UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
DIVINE NINE
On May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington DC, the National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed as a permanent organization with the following charter members: Omega Psi Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternities, and Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta Sororities. In 1931, Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternities joined the Council. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority joined in 1937 and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity completed the list of member organizations in 1997.
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.” Early in 1937, the organization was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois and became known as “The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated.”
The University of Florida’s chapter of National Pan-Hellenic Council was chartered on February 23, 1993.
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University of Florida Divine Nine
50th Anniversary Season
The 1st Black Greek Organization chartered on UF Campus, The Zeta Phi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi celebrated 50 years of Achivement on March 2, 2022. The Theta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity INC. was next on the 50th list celebrating their 50th Anniversary August 9, 2023. The Zeta Phi Chapter 50th Anniversary kicks off a season of back to back UF Divine Nine 50th anniversaries that will run through 2025.