Delta Gamma

Founding Members: Anna Boyd Ellington, Eva Webb Dodd and Mary Comfort Leonard

When: December 25, 1873

Where: The Lewis School for Girls near the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS.

Background: The early growth for Delta Gamma was confined to women's colleges in the South. Within a few years, Delta Gamma was established in the North and then later expanded to the East. In 1891, Delta Gamma was one of the seven charter members of the National Panhellenic Conference when the first inter-sorority meeting was held in Boston.

Motto: "Do Good."

Symbol: Anchor

Colors: Bronze, Pink and Blue

Mascot: Hannah Doll

Flower: Cream-colored Rose

Delta Gamma Foundation Mission Statement: Delta Gamma Foundation provides resources for educational growth and philanthropic service for all members.

Chartered at Salisbury University: March 31, 1996