Happy 100th Anniversary to Theta Phi Alpha Women's Fraternity!

On this day, one hundred years ago, Theta Phi Alpha women's fraternity was founded at the University of Michigan, Ann Harbor. The organization was originally formed in 1909 as a local sorority for Catholic women. At the time, other sororities on campus openly discriminated against Catholic women and would not welcome them into their organizations.

By the Spring of 1912, the local sorority was failing financially and membership was low. However, with the help of a pastor and committed alumnae, the organization was re-organized as Theta Phi Alpha on August 12, 1912. Today the organization is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference and is open to women of all faiths and celebrates a proud tradition of religious diversity amongst its members.

Theta Phi Alpha has 47 chapters and four colonies and its motto is "Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring." The women's fraternity mascots are the compass and the penguin and its colors are blue, gold, and silver

Happy 100th Anniversary to all members of Theta Phi Alpha!