History

On October 22, 1989, a group of women gathered at the Chicano Native American Culture Center to form an organization of Latina/Hispanic women at the University of Iowa. Their goal was to form a group that would provide social and academic support to Latinas/Hispanic and women of all cultures.

After a lot of hard work and dedication, the Panhellenic Council at the University of Iowa recognized Sigma Lambda Gamma as a sorority on April 9, 1990. This is the day that Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority recognizes as their Founding date.

Today, Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority has Chapters from New York to Texas, and Florida to California. In total, Sigma Lambda Gamma has 61 chapters, 19 colonies, and 7 alumni associations, making it the Largest Latina-Oriented sorority in the nation.

Our members have recognized the need for togetherness and support among women of all cultures at their universities and colleges and are dedicated to the overall success of women in the world.

Founding Mothers

Gloria Cuevas

Julieta Maria Miller

Maria Esther Pineda

Danell Marie Riojas

Guadalupe Cruz Temiquel

General Information