Sigma Alpha Iota (Alpha Chapter) was founded on June 12, 1903 at the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan by seven women: Elizabeth A. Campbell, Frances Caspari, Minnie Davis Sherrill, Leila Farlin Laughlin, Nora Crane Hunt, Georgina Potts, and Mary Storrs Andersen.
The next chapter of the fraternity, (Beta) was chartered in 1904 at Northwestern University at Evanston, Illinois. Chapters have now been chartered at over 300 universities, conservatories, and colleges.
Title IX and membership
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, enacted on June 23, 1972, prohibits discrimination based on gender in educational programs receiving federal funding. This prohibition extends to professional societies for students enrolled at universities that receive federal funds for student financial aid or other programs. However, social organizations, such as social fraternities and sororities, are specifically exempted. In order to remain a fraternity of women, Sigma Alpha Iota petitioned for an exemption from Title IX from the U.S. Department of Education as a music fraternity that would initiate only women at the undergraduate level, and men and women at the professional level. In 1981, the fraternity was officially granted exemption from Title IX by the DOE to remain single-sex as a social organization. Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity remains a member of the Professional Fraternity Association.
Created in 1974, Sigma Alpha Iota, Inc. is the charitable arm of the fraternity. Its mission is to "promote all aspects of music creation, performance and scholarship; and encourage service for and through music on the campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world." SAI Philanthropies, Inc. funds a wide range of projects. This includes grants to individual SAI collegiate and alumnae chapters; grants for chapter-run community outreach programs; and grants, scholarships, loans, and awards to individual members. It also funds the publication of Pan Pipes, the fraternity journal.
SAI Philanthropies also supports Pan's Cottage, a house at the MacDowell Colony for Creative Artists in Peterborough, New Hampshire. The cottage was donated by SAI in 1918 and houses artists in residence. Pan's Cottage can accommodate up to 12 artists and is the largest residence at the Colony. SAI also provides continuing financial support to the cottage, including utilities, general repairs, and replacement of furnishings. SAI also supports the greater MacDowell Colony, including $75,000 donation in 2007 to restore and preserve Edward MacDowell's music room at Hillcrest Farm.
The Inter-American Music Awards is a triennial competition for young composers from North, Central, and South America. The first award was presented in 1948. Selected by a panel of well-known composers, the winning composition is premiered at a Sigma Alpha Iota National Convention and is published by C. F. Peters Corporation under the direction of Sigma Alpha Iota. The composer receives a monetary prize and royalties are shared between the composer and Sigma Alpha Iota.
Since 1959 SAI Philanthropies, Inc. has assisted blind and musicians with visual impairments by contributing to the Braille Transcription Project and Bold Note Music Project, which help transcribe music into formats more easily accessible for the vision impaired.
Since 1963, SAI's People-to-People project has provided material assistance (instruments and accessories, scores, books, teaching materials) and encouragement to schools, music organizations, and musicians in developing countries. Musicians in more than 75 countries have received aid through this program.
“The VISION of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity is to be recognized throughout the world as the foremost fraternity that
• Supports and encourages women musicians of all ages, races, and nationalities
• Supports and promotes successful and innovative educational programs in music for all stages of life
• Cultivates excellence in musical performance
• Promotes programs and activities that stress the love and importance of music in our lives
• Recognizes technological advances in the field of music
• Dedicates financial resources that ensure the continuation of programs necessary to support the objectives of the fraternity in perpetuity
• Has as its members people who exemplify professional and ethical behavior in the spirit of the Sigma Alpha Iota founders.”
To study and practice the goodness of life, the beauty of art, the meaning of music.
To sing the song of sincerity and universal peace.
To speak the words that build, that bless and comfort.
To play the harpstrings of loving kindness, tolerance, appreciation, and genuine gratitude.
To strive for the joy of simplicity, for the noble, to be faithful over a few things
To listen, to be still and know the harmony from within.
To falter never in seeking loving service, wisdom, and understanding.
In a word, to be loyal to Sigma Alpha Iota and her teachings; to find joy, hope, inspiration; to remember that "every good gift and every perfect gift is from above" and "whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not unto men."
And again to practice.
This is to be our Symphony.
Sigma Alpha Iota has been honored to welcome a multitude of artists from all walks of life, including musicians, teachers, composers, and conductors. Here are just a few of the many men and women who have been honored with Distinguished Membership by Sigma Alpha Iota:
This category of Distinguished Membership given to "an initiated member of the Fraternity who has achieved international distinction in the music profession. She may be a performer, composer, teacher, author, musicologist or philanthropist."
Libby Larsen (composer)Jessye Norman (operatic soprano)Dr. Loretta Long (Susan from Sesame Street)Linda Robbins Coleman (composer)Marilyn J Ziffrin (composer)Katherine Hoover (composer/conductor/flutist)Florence Gillam Birdwell (voice/educator)Radie Britain (composer)Joan Wall (mezzo-soprano/educator)Dr. Dika Newlin (musicologist)Sheryl Crow (singer/songwriter)Sheila Johnson (violinist/co-founder of BET)Honorary Members are women who have "achieved international distinction in the music profession who is [are] not an initiated member of Sigma Alpha Iota. She may be a performer, composer, teacher, author, musicologist, or philanthropist."
Marin Alsop (conductor)Marian Anderson (contralto)Martina Arroyo (soprano)Rachel Barton Pine (violinist)Nadia Boulanger (composer)Jacqueline du Pré (cellist)Renée Fleming (soprano)Myra Hess (pianist)Jennifer Higdon (composer)Edith Killgore Kirkpatrick (music educator)Ruth Laredo (pianist)Anne-Sophie Mutter (violinist)Marni Nixon (soprano, "The Voice of Hollywood")Leontyne Price (soprano)Joan Sutherland (soprano)Dame Kiri Te Kanawa (soprano)Denyce Graves (mezzo-soprano)Deborah Voigt (soprano)Beverly Sills (soprano)Mimi Stillman (flutist)Dolly Parton (singer/songwriter)Kristin Chenoweth (singer/actress)Distinguished membership given to "a man or woman who is nationally recognized for distinguished contribution to the arts."
Wynton Marsalis (jazz trumpet)Dr. Keith Lockhart (conductor)Beegie Adair (jazz pianist)Robert Ward (composer)Dr. Samuel Adler (composer)Bradford Gowen (concert pianist/educator)Stanisław Skrowaczewski (conductor/composer)Dr. Horace Boyer (vocalist/educator/scholar)Pinchas Zukerman (violinist/violist/conductor)Paul Fritts (organ builder)Rayburn Wright (trombonist/composer/conductor)Marta Istomin (violinist/cellist/artistic director)"A woman actively interested in community musical affairs, in the endeavors of the collegiate or alumnae chapter, and the purpose of the Fraternity, who has been invited by a collegiate or alumnae chapter to join SAI."
Mamie Eisenhower (First Lady, 1953-1959)Pat Nixon (First Lady, 1969-1974)Bess Truman (First Lady, 1945-1953)Alpha - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MichiganAlpha Alpha - Bethany College, Lindsborg, KansasAlpha Beta - University of Arizona, Tucson, ArizonaAlpha Chi - Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts, Chickasha, Oklahoma**Alpha Delta - Wittenberg College, Springfield, Ohio*Alpha Epsilon - Columbia-Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (merged with Omega at Chicago Conservatory)*Alpha Eta - Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Oklahoma*Alpha Gamma - Muskingum College, New Concord, OhioAlpha Iota - University of Oklahoma, Norman, OklahomaAlpha Kappa - Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KansasAlpha Lambda - Michigan State University, East Lansing, MichiganAlpha Mu - Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAlpha Nu - Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OhioAlpha Omega - University of Mississippi, Oxford, MississippiAlpha Omicron - Occidental College, Los Angeles, California*Alpha Phi - University of Colorado, Boulder, ColoradoAlpha Pi - Fort Hays State University, Hays, KansasAlpha Psi - Texas Fine Arts, Texas**Alpha Rho - Our Lady of the Lake College, San Antonio, Texas**Alpha Sigma - University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico*Alpha Tau - Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin**Alpha Theta - Columbia University**Alpha Upsilon - University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IowaAlpha Xi - Chicago Musical College, Chicago, Illinois**Alpha Zeta - Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OklahomaBeta - Northwestern University, Evanston, IllinoisBeta Alpha - Florida State University, Tallahassee, FloridaBeta Beta - University of Kansas, Lawrence, KansasBeta Chi - McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LouisianaBeta Delta - University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WashingtonBeta Epsilon - University of Evansville, Evansville, IndianaBeta Eta - Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MichiganBeta Gamma - Bradley University, Peoria, IllinoisBeta Iota - Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LouisianaBeta Kappa - Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TexasBeta Lambda - Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IndianaBeta Mu - Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IllinoisBeta Nu - Immaculate Heart College, Los Angeles, California**Beta Omega - Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles, California**Beta Omicron - Hartwick College, Oneonta, New YorkBeta Phi - The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC*Beta Pi - University of Houston, Houston, TexasBeta Psi - East Carolina University, Greenville, North CarolinaBeta Rho - Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GeorgiaBeta Sigma - University of Tampa, Tampa, FloridaBeta Tau - New York University, New York, New York*Beta Theta - Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TexasBeta Upsilon - California State University, Los Angeles, California*Beta Xi - University of Texas, Austin, TexasBeta Zeta - Meredith College, Raleigh, NCChi - Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota**Delta - Detroit Conservatory, Detroit, Michigan**Delta Alpha - Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PennsylvaniaDelta Beta - University of Memphis, Memphis, TennesseeDelta Chi - University of South Florida, Tampa, FloridaDelta Delta - Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, New JerseyDelta Epsilon - Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MissouriDelta Eta - Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, ArizonaDelta Gamma - University of Florida, Gainesville, FloridaDelta Iota - University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OklahomaDelta Kappa - Minot State University, Minot, North Dakota*Delta Lambda - State University College, Fredonia, New YorkDelta Mu - Temple University, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDelta Nu - Howard University, Washington, DCDelta Omega - University of Kentucky, Lexington, KentuckyDelta Phi - Mansfield University, Mansfield, PennsylvaniaDelta Pi - Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TennesseeDelta Psi - Lincoln University*Delta Rho - North Central College, Naperville, Illinois**Delta Sigma - University of Dayton, Dayton, OhioDelta Tau - Augustana College, Rock Island, IllinoisDelta Theta - Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, Minnesota*Delta Upsilon - Union College**Delta Xi - Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon**Delta Zeta - Troy University, Troy, AlabamaEpsilon - Ithaca College, Ithaca, New YorkEpsilon Alpha - University of Texas, El Paso, Texas*Epsilon Beta - Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaEpsilon Chi - Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MississippiEpsilon Delta - Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, ArkansasEpsilon Epsilon - West Chester University, West Chester, PennsylvaniaEpsilon Eta - Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IllinoisEpsilon Gamma - Arkansas State University, State University, ArkansasEpsilon Iota - University of Tennessee, Martin, TennesseeEpsilon Kappa - Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LouisianaEpsilon Lambda - Belmont University, Nashville, TennesseeEpsilon Mu - Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan*Epsilon Nu - University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii**Epsilon Omega - University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MissouriEpsilon Omicron - University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, WisconsinEpsilon Phi - Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MissouriEpsilon Pi - Northeast Missouri State University/Truman State University, Kirksville, MissouriEpsilon Psi - Fairmont State University, Fairmont, West VirginiaEpsilon Rho - Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois*Epsilon Sigma - Colorado Women's College, Denver, ColoradoEpsilon Tau - University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas*Epsilon Theta - Appalachian State University, Boone, North CarolinaEpsilon Upsilon - Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan*Epsilon Xi - St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota*Epsilon Zeta - Boston Conservatory, Boston, MassachusettsEta - College of Music, Cincinnati, Ohio (merged with Iota, 1955)Eta Alpha - Mt. Scenario College*Eta Beta - University of North Carolina at PembrokeEta Chi - Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois*Eta Delta - Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GeorgiaEta Epsilon - Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MissouriEta Eta - East Texas Baptist University, Marshall, Texas*Eta Gamma - University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia*Eta-Iota - University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OhioEta Kappa - University of Colorado at Denver, Metropolitan College, Denver, Colorado*Eta Lambda - Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, LouisianaEta Mu - The Hartt School, West Hartford, ConnecticutEta Nu - Hastings College, Hastings, NebraskaEta Omega - University of the Pacific, Stockton, CaliforniaEta Omicron - University of Nevada, Reno, NevadaEta Phi - Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PennsylvaniaEta Pi - Stetson University, DeLand, FloridaEta Psi - Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KentuckyEta Rho - University of Delaware, Newark, DelawareEta Sigma - Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KentuckyEta Tau - Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, West VirginiaEta Theta - Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North CarolinaEta Upsilon - Radford University, Radford, VirginiaEta Xi - Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MichiganEta Zeta - Grambling State University, Grambling, LouisianaGamma - American University, Chicago**Gamma Alpha - Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts*Gamma Beta - Stanford University, Stanford, California*Gamma Chi - California State University, Northridge, California*Gamma Delta - State University of New York, Potsdam, New YorkGamma Epsilon - University of Maryland, College Park, MarylandGamma Eta - Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GeorgiaGamma Gamma - Shenandoah University, Winchester, VirginiaGamma Iota - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VirginiaGamma Kappa - Longwood University, Farmville, VirginiaGamma Lambda - Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia*Gamma Mu - Arizona State University, Tempe, ArizonaGamma Nu - Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico*Gamma Omega - Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri*Gamma Omicron - Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OhioGamma Phi - Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TexasGamma Pi - California State University, Long Beach, CaliforniaGamma Psi - William Jewell College, Liberty, MissouriGamma Rho - University of Tennessee–KnoxvilleGamma Sigma - Union University, Jackson, Tennessee*Gamma Tau - Northern State University, Aberdeen, South DakotaGamma Theta - Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GeorgiaGamma Upsilon - Morehead State University, Morehead, KentuckyGamma Xi - Moorhead State University, Moorhead, Minnesota*Gamma Zeta - Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VirginiaIota - Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, Ohio (merged with Eta, 1955, to become Eta-Iota)Iota Alpha - Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OklahomaIota Beta - Murray State University, Murray, KentuckyIota Chi - Ball State University, Muncie, IndianaIota Delta - San Diego State University, San Diego, CaliforniaIota Epsilon - Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana*Iota Eta - Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IndianaIota Gamma - Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas*Iota Kappa - Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, Mississippi**Iota Lambda - University of Missouri, Columbia, MissouriIota Mu - Drury College, Springfield, Missouri*Iota Nu - Seton Hill College, Greensburg, Pennsylvania**Iota Omega - Texas Woman's University, Denton, TexasIota Omicron - University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LouisianaIota Phi - Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TennesseeIota Pi - Albion College, Albion, MichiganIota Psi - University of Minnesota, Duluth, Minnesota*Iota Rho - Mary Hardin Baylor College, Belton, Texas*Iota Sigma - University of Kansas City, Kansas City, KS (merged with Tau, 1959, became Tau-Sigma)Iota Tau - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North CarolinaIota Theta - University of North Texas, Denton, TexasIota Upsilon - Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas*Iota Xi - Chicago YMCA**Iota Zeta - University of Georgia, Athens, GeorgiaKappa - University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NebraskaKappa Alpha - Rowan University, Glassboro, New JerseyKappa Beta - Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PennsylvaniaKappa Chi - University of Alabama–BirminghamKappa Delta - Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GeorgiaKappa Epsilon - University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MississippiKappa Eta - Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PennsylvaniaKappa Gamma - University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North CarolinaKappa Iota - Tennessee State University, Nashville, TennesseeKappa Kappa - Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LouisianaKappa Lambda - West Virginia University, Morgantown, West VirginiaKappa Mu - Alabama State University, Montgomery, AlabamaKappa Nu - Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MissouriKappa Omega - Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IllinoisKappa Omicron - Texas Southern University, Houston*Kappa Phi - Auburn University, AlabamaKappa Pi - Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TennesseeKappa Psi - California State University - FresnoKappa Rho - Langston University, Langston OklahomaKappa Sigma - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona, MinnesotaKappa Tau - Capital University, Columbus, OhioKappa Theta - University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada*Kappa Upsilon - Kansas State University, Manhattan, KansasKappa Xi - Morgan State University, Baltimore, MarylandKappa Zeta - New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico*Lambda - New England Conservatory, Boston, Massachusetts*Lambda Alpha - East Tennessee State University - Johnson City, TennesseeLambda Beta - Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, North CarolinaLambda Chi - California State University-FullertonLambda Delta - Vandercook School of Music, Chicago, IllinoisLambda Epsilon - Howard Payne University, Brownwood, Texas*Lambda Eta - Lee University, Cleveland, TennesseeLambda Gamma - Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, TexasLambda Iota - Rollins College, Winter Park, FloridaLambda Kappa - Alderson-Broaddus College, Phillippi, West VirginiaLambda Lambda - Texas A&M University-KingsvilleLambda Mu - Illinois State UniversityLambda Nu - University of Arkansas-Pine BluffLambda Omega - North Carolina Central UniversityLambda Omicron - Florida International UniversityLamba Pi - Florida Atlantic UniversityLambda Phi - University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MassachusettsLambda Psi - University of North Alabama, Florence, AlabamaLambda Rho - Norfolk State University, VirginiaLambda Sigma - Columbus State University Schwob School of MusicLambda Tau - Westminster Choir College at Rider UniversityLambda Theta - Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MarylandLambda Upsilon - Miami University, OhioLambda Xi - South Carolina State UniversityLambda Zeta - Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TexasMu - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota*Mu Alpha - Grand Valley State UniversityMu Beta - Virginia State UniversityMu Delta - University of ToledoMu Epsilon - George Mason UniversityMu Gamma - Hampton UniversityMu Kappa - Western Illinois University, Macomb,ILMu Lambda - Wingate University, Wingate, NCMu Mu - Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, ARMu Nu - Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SCMu Rho - Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LouisianaMu Zeta - Kutztown UniversityMu Theta - Texas A&M University - Commerce, Commerce, TXMu Xi - Chicago College of Performing Arts, Chicago, ILNu - Millikin University, Decatur, IllinoisOmega - Chicago Conservatory, Chicago, Illinois*Omicron - North Dakota State University, Fargo, North DakotaPhi - MacPhail College, Minneapolis, Minnesota**Pi - Drake University, Des Moines, IowaPsi - Knox College, Galesburg, IllinoisRho - University of Wisconsin-Madison, WisconsinSigma - Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan**Sigma Alpha - Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IllinoisSigma Alpha Iota - Central Methodist University, Fayette, MissouriSigma Beta - Ohio University, Athens, OhioSigma Chi - University of Miami, Coral Gables, FloridaSigma Delta - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IllinoisSigma Epsilon - Wisconsin Conservatory**Sigma Eta - University of Redlands, Redlands, CaliforniaSigma Gamma - University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OklahomaSigma Iota - Syracuse University, Syracuse, New YorkSigma Kappa - University of Wyoming**Sigma Lambda - Iowa State University, Ames, IowaSigma Mu - Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MichiganSigma Nu - Louisville Conservatory of Music, Louisville, Kentucky**Sigma Omega - Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PennsylvaniaSigma Omicron - University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, ArkansasSigma Phi - Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LouisianaSigma Pi - MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Illinois**Sigma Psi - Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin**Sigma Rho - Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana**Sigma Sigma - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MinnesotaSigma Tau - University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California*Sigma Theta - Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New YorkSigma Upsilon - University of Denver, Denver, ColoradoSigma Xi - University of California, Los Angeles, California*Sigma Zeta - University of Idaho, Moscow, IdahoTau-Sigma - Conservatory of Music / University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri (merged 1959)*Theta - Washburn University, Topeka, KansasTheta Alpha - Ohio State University, Columbus, OhioTheta Beta - Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AlabamaTheta Chi - University of South Carolina, Columbia, South CarolinaTheta Delta - University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AlabamaTheta Epsilon - California State University, Stanislaus, CaliforniaTheta Eta - Alma College, Alma, MichiganTheta Gamma - University of Texas, San Antonio, TexasTheta Iota - University of Wisconsin, Platteville, WisconsinTheta Kappa - William Paterson University, Wayne, New JerseyTheta Lambda - Furman University, Greenville, South CarolinaTheta Mu - University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TennesseeTheta Nu - Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FloridaTheta Omega - Texas State University-San MarcosTheta Omicron - Central Methodist College, Fayette, MissouriTheta Phi - University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida*Theta Pi - Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VirginiaTheta Psi - Loyola University-New Orleans, LouisianaTheta Rho - Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri**Theta Sigma - Clayton College and State University, Morrow, Georgia*Theta Tau - Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IllinoisTheta Theta - Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LouisianaTheta Upsilon - New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New JerseyTheta Xi - Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach, FloridaTheta Zeta - Alabama A & M University, Normal, AlabamaUpsilon - Nebraska Wesleyan College**Xi - Lawrence University, Appleton, WisconsinZeta - Jordan Conservatory, Butler University, Indianapolis, IndianaZeta Alpha - Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas*Zeta Beta - Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas*Zeta Chi - University of Central Arkansas, Conway, ArkansasZeta Delta - Houston Baptist University, Houston, Texas*Zeta Epsilon - University of Iowa, Iowa City, IowaZeta Eta - West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, West VirginiaZeta Gamma - University of South Alabama, Mobile, AlabamaZeta Iota - Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio*Zeta Kappa - Southern Oregon University*Zeta Lambda - Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, Arkansas*Zeta Mu - Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, Connecticut**Zeta Nu - University of Texas, Arlington, TexasZeta Omega - Limestone College, Limestone, South Carolina*Zeta Omicron - Lipscomb University, Nashville, TennesseeZeta Phi - Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia*Zeta Pi - Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut**Zeta Psi - Indiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IndianaZeta Rho - Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, ArkansasZeta Sigma - Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas*Zeta Tau - University of Central Florida, Orlando, FloridaZeta Theta - Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GeorgiaZeta Upsilon - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PennsylvaniaZeta Xi - Berry College, Mount Berry, GeorgiaZeta Zeta - Kean University, Union, New Jersey*(* Inactive Chapter, ** Closed Chapter)
Aberdeen Alumnae - Aberdeen, South DakotaAbilene Alumnae - Abilene, Texas*Albuquerque Alumnae - Albuquerque, New Mexico*Ann Arbor Alumnae - Ann Arbor, MichiganArlington Alumnae - Arlington, TexasAtlanta Alumnae - Atlanta, GeorgiaAustin Alumnae - Austin, TexasBaltimore Alumnae - Baltimore, MarylandBaton Rouge Alumnae - Baton Rouge, LouisianaBloomington Alumnae - Bloomington, IndianaBloomington/Normal Alumnae - Bloomington/Normal, IllinoisBoston Alumnae - Boston, MassachusettsBoulder Alumnae - Boulder, ColoradoBuffalo Alumnae - Buffalo, New YorkCentral New Jersey Alumnae - Central New JerseyCharleston Alumnae - Charleston, Illinois*Charlotte Alumnae - Charlotte, North CarolinaChicago Alumnae - Chicago, IllinoisCincinnati Alumnae - Cincinnati, OhioClarksville Alumnae - Clarksville, TennesseeCleveland Alumnae - Cleveland, OhioColumbia Alumnae - Columbia, MissouriColumbus Alumnae - Columbus, OhioCovina Alumnae - Covina, California*Dallas Alumnae - Dallas, TexasDayton Alumnae - Dayton, OhioDecatur Alumnae - Decatur, IllinoisDenton Alumnae - Denton, TexasDenver Alumnae - Denver, ColoradoDes Moines Alumnae - Des Moines, IowaDetroit Alumnae - Detroit, MichiganEast Bay Alumnae - East Bay, CaliforniaEast Texas Alumnae - East TexasEdmond Alumnae - Edmond, OklahomaEdwardsville Alumnae - Edwardsville, Illinois*El Paso Alumnae - El Paso, Texas*Emporia Alumnae - Emporia, Kansas*Evanston Alumnae - Evanston, IllinoisEvansville Alumnae - Evansville, IndianaFargo-Moorhead Alumnae - Fargo-Moorhead, North DakotaFayetteville Alumnae - Fayetteville, ArkansasFlagstaff Alumnae - Flagstaff, Arizona*Flint Alumnae - Flint, MichiganFort Lauderdale Alumnae - Fort Lauderdale, FloridaFort Wayne Alumnae - Fort Wayne, IndianaFort Worth Alumnae - Fort Worth, TexasGainesville Alumnae - Gainesville, FloridaGalesburg Alumnae - Galesburg, Illinois*Grand Forks Alumnae - Grand Forks, North Dakota*Grand Rapids Alumnae - Grand Rapids, MichiganGreater Boone Alumnae - Boone, North Carolina*Greater Hartford - Hartford, Connecticut*Grosse Pointe Alumnae - Grosse Pointe, Michigan*Hampton Roads Alumnae - Hampton Roads, VirginiaHarrisburg Alumnae - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania*Hawaii Alumnae - Hawaii*Hays Alumnae - Hays, Kansas*Hollywood Alumnae - Hollywood, California*Hot Springs Alumnae - Hot Springs, ArkansasHouston Alumnae - Houston, TexasHouston Bay Area Alumnae - Houston Bay, Texas*Indianapolis Alumnae - Indianapolis, IndianaInternational ChapterIowa City Alumnae - Iowa City, IowaIthaca Alumnae - Ithaca, New York*Jacksonville Alumnae - Jacksonville, Florida*Jonesboro Alumnae - Jonesboro, ArkansasKalamazoo Alumnae - Kalamazoo, MichiganKansas City Missouri Alumnae - Kansas City, MissouriKirksville Alumnae - Kirksville, Missouri*Knoxville Alumnae - Knoxville, TennesseeLafayette Alumnae - Lafayette, LouisianaLaGrange Alumnae - LaGrange, IllinoisLake Charles Alumnae - Lake Charles, LouisianaLake County Alumnae - Lake County, IndianaLansing/East Lansing Alumnae - Lansing/East Lansing, MichiganLas Vegas Alumnae - Las Vegas, NevadaLawrence Alumnae - Lawrence, KansasLexington Alumnae - Lexington, KentuckyLiberty Alumnae - Liberty, Missouri*Lincoln Alumnae - Lincoln, NebraskaLindsborg Alumnae - Lindsborg, KansasLittle Rock Alumnae - Little Rock, ArkansasLong Beach Alumnae - Long Beach, CaliforniaLos Angeles Alumnae - Los Angeles, California*Louisville Alumnae - Louisville, KentuckyMadison Alumnae - Madison, WisconsinMelbourne-Vero Beach Alumnae - Melbourne, Florida*Memphis Alumnae - Memphis, TennesseeMiami Alumnae - Miami, FloridaMidland Alumnae - Midland, MichiganMilwaukee Alumnae - Milwaukee, WisconsinMinneapolis/St. Paul Alumnae - Minneapolis/St. Paul, MinnesotaMinot Alumnae - Minot, North Dakota*Moorhead Alumnae - Morehead, Minnesota*Moscow-Pullman Alumnae - Moscow-Pullman, IdahoMuncie Alumnae - Muncie, IndianaMurray Alumnae - Murray, Kentucky*Nashville Alumnae - Nashville, TennesseeNew Orleans Alumnae - New Orleans, LouisianaNew York City Alumnae - New York, New YorkNorfolk Alumnae - Norfolk, Virginia*Norman Alumnae - Norman, Oklahoma*Northern Delaware - Wilmington, DelawareNorthern New Jersey Alumnae - Northern New JerseyNorthwest Georgia Alumnae - Northwest Georgia*Northwest Ohio Alumnae - Northwest OhioOak Park Alumnae - Oak Park, IllinoisOklahoma City Alumnae - Oklahoma City, OklahomaOmaha Alumnae - Omaha, Nebraska*Orange County Alumnae - Orange County, CaliforniaOrlando Alumnae - Orlando, FloridaPark Ridge Alumnae - Park Ridge, Illinois*Pasadena Alumnae - Pasadena, CaliforniaPeoria Alumnae - Peoria, IllinoisPhiladelphia Alumnae - Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPhoenix Alumnae - Phoenix, ArizonaPittsburg Alumnae - Pittsburg, Kansas*Pittsburgh Alumnae - Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPontchartrain Alumnae - Greater Detroit, MichiganPortland Alumnae - Portland, Oregon*Quad Cities - Quad Cities, Iowa*Raleigh/Durham Alumnae - Raleigh/Durham, North CarolinaReno Alumnae - Reno, NevadaRichmond Alumnae - Richmond, VirginiaRiverside-San Bernardino Alumnae - Riverside-San Bernardino, CaliforniaRochester Alumnae - Rochester, New YorkRockford Alumnae - Rockford, IllinoisSacramento Alumnae - Sacramento, CaliforniaSalisbury Alumnae - Salisbury, Maryland*San Antonio Alumnae - San Antonio, TexasSan Diego County Alumnae - San Diego County, CaliforniaSan Fernando Valley Alumnae - San Fernando, California*San Francisco Peninsula Alumnae - San Francisco, CaliforniaSanta Clara Valley Alumnae - Santa Clara, California*Sarasota-Manatee Alumnae - Sarasota-Manatee, FloridaSavannah Alumnae - Savannah, Georgia*Seattle Alumnae - Seattle, WashingtonSelinsgrove Alumnae - Selinsgrove, PennsylvaniaSouth Carolina Alumnae - South Carolina*South Georgia Alumnae - South GeorgiaSpokane Alumnae - Spokane, WashingtonSpringfield Alumnae - Springfield, MissouriSpringfield Alumnae - Springfield, Ohio*Stanislaus County Alumnae - Stanislaus County, California*Statesboro Alumnae - Statesboro, GeorgiaSt. Cloud Alumnae - St. Cloud, Minnesota*St. Louis Alumnae - St. Louis, MissouriSt. Petersburg Alumnae - St. Petersburg, Florida*Syracuse Alumnae - Syracuse, New York*Tacoma Alumnae - Tacoma, WashingtonTallahassee Alumnae - Tallahassee, Florida*Tampa Alumnae - Tampa, FloridaTerre Haute Alumnae - Terre Haute, IndianaTopeka Alumnae - Topeka, KansasTri-Cities Alumnae - Tri-Cities, New York*Tucson Alumnae - Tucson, ArizonaTulsa Alumnae - Tulsa, OklahomaUrbana Alumnae - Urbana, IllinoisVolusia County Alumnae - Volusia County, FloridaWarren-Youngstown Alumnae - Warren-Youngstown, OhioWashington, DC Alumnae - Washington, DCWaterloo Alumnae - Waterloo, Iowa*West Tennessee Alumnae - Jackson, Tennessee*West Valley Satellite Branch - Phoenix, ArizonaWhittier Alumnae - Whittier, California*Wichita Alumnae - Wichita, KansasWinchester Alumnae - Winchester, Virginia(* Inactive Chapter, ** Closed Chapter)