Alpha Phi, Iota Chapter
About
The founding members formed Alpha Phi in the 1870s, during an era when women faced great opposition to pursuing a higher education. Ten brave, intelligent women from Syracuse University in New York gathered to combat this discrimination and find support among peers. In 1872, they created the Alpha Phi Fraternity (the term “sorority” did not emerge until a few years later).
Our founders of dreamed of a vibrant future for Alpha Phi by instilling the values of Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Loyalty.
The ambition and vision of our revolutionary founders thrives today through the actions and dedication of Alpha Phi’s 200,000 collegiate members nationwide and 173 chapters throughout the United States and Canada.
The Iota chapter of Alpha Phi has a long tradition at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It was founded in 1896.
Today Alpha Phi is a community of vibrant women who strive for strong sisterhood and community. Alpha Phi is a group of students dedicated to scholarship and the Greek Community!
