Eta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc was founded on the Northwestern University in 1927. Charter Members: Pearl Davis, Mayme Bush, Edith Binn, Cynthia Jenkins, Marie Hardy. The Elegant Eta Chapter was the 1st NPHC Sorority Chartered on Northwestern Campus as well as the 1st Sigma Gamma Rho Chapter in the Chicago Area!
*Did you know in 1950 Central Region hosted regional conference on Northwestern Campus at Abbott Hall.
*Did you know Eta was the 1st NPHC African American Sorority on Northwestern Campus.
*Did you know Eta last had a presence on Northwestern Campus in 2004!
*Did you know the women of Eta Chapter went on to create the 1st Alumnae Chapter in Chicagoland area know as the "DYNAMIC" Delta Sigma Chapter, Chicago, Illinois. Sigma Gamma Rho was founded on and continues to be steadfastly committed to the tenets of excellence in Scholarship, Sisterhood and Service. Sigma Gamma Rho has a proud legacy of providing positive and proactive community leadership and support when and wherever needed as indicated by the sorority's international slogan, "Greater Service, Greater Progress." Established: November 12, 1922, at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana. Sorority Mascot: The Poodle. Sorority Colors: Royal blue and gold.
