Fraternal Government Relations Coalition (FGRC) Capitol Hill Visits

The 2025 FGRC Capitol Hill Visits in Washington, D.C. are scheduled for Tuesday, April 1 to Wednesday, April 2. Kappa Alpha Theta is looking for outstanding campus and chapter leaders to travel to Washington, D.C., to advocate for legislation that is important to the success of fraternity and sorority organizations across the country. The goals of the visits are to provide a premier student development experience and advance…

House Passes Freedom of Association Bill

On Sept. 19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Freedom of Association legislation and marked a critical step toward ensuring students' right are protected on college campuses.

For years, universities have increasingly restricted students’ ability to freely join organizations, particularly single-sex groups like fraternities and sororities. This move by the House aims to safeguard students’ constitutional rights, ensuring they can associate with…

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• Sorority sisters are basking in #RushTok brand attention – (Sept. 14, 2024, Morning Brew)
• The 10 Most Viewed Sorority Dance Videos of 2024 – (Sept. 10, 2024, The Spun)
• Why the fight for women's rights in higher education still matters – (Sept. 11, 2024, FOX News)

Job Opening at Theta

An FHC property manager position is open at Theta headquarters. Kappa Alpha Theta offers a unique culture and environment that promotes our core workplace values of…

The Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee is hosting the third annual Week of Giving campaign, from September 10 and culminating on September 17, Constitution Day. 

The fall semester starts with a new slate of classes and new members joining our organization and yet we continue to see threats to the fraternity experience on our university and college campuses, including our freedom to associate as a single-sex organization. With your donation, we provide financial support to…

2024 Constitution and Bylaws

The 2024 Constitution and Bylaws are now posted. They are available in Igloo, Theta Portal > Documents > Manuals, and in Theta Portal > Chapter Portal > Chapter Resources > General Chapter Resources > Manuals. Always download and use the latest version of all handbooks and manuals.

Education & Leadership Chapter Visits

Our new educational leadership consultant (ELC) team was onboarded this summer and has started chapter visits. You may…

Holiday Closing

Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity, Theta Foundation, and Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC) offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in recognition of Labor/Labour Day.

Workforce Update

College Committee Chair Mandy Womack is pleased to announce that Abby Klinshaw Terrana, Mu/Allegheny, has been appointed as a college district director (CDD) serving College District III effective immediately.

ThetaConnect

ThetaConnect has surpassed 12,700 users! Please contact Digital Marketing…

Gendered Language

At Grand Convention a few weeks ago, delegates were presented with legislation on using more gender-inclusive language in the Constitution and Bylaws. Recommendations included changing pronouns and words like "woman," "women," and "sisterhood." 

The delegation debated each issue with intelligence, support, and respect. Regardless, this legislation did not pass and was subsequently withdrawn. Following this, the delegation voted on a resolution to establish a task force to…

Workforce Update

Risk Prevention Committee Chair Natalie Padron is pleased to share that the following members have been appointed as risk prevention specialists (RPSs) effective immediately:

• College District V - Alex Johnston, Theta Theta/NC State
• College District VIII - Lisa Kluthe, Beta Chi/Alberta 
• College District IX - Paige Eidenschink, Gamma Nu/North Dakota State 
• College District XI - Annie Evans, Beta/Indiana 
• College District XV - Iman Naveed, Gamma Epsilon/Western

Emerging…

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University of Maryland

Advocacy efforts continue regarding the situation at the University of Maryland. The legal case is moving forward and late last week we filed our response to the University's Motion to Dismiss. You can read more here on our Action Against the University of Maryland web page.
 
Additionally, NPC Chief Executive Officer Dani Weatherford is meeting with University of Maryland Vice President of Student Affairs Patty Perillo in College Park on…