National Pan-Hellenic Council
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Part of Speech
- Noun.
Pronunciation
WildWords respelling system: [nash·uhn·nul/ pan / huh·leh·nuhk /kawn·sl]
IPA Transcription: [nˈaʃənəl / hɛlˈɛnɪk/ˈkaʊntsəɫ
Definition
The National Pan-Hellenic Council, often referred to as the NPHC, is one of the four Greek councils at Northwestern. The NPHC encompasses 9 African American sororities and fraternities.
Mission Statement[1]: "The purpose of the NPHC shall be to foster cooperative actions of its members in dealing with matters of mutual concern. To this end, the NPHC promotes the well-being of its affiliate fraternities and sororities, facilitates the establishment and development of local councils of the NPHC and provides leadership training for its constituents."
| Organization | Greek Symbols | Northwestern Chapter [2] |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. | ΑΦΑ | Alpha Mu |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. | ΑΚΑ | Inactive |
| Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. | ΚΑΨ | Theta |
| Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. | ΩΨΦ | Inactive |
| Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. | ΔΣθ | Theta Alpha |
| Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. | ΦΒΣ | Inactive |
| Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. | ΖΦΒ | Nu Sigma |
| Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. | ΣΓΡ | Eta |
| Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. | ΙΦθ | Inactive |
Example Sentences
- Are you going to the NPHC event?
- The sororities and fraternities of the NPHC are hosting a community service event.
Why It's Wild
The term NPHC is used among the Greek community at Northwestern, but usage is not limited to the Greek community. Additionally, some of the sororities and fraternities that are a part of the NPHC have active chapters on campus.
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Entry created June 4, 2021 by Luna (Class of 2021)
