Fast Facts

Founded: October 24, 1902 Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Founders: Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, Anna Keen, Julia Bishop, Mabelle Minton, and Anne Simmons
Order of the Laurel: Grace Mason Lundy, Irene Caroline Boughton, Elizabeth Coulter Stephenson, Myrtle Graeter Hinkly, Norma Minch Andrisek
Grand Patron: Dr. Guy Potter Benton, D.D., LL.D, (Phi Delta Theta)
Colors: Rose and green
Flower: Pink Killarney rose
Jewel: Diamond
Badge: Roman Lamp
Mascot: Turtle
Magazine: The LAMP of Delta Zeta is the official magazine. It is published three times a year and mailed to all initiated members whose addresses are current at National Headquarters. An online version is offered to those members who prefer not to receive a hard copy.
Number of Collegiate Chapters: 167 in the United States and Canada
Number of Alumnae Chapters: Over 172 alumnae chapters offer continuing association in 49 states, including Hawaii as well as the United Kingdom and Canada.
Number of Initiated Members: Over 285,000
Number of collegiate members: At any given time, Delta Zeta has more than 13,000 undergraduate members.