Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc<\/a>. is re-activating their Alpha Iota chapter at URI during the Spring 2026 semester. To learn more about the organization or joining, please contact Northeast Region Expansion Officer Jaylene Tejada at reo1@justbecus.org<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) is a coalition of the nine (9) largest historically African American Greek-letter fraternities and sororities, currently representing over 1.5 million members internationally. The organization boasts a diverse membership comprised of students, celebrities, corporate, political and community leaders. Its affiliate membership includes Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.<\/p>\n The NPHC was organized on May 10, 1930 on the campus of Howard University. For over seventy-five (75) years, members of the constituent Greek-letter organizations of NPHC have convened to discuss and address issues of mutual concern. The collective social and economic power of the NPHC has been a major source of change for the African American community in America since its inception.<\/p>\n Learn more about NPHC Organizations at https:\/\/nphchq.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n NALFO (National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations) is an umbrella council for Latino Greek Letter Organizations. Mission Statement: The purpose of NALFO is to promote and foster positive interfraternal relations, communication, and development of all Latino Fraternal organizations through mutual respect, leadership, honesty, professionalism and education.<\/p>\n Established in 1998, NALFO has 21 member organizations from across the United States. NALFO meets bi-annually for a Convention and to conduct Business Meetings.<\/p>\n Learn more about NALFO Organizations at https:\/\/nalfo.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) was the governing body of culturally based Greek Organizations at the University of Rhode Island. The purpose and mission of the MGC at URI is to continue the legacy and vision of the National Pan-Hellenic Council and Latino Greek Organizations on URI\u2019s campus by establishing a Multicultural Greek Council, identifying underrepresented\/minority URI undergraduates and maintaining our voice as non-hazing and uplifting Greek organizations. The MGC Council has been dormant since 2012 due to inactivity of member organizations on campus. When more chapters are re-activated at URI, the MGC would be able to be re-activated again.<\/p>\nNational Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, Inc. (NALFO)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) at URI<\/h2>\n
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Culturally Based Greek Organization Status<\/h2>\nThe following organizations have previously been or are active and recognized at the University of Rhode Island.<\/span>\n\n