History

    In 1998, Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. became America’s first women’s Greek-letter organization to promote a South Asian interest. Her roots date back to the Jester basement at the University of Texas at Austin where 27 collegiate women from a myriad of backgrounds collaborated to form what would be the most diverse and strongest sorority of its kind. The founders envisioned a sorority built around 8 principles: character, leadership, scholarship, sisterhood, service, womanhood, culture, and self. Realizing the quality of the Sisterhood could never be compromised, the founders’ every endeavor thereafter was directed toward fostering these 8 principles and establishing a solid foundation for the future before embarking on plans for expansion
    The infant years of the Sisterhood were dedicated to developing lifelong traditions and rituals, service to the community, writing and ratifying the national constitution, and a commitment to excellence.    
    During the first eight months alone, the Sisterhood participated in over 30 community service activities. These efforts also resulted in Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority legacies such as the annual Sisterhood Retreat, CARE Week, the Emerald Endowment, the annual Miss Ugly Man Pageant, Founders’ Week, Family Weekend, the Fire and Ice Ball, and the Sterling Soiree.
    The national constitution was completed in 2000, in which not a single clause excludes any woman based on color, creed, or national origin. The national constitution is predicted upon excellence and the 8 principles through a truly democratic Sisterhood. Moreover, incorporation of the Sisterhood took place in 2000, officially trade marking both the premiere symbols of excellence, Kappa, Phi, and Gamma, and those sorors who have been selected to perpetuate this archetype.
    Today, Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority is structurally and administratively steadfast and unified, yet multi-dimensional like no other. Tomorrow, the Sisterhood promises continued success, influence, and growth.

General Information

Letters: Kappa, Phi and Gamma
Nickname: "KPhiG"
Date of Establishment: November 8, 1998
Place of Establishment: University of Texas at Austin (Jester basement)
Colors: Green, White, and Black
Flower: Fire and Ice Rose
Stone: Emerald
Mascot: Royal Bengal Tiger
Principles: Sisterhood, Service, Scholarship, Self, Culture, Character, Womanhood, Leadership
Quote: "Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal."
        by Pamela Vaull Starr