Alpha Phi was founded at Syracuse University by ten of the first nineteen women admitted to the newly-opened university. These ten women with "brave hearts were filled with a noble purpose and eyes that saw clearly into the future." These were the Original Ten, the Founders of Alpha Phi. Pursuring their studies in a male-dominated environment, these women had a pressing need for friends who could sympathize with each other's aspirations. On September 18, 1872, these ten women initiated themselves into Alpha Phi.
Mission Statement:
Alpha Phi is a sisterhood of women supporting one another in lifelong achievement
Our Motto: Year Founded: Our Mascot:
"Union hand in hand." 1872 the Phi Bear
Our Crest: Our Colors: Our Symbol:
Our Philanthropies:
Alpha Phi officially adopted Cardiac Care as a
priority in 1946.The Alpha Phi Foundation supports
programs and research that study heart disease in
women – specifically its symptoms, its treatment and
its prevention. As a colleigate chapter, we contribute
to the Alpha Phi Foundation through our two annual
philanthropies: Red Dress Gala and Alpha Phifa.
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