• History of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
  
• Founders
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• Meet our Sorors
• Sorors Resumes by Major
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As a leading national service organization, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. has met the challenges of the day and continues to grow through Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service.

On November 12, 1922, seven young black women founded Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Fostering unity among women is the legacy that bonds over 72,000 members found in over 400 chapters in the United States and the Caribbean.

In a time when education for African-Americans was difficult to attain, the founders of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. became educators. The believed that self-respect, knowledge and discipline gained through study would help individuals to recognize their duty and responsibility for their society. Scholarships awarded on a local, regional and national level continue the tradition of encouraging high scholastic attainment.

"Greater Service, Greater Progress" is the sorority's slogan which reflects its commitment to service. Through active participation and networking with other organizations, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. continues its tradition of service to improve the quality of life in every community.

Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service are the principles that bond Sigma women. Promoting unity is the common purpose of our sisterhood that is a lifetime commitment to the acquisition of knowledge and community service for the betterment of society. Our founders believed that promoting higher education of women ensures the stability of the future. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is shaping the future because we are preparing women for it today.