Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Chapter

of economic development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, educational development and political awareness and involvement, the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated stay abreast of major issues in order to provide education to our community. Today Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a non-profit organization and is the largest black sisterhood in the world with a membership that exceeds 200,000 college-educated women. From Nancy Wilson and Lena Horne to the late Betty Shabazz and Barbara Jordan; DELTAS are everywhere. With more than 950 chapters all over the world including Liberia, Japan, Germany, Korea and the Virgin Islands, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is dedicated to serving the community all over the globe. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, Epsilon Chapter was chartered November 19, 1919 at The Ohio State University by five dedicated young women:
1. Catherine Thompson Alexander
4. Alberta Hanley
Nearly 92 years later, Epsilon chapter continues to serve the Columbus area. There was a trend toward growth on predominantly white campuses, while coeds suffered from discrimination because of their gender as well as their color. Epsilon Chapter was the first predominantly African American Sorority established at The Ohio State University. Epsilon Chapter hosted the Fifth National Convention where honorary member Mary McLeod Bethune was inducted. Currently, Epsilon Chapter hosts numerous activities and programs committed to serving the campus and the community.