UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Alpha Phi
Est. 1872
In 1872 at Syracuse University, Alpha Phi was founded by ten brave women during a time when women were only seen as mothers, wives, daughters and caretakers. Our Founders sought to fulfill the need to develop meaningful friendships with other women who could support and inspire each other. Today, their vision of a sisterhood has transformed into a sisterhood of over 200,000 members of women supporting one another in lifelong achievement. Together, we unite "hand in hand."
Our Chapter
Kappa Eta, University of Florida, Est. 2018
The Kappa Eta chapter of Alpha Phi here at the University of Florida was founded in 2018. Our chapter is full of dedicated scholars, steadfast leaders and well-rounded women who have found a home in Gator Nation’s newest sorority. The University of Florida was established in 1853 and moved to the main Gainesville campus in 1906. We are proud be one of the 65 chapters that represent our campus’s Greek life.
Our Symbols & Colors
Lily of the Valley
One of the flowers of Alpha Phi is the fragrant lily of the valley.
Forget Me Not
The other flower of Alpha Phi is the blue and gold forget-me-not.
Ivy Leaf
An ever-growing vine, the ivy leaf symbolizes the growth of the Alpha Phi sisterhood. It also represents fidelity and eternal friendship.
Ursa Major
The fraternity constellation, Ursa Major (the Great Bear), is best known for its seven main stars, the Big Dipper, which appear on the lower left of Alpha Phi’s crest.
Silver
Silver is one of Alpha Phi’s rich and distinctive colors.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the other rich and distinctive color of Alpha Phi.