Fraternities and Sororities of the University of Rhode Island (Rec. Gr. 172)

Historical note

Greek Societies have enjoyed a long history at the University of Rhode Island, with many dating back to the early 1900s. The historical records that exist for each organization varies. Some societies kept excellent records, and others even wrote histories of their chapters. Unfortunately for several, all that remains are copies of invitations, loan proposals, and an occasional constitution. The historical information presented on each society is gleaned from the collection and reflects the vast differences in record keeping.

Former Rhode Island State College Presidents have long recognized the beneficial aspects of supporting Greek societies on campus. In writing for a Theta Chi publication, The Golden Years, Dr. Francis H. Horn praised the fraternity for their fifty years of positive interaction with the college (See folder #41). In 1961, President Carl Woodward applauded the Kappa Rho Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for helping to foster democracy on campus (See Fifty Years of Brotherhood, folder # 23).