Industry Update Provided by NPC

U.S. News & World Report, VICE and Reuters each offered coverage detailing the impact of COVID-19 on fraternity/sorority life nationally, with VICE and U.S. News & World Report citing comments from interviews with Dani Weatherford, National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) CEO. Throughout coverage, social aspects of fraternity/sorority life—including parties—are identified as risk factors to the spread of the novel coronavirus. Reporters often point to…

Industry Update Provided by NPC

The Chronicle of Higher Education reports on the Abolish Greek Life movement, citing activity on at least a dozen campuses. The piece includes comments from students who say that fraternity/sorority life is “a system of exclusive groups that were historically limited to the white and wealthy” and isn’t compatible with their newfound resolve to dismantle oppressive institutions. National fraternity and sorority leaders say the activists are calling attention to…

Government Relations Update

The Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee (FSPAC) continues to defend and enhance the Greek Life experience. Although we were not able to convene in Washington this past April, we have continued our efforts to meet and support Congressional candidates.

Theta and individuals have been involved since 2005 advocating for these initiatives. Thanks to generous personal contributions, Theta is represented on the FSPAC board by Laurie Connor (also a member of…