Delta Zeta was founded on October 24, 1902 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.Six women--Alfa Lloyd, Anna Keen, Mabelle Minton, Mary Collins, Julia Bishop, and Anne Simmons--felt the need for a sisterhood in a predominantly male school. After seeing the fellowship the men projected through their fraternities, the ladies decided to form their own sorority, and the idea of Delta Zeta was born. Guy Potter Benton, president of the university at that time and a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, was very influential in helping the women form the sorority, and as a result is the only man ever to wear the Delta Zeta badge. The women met at Alfa Lloyd's house to discuss the matters of the sorority, including the writing of the Constitution and Code of Regulations.  The legacy of sisterhood that our founders left can be seen in the 165 collegiate chapters that are a part of the Delta Zeta sisterhood, making Delta Zeta one of the top three largest sororities in the United States.

 

We were founded at Auburn University of Montgomery on April 22, 1977 making us the first out of the three Panhellenic sororities on AUM's campus. We have been an active chapter for 37 years and counting. 

 

Colors: Rose and Green

Flower: Pink Killarney rose

Philanthropy: Speech and hearing / The Painted Turtle Camp

Year Founded: 1902

Mascot: Turtle

Jewel: Diamond

Motto: Enriching