Sigma Alpha
Sigma Alpha is a professional agricultural sorority that promotes scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship among its members. The sorority was founded in 1978 at the Ohio State University by five women who wanted an alternative to the social Greek sorority system. Since that time, Sigma Alpha has become a national organization consisting of more than 80 chapters, comprised of undergraduate and alumnae members. Today, more than 19,000 members have been initiated into Sigma Alpha.
- Mission: Cultivating Professional Women in Agriculture
- Colors: Emerald and Maize
- Symbols: Baby Bull
- Nationally Founded: January 26, 1978 at Ohio State University
- Locally Installed: 1998 (Alpha Iota Chapter)
- National Philanthropy: Ag in the Community
*Sigma Alpha is an associate chapter under Student Life & Leadership - Fraternity and Sorority Affairs. The sorority operate their recruitment efforts separate from the College Panhellenic Council.