The representatives of the nine African American fraternities and sororities established for community service, similar in structure and background with both graduate and undergraduate chapters, come together under the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). The Council strives for Greek unity, high standards and self advancement for each member. The Northeastern University National Pan-Hellenic Council also provides community service opportunities, educational programs, and social events to all university students.
The stated purpose and mission of the organization in 1930 was “Unanimity of thought and action as far as possible in the conduct of Greek letter collegiate fraternities and sororities, and to consider problems of mutual interest to its member organizations.” In 2008 we continue to strive to uphold the high standards of this purpose and mission through the programs and actions of the undergraduate NPHC.
The Currently Recognized NPHC Organizations at Northeastern:
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
In November of 2008 author Lawrence C. Ross came to Northeastern University's campus to speak about his book: The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities.
