Sorority History

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (ΣΓΡ) is a historically African American Greek lettered sorority. SGRho is the only Divine 9 sorority was founded on a predominately white college campus and not at Howard University.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc was organized on November 12, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana, by seven young educators: Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie Mae Downey Rhodes Martin and Cubena McClure. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929, when a charter was granted to Alpha Chapter at Butler University.

Soaring To Greater Heights of Attainment Around The World, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., as leading national service organization, has met the challenges of the day and continues to grow through Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service.

Established: November 12, 1922, at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Membership: 85,000+

Division: Five Regions –

Central, Northeastern, Southeastern, Southwestern, Western.

Service Channel: Over 500 chapters in the U.S., Bahamas, Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, Korea, and the United Arab Emirates.

Sorority Flower: The yellow tea rose.

Sorority Mascot: The French Toy Poodle

Sorority Colors: Royal Blue and Antique Gold

Website: www.sgrho1922.org

Greater Service

Greater Progress

Sigma Gamma Rho’s commitment to service is expressed in its slogan, “Greater Service, Greater Progress.” We have a proud history of providing positive and proactive community outreach. Sigma Gamma Rho enhances the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S. and globally. Over 500 chapters in the U.S and abroad openly welcome women aspiring to advance sisterhood, scholarship, and service.