and Elon University. Sigma Sigma Sigma Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Sailboat and The Pearl Colors: Royal Purple and White Motto: Everforward Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Sigma Sigma Sigma apparel!
- All About Sigma Delta Tau
Sigma Delta Tau, also known as Sig Delt and SDT is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). SDT strives to emphasize the bonds sisters form with each other and the life long friendships made. Throughout lifelong sisterhood, Sigma Delta Tau leads each member to meaningful connections. SDT values academic achievement, building leadership skills, philanthropic work, and building lifelong friendships. Sigma Delta Tau History SDT was founded by seven jewish women who were discriminated against by many other Greek organizations at the time. While the sorority is no longer only for jewish women, the premise in which the chapter was founded is still a very big part of every chapter. Sigma Delta Tau focuses on empowering women and chapters are known for their strong and powerful women. The sorority was established at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, becoming founded on March 25th in 1917! What is Sigma Delta Tau's Philanthropy? Nationally, Sigma Delta Tau focuses on two main philanthropic partners. They are Prevent Child Abuse America and Jewish Women International. Throughout the semester, chapters will host numerous different events and fundraisers to support these organizations. SDT has partnered with Prevent Child Abuse America for the past 40 years. PCAA focuses on helping parents, caregivers, and communities to create safe environments for children. This is done through numerous different programs, education, research and advocacy efforts. In April, Sigma Delta Tau chapters support the core fundraising initiative for PCAA, Pinwheels for Prevention. Chapters will sell and display pinwheels on campus to help raise awareness and money for the cause. Over the past 35 years, more than $3 million has been raised by chapters during their pinwheel projects. Jewish Women International is Sigma Delta Tau’s second national philanthropy. It helps chapters across the nation with prevention programming to facilitate stronger and safer Greek communities. It’s main goal is to educate students on sexual assault and dating violence prevention. JWI also supports domestic violence shelters. The organization has built over 100 children’s libraries with furniture, toys, computers, and books in an effort to create a safe space for young victims of violence. Chapters of Sigma Delta Tau who raise over $2,500 will be honored with a bookplate inside each book sent to domestic violence shelters. Chapters of Sigma Delta Tau will host a philanthropy event usually during the spring semester to support their national philanthropic partners. Common events done to raise money for these causes include: Can you take the HΣΔΤ - Wing eating contest ΣΔΤ Late - Bakesale Sig Delt Slam Dunk - Basketball tournament ΣΔΤ Your Heart Out - Eating contest Sigma Delta Tau Chapters SDT has chapters at 64 college campuses across the United States. They also have over 70,000 lifetime members! Sig Delt's are most well known at the University of Alabama, Michigan State, and Indiana University. Sigma Delta Tau Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Torch Colors: Café Au Lait and Old Blue Flower: Golden Tea Rose Mascot: Teddy Bear Motto: One Hope of Many People Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Sigma Delta Tau apparel!
- All About Pi Beta Phi
Pi Beta Phi, also commonly referred to as Pi Phi, is one of the 26 sororities that make up the National Panhellenic Conference. Sisterhood is very important to members of Pi Phi. Chapters host many events to help sisters form friendships and network with one another. The sorority’s values include: integrity, lifelong commitment, honor and respect, personal and intellectual growth, philanthropic service to others, and sincere friendship. Pi Beta Phi's History Pi Beta Phi is well known for being the women's fraternity modeled after men’s organizations. On April 28, 1867 at Monmouth College, 12 women came together to form Pi Beta Phi! What is Pi Beta Phi's Philanthropy? Pi Beta Phi focuses on inspiring the lifelong love of reading. 1 in 4 children grow up illiterate, and the sorority is working to change that. As a result of these efforts, the sorority formed the Read > Lead > Achieve® program. This is an effort to help create a more literate and productive society. Champions are Readers is a program Pi Beta Phi partners with in order to support their initiatives. The program is an effort to help students in pre-k through third grade receive the reading enrichment they need. Pi Phi also hosts Ou Signature Events, where volunteers in major cities across the country help to distribute new books to children in need. The Pi Beta Phi Foundation also supports this cause through the formation of the Literacy Fund. Grants from the foundation have helped to fund Pi Phi’s Read > Lead > Achieve® programs and events. Advocacy is a key component of Pi Beta Phi’s philanthropic efforts. Members continually advocate for creating a more literate society. Chapters will celebrate Read > Lead > Achieve® month in September to show their support for the cause. Pi Phi also created the Literacy Advocacy Project. This project explores all aspects of literacy advocacy, including why it’s important, how you can make an impact, and what is needed to become an agent of change. Pi Beta Phi Chapters With over 136 active chapters nationwide, there are over 20,000 initiated members of Pi Beta Phi! Pi Phi's are most well known at the University of Alabama, Auburn University, and University of Mississippi. Pi Beta Phi Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Angel and Arrows Colors: Wine and Silver Blue Motto: Friends and leaders for life. Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Pi Beta Phi apparel!
- All About Phi Sigma Sigma
Phi Sigma Sigma is within the National Panhellenic Conference, and is commonly referred to as Phi Sig as well. Phi Sigma Sigma places a large emphasis on sisterhood and forming bonds with others, therefore chapters will host many events to bring chapter members together. The twin ideals of Phi Sigma Sigma are the brotherhood of man and the alleviation of the world’s pains. Phi Sig has six core values which are: friendship, faith, love, sincerity, integrity, and strength. Phi Sigma Sigma's History Phi Sigma Sigma was founded on November 26, 1913, at Hunter College in New York City by 10 progressive young women who shared a passion for excellence and envisioned an inclusive sisterhood! In 1913, the founders of Phi Sigma Sigma had the goal of starting a sorority that would promote open membership to all women of character regardless of background. They wanted a sorority that strived to achieve outstanding scholastic ideals and maintain high social standards, while embracing diversity in membership. What is Phi Sigma Sigma's Philanthropy? The main focus of Phi Sigma Sigma’s philanthropic efforts is to empower women to aim higher. This is done through forming relationships, providing financial resources, achieving excellence, and changing the world for the better. The Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation helps to achieve this vision and mission. On November 15, 1969, the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation was formally incorporated. To support the foundation, chapters will host a Sapphire Ball. The money raised helps to support sisters’ academic success as well as children attending school in the surrounding communities. Other philanthropy events many chapters host during the school year include: backpack drives, school supply drives, volunteering in local schools as guest readers. Many sisters will even volunteer as extra staff to help out on days with a lot of extra activities happening where teachers may need help, such as days where there are holiday parties or other school celebrations. The Circle of Sisterhood School Build is one of Phi Sigma Sigma’s foundation partners. In 2019, the sorority fundraised to build two schools in Guatemala. The project reinforces Phi Sigma Sigma’s philanthropic focus on school and college readiness. Current chapter women as well as alumnae had the opportunity to volunteer to build these schools. Another foundation partner is the Kids in Need Foundation. This foundation helps to ensure every child is prepared to learn and succeed. Free school supplies are donated to students who are most in need. KINF has created numerous programs to support children in their academic success as well. They include: the creation of a national network of resource centers, a program that brings supplies to kids who don;t live near resource centers, and a program that helps kids recover from fear, anxiety, and the sense of loss after natural disasters. Members of Phi Sigma Sigma can volunteer to help with these programs and efforts. Phi Sigma Sigma Chapters There are 150 Phi Sig chapters founded at universities across the nation. 115 of those 150 chapters are active today and there are over 60,000 lifetime members of the sorority. Phi Sigma Sigma is most well known at Drexel University, Monmouth University, Rutgers University, Temple University, and University of Delaware. Phi Sigma Sigma Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Sphinx Colors: King Blue and Gold Motto: “Aim High” and “Once, Always.” Flower: The American Beauty Rose Stone: Sapphire Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Phi Sigma Sigma apparel!
- All About Phi Mu
Phi Mu is one of the 26 sororities that make up the National Panhellenic Conference. Phi Mu places a large emphasis on personal and academic development, service to others, and lifelong friendships. Nationwide, Phi Mu chapters are typically social and studious, and prioritize service and friendship. Phi Mu's History Three junior women came together on January 4, 1852 at Wesleyan College to lay the foundation for the Philomathean Society. After months of gathering members and creating a constitution, the Philomathean Society was officially introduced to the Wesleyan campus and observed March 4, 1852 as their founders day! After years of success at Wesleyan College, the Philomathean Society developed a strong sisterhood of alumnae with rich tradition, giving them the confidence to expand into a national organization, known today as Phi Mu. What is Phi Mu's Philanthropy? Phi Mu is the only sorority to partner with the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and to have an alliance with the National Women’s History Museum. In addition, Phi Mu was the first Panhellenic sorority to establish a National Philanthropy Day. Since Phi Mu’s partnership began with CMNH in 1986, the organization has raised over $19 million through philanthropy events and alumnae relations. Phi Mu Chapters Today, there are over 138 Phi Mu chapters across the nation and over 15,000 active members and over 185,000 lifetime members. Phi Mu Chapters are most well known that the University of Alabama, High Point University, and Louisiana State University. Phi Mu Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Phi Mu Badge; a barbed quatrefoil shield of gold and black bearing two bonds, three stars, a hand clasping a heart and the Phi Mu Greek letters Colors: Rose Pink and White Motto: LIOB and The Faithful Sisters Flower: Rose-Colored Enchantress Carnation Mascot: Sir Fidel the Lion Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Phi Mu apparel!
- All About Kappa Kappa Gamma
Kappa Kappa Gamma is a sorority within the National Panhellenic Conference. Kappa Kappa Gamma is commonly referred to as Kappa. Sisterhood is a very important aspect of Kappa. Members of the sorority network with each other to form life long bonds. Their mission is, “We unite women to learn, grow, and inspire positive change throughout their lives.” Sisters will live by this mission and the six main values it inspires. They include: truth, connection, respect, optimism, knowledge, and trailblazing. Kappa Kappa Gamma is very social and philanthropic. The organization aims to prioritize mental health and wellness. Members are often referred to as “Classy Kappas” which means they are respectable and held to a higher standard. Some famous Kappa sisters include: Sophia Bush, Kate Spade, and Meghan Markle. Therefore, Potential New Members are often very excited to receive a bid from Kappa. Kappa Kappa Gamma History The organization was founded at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois on October 13, 1870! What is Kappa Kappa Gamma's Philanthropy Kappa strives to inspire positive change, mental health and well-being and these three aspects are their new philanthropic focus. Kappa Kappa Gamma Nationals has partnered with the following non-profit mental health organizations since August 2021: Active Minds The Jed Foundation Mental Health America The National Alliance on Mental Illness The National Eating Disorder Association Jack.org Chapters are allowed to choose which of these organizations to support through their philanthropic efforts on campus. Donations and education support these efforts and benefit the community. Active Minds makes it their mission to end the silence and change the culture around mental health. The organization helps to spread awareness and educate the next generation on mental health. Active Minds is the leading nonprofit in the United States with this mission. The Jed Foundation is a nonprofit with the focus on protecting emotional health. The organization aims to prevent suicide within teens and young adults. JED partners eith schools and colleges to increase programming, services, and systems related to mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention. Strengthening programs related to this mission helps equip teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and one another. Increasing community awareness, understanding, and action for young adult mental health is a main priority of JED. Mental Health America is a nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those who live with mental illness. MHA works to promote the overall mental health of all. Their work is driven by their commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness. National Alliance on Mental Illness provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness. This is in an effort to support all individuals and families affected by mental illness and to help them build better lives. National Eating Disorders Association is dedicated to supporting individuals and families who have been affected by eating disorders. NEDA provides support and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care. Jack.org is Canada’s only charity that focuses on training and empowering young leaders to revolutionize mental health. The organization focuses on education through talks, chapters, and summits that help attendees think more positively about mental health. Kappa Kappa Gamma Chapters There are currently 144 active chapters in the United States with over 220,000 initiated members. Kappa's are most prevalent at University of Southern California, University of Alabama, University of Colorado Boulder, and Florida State University. Kappa Kappa Gamma Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Key, The Fleur de lis, and The Owl Colors: Light Blue and Dark Blue Motto: Dream Boldly. Live Fully. Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Kappa Kappa Gamma apparel!