Kappa Alpha Theta
North American collegiate sorority / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Kappa Alpha Theta?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
Kappa Alpha Theta (ΚΑΘ), commonly referred to simply as Theta, is an international women’s fraternity founded on January 27, 1870, at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. It was the first Greek-letter fraternity established for women.[1][2] The fraternity (the term "sorority" had not yet been invented) was founded by four female students, Bettie Locke Hamilton, Alice Allen Brant, Bettie Tipton Lindsey, and Hannah Fitch Shaw.[3] The organization has 147 chapters at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The organization was the first women's fraternity to establish a chapter in Canada.[4] Theta's total living initiated membership, as of 2020, was more than 250,000.[4] There are more than 200 alumnae chapters and circles worldwide.[4]
Kappa Alpha Theta | |
---|---|
ΚΑΘ | |
Founded | January 27, 1870; 154 years ago (1870-01-27) DePauw University (Greencastle, Indiana, U.S.) |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | NPC |
Scope | International |
Motto | Leading Women |
Colors | Black Gold |
Symbol | Kite, Twin Stars |
Flower | Black and Gold Pansy |
Publication | The Kappa Alpha Theta Magazine |
Philanthropy | Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation, The Friendship Fund |
Chapters | 212 collegiate, 200+ alumnae |
Members | 270,000+ collegiate |
Headquarters | 8740 Founders Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 United States |
Website | kappaalphatheta.org |
Kappa Alpha Theta is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), an umbrella organization that encompasses 26 social sororities found throughout North America. The organization's own headquarters are located in Indianapolis, Indiana.