History
In fall of 1989, the foundation of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. decided it was important to form an organization that provided empowerment to Latina women. Beginning at the University of Iowa, the vision was to create a network of academic and social support for these women. Under the guidance of Esther Materon Arum and Mary Peterson, the vision came to true on April 9, 1990, as the University of Iowa Panhellenic Council officially recognized the organization as a sorority.
Sigma Lambda Gamma is a sisterhood of women who have chosen this affiliation to achieve their desired personal development and to act for the betterment of local, regional, national and global communities through the efforts of a network of more than 3,000 sisters. Sigma Lambda Gamma is a pioneer in the Greek fraternal world through development of innovative programming initiatives, such as the Young Women’s Leadership Program and Emotional Intelligence.
Today, Sigma Lambda Gamma is the largest, historically Latina-based multicultural national sorority, and one of the fastest growing fraternal organization in chapters and alumnae associations throughout the United States, having expanded to more than 100 universities in less than 20 years. A criterion for membership into Sigma Lambda Gamma is that a woman must have exceptional morals and ethics with a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, and is pursuing or has completed courses leading to a degree in an accredited college or university.
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