ABOUT DG

Delta Gamma was founded in 1873 in Oxford, Mississippi at the Lewis School for Girls by Mary Comfort Leonard,
Eva Webb Dodd, and Anna Boyd Ellington. As one of the seven charter members of the National Panhellenic
Conference in 1901, Delta Gamma is one of the oldest women's fraternities in the country. Delta Gamma strives
to go beyond other organizations and proudly recognizes its many "firsts". One such "first" was achieved in 1951
as Delta Gamma became the first fraternity to establish an independent philanthropic Foundation to promote
the lifelong motto of each member, "Do Good." Delta Gamma was also the first fraternity to establish lectureship
speakers on campuses to promote values and ethics. Today there are over 80,000 members of Delta Gamma and
over 140 chapters across the United States and Canada.

OUR MISSION

Delta Gamma offers to women of all ages a rich heritage based on principles of personal integrity, personal
responsibility and intellectual honesty. Its primary purpose is to foster high ideals of friendship, promote
educational and cultural interests, create a true sense of social responsibility, and develop the finest
qualities of character.

OUR SYMBOLS AND INSIGNIA

The Cream Colored Rose: Delta Gamma is the only fraternity to have a rose named in its honor.
Bronze, pink, and blue are Delta Gamma's official colors.
Delta Gammas initially wore the gold letter "H" for hope, but in 1877 adopted the anchor, the symbol of hope.

Site last updated 21/1/2012.
Questions? Please contact Lucy Macon.