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Delta Zeta Alumna, Shelly Brown Dobek, Named the 2024 Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Dr. Robert A. Shaffer Award Recipient

Oxford, Ohio – Delta Zeta is proud to announce Shelly Brown Dobek, Gamma Omega, Southern Illinois University, has been named the 2024 recipient of the Dr. Robert A. Shaffer Award. This award is one of the highest accolades a Fraternity/Sorority Life Professional can receive from the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors (AFA). It is…

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Delta Zeta Sorority Holds Inaugural Tani Austin Ignite the Flame Community & Philanthropy Summit for Collegiate Chapters

More than 160 collegiate and alumnae members gathered to learn more about the organization’s philanthropic endeavors and inspire action in local communities Oxford, Ohio – Philanthropy leaders from more than 160 chapters on college campuses around the United States and Canada attended Delta Zeta Sorority’s inaugural Tani Austin Ignite the Flame Community & Philanthropy Summit…

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Tani Austin, Delta Zeta Alumna and Co-Founder of Starkey Hearing Foundation, Honored as 2024 Distinguished Delta Zeta Global Ambassador and Philanthropist

Oxford, Ohio – Delta Zeta has named alumna Tani Austin, Alpha-Miami (OH), as the 2024 Delta Zeta Distinguished Global Ambassador and Philanthropist at the inaugural Ignite the Flame Community and Philanthropy Summit, held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 23-24, 2024. Tani is Co-Founder of Starkey Hearing Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of…

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I Am a Sorority Woman: A New Alumnae Initiate’s Perspective

Being a sorority woman is more than just wearing Greek letters—it’s about embodying values that shape our personal and professional lives. When you join a sorority like Delta Zeta, you’re not only becoming part of a sisterhood but also stepping into a network that opens countless doors to your future. Last weekend at the Tani…

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Delta Zeta Sorority Announces 2024 National Awards

On July 21, 2024, during the annual Norma Minch Andrisek Leadership Conference, the National Council announced the 2024 National Award recipients, recognizing outstanding collegiate and alumnae chapter and member excellence in overall community relations, philanthropic service and leadership and academic achievement. ACHOTH AWARD The Achoth Award came to Delta Zeta when we merged with Phi…

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DELTA ZETA FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNOUNCES OFFICERS

The Delta Zeta Foundation is honored to announce the officers of the Board of Trustees who will serve July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. Congratulations to Margaret A. Purcell, Ph.D., Alpha Gamma Chapter, University of Alabama, President; Jennifer Bogen Morrison, Theta Chapter, The Ohio State University, Vice President; Diane M. Stecher, Past National President,…

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DELTA ZETA FOUNDATION AWARDS RECORD AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS

(Oxford, OH) The Delta Zeta Foundation is empowering the continued education of 113 undergraduate and graduate members of the Sorority for the 2024-2025 academic year. This year’s scholarship awards total a record $415,750. In the previous five years, the Foundation has awarded over $1.8 million to Delta Zeta members, helping these sisters to continue their…

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DELTA ZETA RECOGNIZED AT THE 2024 FRATERNITY COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE

(Oxford, OH) Delta Zeta’s communications work and staff were recently honored at the Fraternity Communications Association (FCA) Centennial Celebration held April 29 – May 2 in Memphis, Tennessee. FCA is a professional association composed of more than 70 member organizations. Delta Zeta received two first place awards for both Inter/National Website Improvement for DeltaZeta.org and for…

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Foundation Mission Moment – May 2024

Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month? At the Delta Zeta Foundation, we are proud to stand by our sisters and support mental health initiatives through resources like Protect Your Shell, an online mental health resource center available to all members. For this month’s Mission Moment, hear the story of how mental health…

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Volunteer Appreciation Spotlight: Emma Sears, Beta Gamma – Louisville (KY)

Thank you to each and every one of our Delta Zeta volunteers who truly keep the light of the flame burning! As Alfa said, “Our Sorority ideals serve ever to remind us we can help others in this game of life.” Take a minute to read this volunteer shoutout from one of our members: “Emma Sears is my College Chapter Director…

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NMALC 2024 Registration is now open!

The registration link for the 2024 Norma Minch Andrisek Leadership Conference (NMALC) is now open! This ‘collegiate members only’ conference will be held July 18-21, 2024 in Oxford, Ohio on the campus of Miami University. It is a great time for Delta Zeta, and we are looking forward to having you join us for a weekend of sisterhood and…

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Foundation Mission Moment – March

Today, we are thrilled to share our March Mission Moment, shining a light on a few remarkable individuals who have joined the Oxford Society, our esteemed circle of planned giving donors. These four donors have been instrumental in supporting Delta Zeta’s mission through their continued contributions. They’ve taken their commitment one step further by including Delta…

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Celebrating Black History Month with Sisters

Member Spotlight: Maranda Calhoun, Pi Rho – University of West Georgia Black History Month has been celebrated in February since 1976. As we take time to reflect this month, we had a chance to chat with Maranda Calhoun, Pi Rho – University of West Georgia, about not only her experience as a Delta Zeta, but also…

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Valuing Empowerment and Leadership

It’s National Leadership Day! Read about how our sister, Lily Ivey, Gamma Kappa – Kent State, empowers herself to be a leader in her chapter, on campus and in her community along with how CORE prepared for this coming year. Walking into formal recruitment in the fall of 2022 was nerve-racking, but I knew what…

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Celebrating Black History Month with Sisters

Member Spotlight: Anneteke Adoga – Xi Lambda Chapter, University of San Francisco Black History Month has been celebrated in February since 1976. As we take time to reflect this month, we had a chance to chat with Anneteke Adoga, Xi Lambda-San Francisco (CA), about not only her experience as a Delta Zeta but also about what Black History Month…

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DELTA ZETA FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS

(Oxford, OH) The Delta Zeta Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of new Trustees to the Board: Diane Chamberlain Cesarz, Lambda Theta Chapter, Michigan Technological University, Deana Lewis Kaplan, Theta Iota, Western Carolina University and Trudy Wheeler, Delta Omicron, Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Each of these members will serve a two-year term.  Diane joins…

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Celebrating Black History Month with Sisters

Member Spotlight: Natalia Stanley, Beta Gamma – University of Louisville (KY)  Black History Month has been celebrated in February since 1976. As we take time to reflect this month, we had a chance to chat with Natalia Stanley, Beta Gamma – Louisville (KY), about not only her experience as a Delta Zeta, but also about what Black History Month…

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Nominate a sister today! Now accepting nominations for the 2024 35 Under 35 Honoree Class!

The National Council is pleased to announce that the nomination process for the 2024 35 Under 35 recognition is now open! Delta Zeta’s 35 Under 35 recognizes outstanding young professionals who, before the age of 35, have achieved success by making significant impact in their industry. Candidates for this honor are women who have demonstrated…

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2024 National Headquarters Interns

DELTA ZETA ANNOUNCES 2024 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS INTERNS (Oxford, OH) As Delta Zeta National Headquarters continues to support and empower our women to follow their shared value of curiosity and grow as lifelong learners, we are pleased to continue to offer National Headquarters internship opportunities for our members. This year, we offered experiences with digital communications,…

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Foundation Mission Moment – December 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, we reflect on the impact of the Delta Zeta Foundation this year, because of the generosity of our donors. Their investment in our sisterhood means the world to us and to our members. Because of their generosity, our sisters can apply for scholarships to ease the cost of education, participate…

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Foundation Mission Moment – November 2023

The Delta Zeta Foundation hosted our sixth annual Founders Day Challenge on October 24, and sisters like you came together to raise over $242,000 in support of our sisterhood! Click the video below to see the impact your Delta Zeta sisters, friends and family made on the future of Delta Zeta.

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2023 Founders Day Proclamation

“We wish our Sorority to grow not merely in numbers but in the strength of our adherence to the principles by which it was founded,” said Elizabeth Coulter Stephenson, Alpha, Miami University, who was National President from 1912-1915. As we celebrate the founding of Delta Zeta on October 24, 1902, and reflect on the many…

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2023 Convention Lampkins

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2023 National Convention Awards

The National Council extends congratulations to these members and chapters for receiving the following awards at the 2023 National Convention and Everlasting Sisterhood Event, held at the Signia by Hilton at Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida on July 27-30, 2023. 2023 National Convention Individual Awards ACHOTH AWARD This award shall be given to alumnae who…

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Delta Zeta Announces the 2023 Florence Hood Miner and Grace Mason Lundy Award Recipients

(Oxford, Ohio) It is with great pleasure that the National Council announces the 2023 recipients of the Florence Hood Miner Award and the Grace Mason Lundy Award.   The Florence Hood Miner Award was first given out at the 1948 Convention in recognition of her service as National Vice President, Editor of The LAMP of…

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Delta Zeta Recognized at the Fraternity Communications Association Centennial Celebration

(Oxford, OH) Delta Zeta Sorority’s communications work and staff were recently honored at the Fraternity Communications Association (FCA) Centennial Celebration held May 2-4, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. FCA is a professional association composed of more than 70 member organizations. Allison Lynch, Alpha Upsilon-Maine, Chief Communications and Information Officer and LAMP Managing Editor, was elected to…

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Delta Zeta Announces 2023 National Headquarters Interns

(Oxford, OH) As Delta Zeta National Headquarters continues to support and empower our women to follow their shared value of curiosity and grow as lifelong learners, we are pleased to continue to offer National Headquarters Internship opportunities for our members. This year, we offered experiences with digital communications, development and engagement and our global philanthropy…

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Conferences for Women Sponsorship

Delta Zeta is excited to announce a partnership as a Supporting Organization of the Conferences for Women, the largest network of women’s conferences in the United States! As a Supporting Organization, the Conferences for Women will provide Delta Zeta members access to discounted registration rates for each of their annual conferences. This season’s remaining events…

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Delta Zeta Foundation’s Founders Day Challenge Breaks Records

records for our sisterhood this year! The 2022 FDC event on October 24-25 raised more than $252,000 supporting scholarships, educational and leadership programming, member development, the Elizabeth Coulter Stephenson emergency grant and many other leadership opportunities for Delta Zeta members. “The generosity of our donors is what made a successful Founders Day Challenge,” said Karen…

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Delta Zeta Announces 35 Under 35 Honorees for 2022

(Oxford, Ohio) Launched in 2018, Delta Zeta’s 35 Under 35 recognition program highlights outstanding young professionals who have achieved success by making a significant impact in their industry before the age of 35. Candidates of this national recognition are members who have demonstrated leadership, initiative and dedication to their careers, are motivated by challenges, serve…

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Delta Zeta Announces the 2022 Florence Hood Miner and Grace Mason Lundy Award Recipients

(Oxford, Ohio) It is with great pleasure that the National Council announces the 2022 recipients of the Florence Hood Miner Award and the Grace Mason Lundy Award. The Florence Hood Miner Award was first presented at the 1948 Convention in recognition of her service as National Vice President, Editor of The LAMP of Delta Zeta,…

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Gracious Giving from Delta Zeta Made A New Facility for The Painted Turtle a Reality

(Oxford, OH) On May 20, 2022, Delta Zeta members, volunteers and staff attended the Grand Opening of The Painted Turtle’s new Staff Lounge and Welcome Center. This new facility was funded by Delta Zeta through dollars raised by members. The Painted Turtle has been a part of Delta Zeta’s history of service since 2006 when…

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2022-2023 Foundation Scholarship Recipients

(Oxford, OH) The Delta Zeta Foundation is empowering the continued education of 118 undergraduate and graduate members of the Sorority for the 2022-2023 academic year. This year’s scholarship awards total a record of $401,500, an increase in total funds given of more than 11 percent from 2021-2022. In the previous five years, the Foundation has…

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Delta Zeta Names Kayla Ray as Director of Communications

(Oxford, Ohio) Our corporate communications and marketing team is expanding! We are excited to announce the promotion of Kayla Ray, Theta Psi, Ashland University, to Director of Communications effective January 1, 2022. In this role, she will partner with volunteer leadership and staff to assure the implementation of Delta Zeta Sorority’s corporate brand strategy across…

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Delta Zeta Names Mary E. Waterman Chief Member Engagement Officer

(Oxford, OH) Delta Zeta Sorority invests in and promotes engagement opportunities for the advancement of friendship, member engagement, chapter association, networking, personal growth and volunteerism initiatives to enhance the membership experience, celebrate member achievement and build community spirit. Effective January 1, 2022, we are pleased to announce that Mary E. Waterman, Gamma Omicron, San Diego…

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Delta Zeta Announces 2022 National Headquarters Interns

(Oxford, OH) As Delta Zeta National Headquarters continues to support and empower our women to follow their shared value of curiosity and grow as lifelong learners, we are pleased to continue to offer National Headquarters Internship opportunities for our members. This year, we offered experiences with digital communications, development and special events and our global philanthropy…

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Delta Zeta Foundation Chief Advancement Officer Alicia Favata Earns Certified Fundraising Professional Credential

(Oxford, OH) Delta Zeta is pleased to announce that Alicia Favata, Pi Beta, University of Hartford, has been named a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Alicia, Chief Advancement Officer for Delta Zeta Foundation joins over 7,200 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation. Alicia has been the Chief Advancement Officer for the Delta…

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2021 Founders Day Proclamation

“May the friendships we make, and the kindliness we have for each other, be everlasting.” Founder Alfa Lloyd Hayes, who served as Delta Zeta’s National President from 1908-1912, wrote those words to delegates at the Golden Anniversary Convention in 1952. Alfa, having no daughters of her own, valued greatly the relationships she gained because of…

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Delta Zeta Foundation Board of Trustees Announces Appointments

(Oxford, OH) The Delta Zeta Foundation Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Merry Westbrook Adamcik, Distinguished Past National Officer, Delta Theta Chapter, University of Houston, and Crystal Hinson Miller, Xi Sigma Chapter, University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill. Now retired, Merry brings more than 30 years of telecom management experience to the…

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Delta Zeta Sorority Announces Directors of Chapter Services Selected

(Oxford, Ohio) Delta Zeta Sorority is excited to announce the hiring of two staff members to its team, each in the role of Director of Chapter Services: Mikayla (Kayla) Flott, Theta Eta, Creighton University Lisa McCoy, Pi Theta, Rollins College Both will supervise the operational aspects of assigned collegiate chapters; provide training, education and guidance…

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Delta Zeta Announces 2021-2023 National Council

(Oxford, Ohio) At the 54rd National Convention held virtually July 15-18, 2021, Delta Zeta Sorority announced the National Council. The following National Council members will hold positions in their respective offices for the 2021-2023 biennium: National President: Christy Phillips-Brown, Theta Iota Chapter (Western Carolina University) National Vice President: Lauren Davis Campbell, Gamma Psi Chapter (Central…

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Delta Zeta Announces 35 Under 35 Honorees for 2021

(Oxford, Ohio) Launched in 2018, Delta Zeta’s 35 Under 35 recognition program highlights outstanding young professionals who have achieved success by making a significant impact in their industry before the age of 35. Candidates of this national recognition are members who have demonstrated leadership, initiative and dedication to their careers, are motivated by challenges, serve…

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Delta Zeta Announces Staff Updates

October 29, 2019 Delta Zeta National Headquarters is proud to support and work in partnership with our volunteer leaders. And, to fulfill our goals of growth, engagement and advancing organizational efficiencies, we are excited to announce the following staff appointments: Sarah C. McCracken, Alpha Alpha – Northwestern (IL), has been appointed as Chief Strategic Officer.…

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2019 ANNUAL AWARDS

RITUAL ANNUAL AWARD OUTSTANDING RITUAL EVENT OR CELEBRATION Award-Winning Chapter: Kappa Alpha Chapter, Nicholls State University Honorable Mention: Pi Epsilon Chapter, Clemson University Beta Delta Chapter, University of South Carolina Delta Delta Chapter, Georgia State University   SISTERHOOD ANNUAL AWARD OUTSTANDING SISTERHOOD EVENT OR CELEBRATION Award-Winning Chapter: Gamma Delta Chapter, Pennsylvania State University Honorable Mention:…

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