The Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity with Sigma Gamma Rho and the NAACP Troy University Chapter will sponsor the 3rd Annual Black History Month Commemorative Silent March at 6 p.m. February 28.

Luis Escalante, Phi Beta Sigma representative, said the public is invited and encouraged to participate in the Silent March, which will pay tribute to those who fought and struggled for civil rights.   more >>

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word neophyte comes from the Greek word "neophytos," which means newly planted, or newly converted.

But for those of us who are in a fraternity or sorority, the word neophyte takes on a completely different meaning, especially for those who are in a multi-cultural (i.e. historically black, Latin, or Asian) Greek organization.

A neophyte celebration, probate show or yard show are all pretty much the same thing.  more >>

Three Troy University organizations have combined ideas and manpower to assist Rwanda genocide survivors.

The recently chartered Troy Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Phi Beta Sigma and Sigma Gamma Rho fraternities will host an Art Auction and Rwanda Genocide Survivors Aid Drive at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25 at the Troy University Arboretum.
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In an effort to gain a better presence on campus, increase community service, and raise money, the National Pan Hellenic Council is hosting activities throughout the week to get students involved in greek life.

The NPHC is made up of the historically black fraternities and sororities on campus.

Yesterday they held "penny wars" to raise funds for next year's board and tonight's keynote speaker, Steve Birdine, the international president of Iota Phi Theta fraternity.  more >>

Marking the celebration of Black History Month and promoting AIDS/HIV awareness, some campus groups are hosting activities to raise awareness and educate the community about the growing AIDS epidemic.

AIDS/HIV is the No. 1 cause of death for black women ages 25 to 34 years old, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Web site.   more >>

Being a member of a small fraternity has its advantages, according to Marques Moore.

As president of Alpha Phi Alpha, Moore heads up one of only two historically black fraternities at Ball State University.

Together with the campus's three historically black sororities and a Latina-oriented sorority, the six organizations boast a total membership of 41 men and women and make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC).

In comparison, the 10 fraternities and 11 sororities belonging to the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) have a combined membership of 1,256 people.   more >>

According to a Detroit News Special Report, colleges’ retention of blacks is dismal. With greater student competition and such vigorous opposition to quota systems based on race, how can black students position themselves for greater college success? One way could be to align themselves with like-minded peers by joining a fraternity or sorority such as Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Zeta Phi Beta, Phi Beta Sigma, Iota Phi Theta, Alpha Phi Alpha or Sigma Gamma Rho.        more >>