Kappa Delta Sorority

Congratulations to 2024 winners of the Kappa Delta Outstanding Panhellenic Leadership Award. This award recognizes undergraduate members who have provided outstanding Panhellenic leadership to their college or university. 

Kappa Delta volunteers dedicate their time, energy and expertise to empower our sisterhood. This month on The Emerald Edit, we're proud to spotlight Sue Hicks (Epsilon Tau-Clemson). Sue has been volunteering with Kappa Delta for more than 30 years and has served as the local house corporation president for the Theta Zeta chapter at Lehigh University since the chapter was founded over 10 years ago. Sue’s goal has always been to grow and evolve the housing atmosphere for future generations of Kappa Deltas. We caught up with Sue to hear why she volunteers with Kappa Delta and what it means to her! Read her full interview on our blog, The Emerald Edit: https://bit.ly/3WBnW0k

Today we’re celebrating Beth Martin Langford (Kappa Alpha-Florida State), former National President and foundation board chair, who was recognized as the 2024 Outstanding Volunteer by the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence (FFE), a professional association for fraternity and sorority foundations. The Outstanding Foundation Volunteer Award honors someone who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in major fundraising projects for a fraternity or sorority, and who has committed significant time, effort and financial support toward their organization and successfully motivated others. Beth has been a national volunteer for KD for over 30 years and is the first Kappa Delta recognized with this award. Please join us in wishing Beth a big congratulations! Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YaVgMN

Kappa Delta volunteers dedicate their time, energy and expertise to empower our sisterhood. This month on The Emerald Edit, we're proud to spotlight Donielle Powell (Delta Phi-Georgia Southwestern). Donielle has served on Delta Phi’s chapter advisory board in several roles for the last seven years. In her current role as CAB-collegiate facilities, Donielle provides invaluable guidance and support to the chapter’s director of housing, ensuring the residence hall floor remains a welcome and comfortable space for all members. We caught up with Donielle to hear why she volunteers with Kappa Delta and what it means to her! Read her full interview on our blog, The Emerald Edit: https://bit.ly/4czn7dO

Congratulations to Hannah Coleman (Zeta-Alabama/Tuscaloosa) and McKenna Wales (Beta Nu-Toledo) for being selected to join the fall 2024 Content Creator Cohort for The Sorority Life! They’ll work together with the National Panhellenic Conference Inc. to share the sorority experience by writing articles and creating social media content. Three Panhellenic women were chosen for this opportunity, and we couldn’t be prouder two of them are our very own Kappa Delta sisters!

As the summer sun shines bright, it's crucial to prioritize skin health and safety. In our latest Kappa Delta blog post, "Sunshine and Safety: Your Guide to Happy, Healthy Summer Skin," Dr. Emily Perez (Eta Alpha-Texas A&M/College Station) shares her expert tips on sun protection.    From understanding the importance of sunscreen to exploring the benefits of UPF clothing and accessories, this comprehensive guide helps you enjoy the summer while keeping your skin healthy and radiant. Did you know that sun exposure before age 18 significantly increases the risk of skin cancer? Protecting your skin now is an investment in your long-term health.    Discover practical sun safety solutions and make sun protection a daily ritual. Your future self will thank you! Read the full blog post here: https://bit.ly/45U9i7m 

Kappa Delta volunteers are our foundation. They give their time, energy and expertise to keep Kappa Delta moving forward, and our organization would not be the same without them. This month on The Emerald Edit, we’re excited to spotlight Emmie Ashwell (Alpha Alpha-Michigan State). Emmie Ashwell wears two hats as the local house corporation president and CAB-collegiate facilities for Alpha Alpha-Michigan State. Every week, she puts at least five hours into her roles, tackling anything and everything related to housing. She says, “We do all that we can to support our members and residents to enrich their KD experience related to the facility.” Read more on The Emerald Edit to hear why she volunteers with Kappa Delta and what it means to her! https://bit.ly/3W1VhRD

Meet Alondra Orozco, Lauren Rainey, Tove Bichel Thomas and Elizabeth Wood, who found their sisterhood in Kappa Delta through continuous open bidding (COB). COB offers women an opportunity to join a sorority outside of primary recruitment, offering a more casual and informal experience. These confident sisters have thrived in Kappa Delta, contributing to our sisterhood and embodying our values of friendship and loyalty, personal integrity, lifelong learning and selfless service. Discover their stories and learn how COB has enriched Kappa Delta in the latest issue of Angelos. https://bit.ly/4cvSjdG

Kappa Delta volunteers dedicate their time, energy and expertise to empower our sisterhood. This month on The Emerald Edit, we're proud to spotlight Stephanie Poland (Zeta Epsilon-Kansas).    Stephanie has served as the president of Zeta Epsilon-Kansas’ local house corporation board for the past year. She volunteers to spend more quality time with her Kappa Delta big sister and cherishes every moment connecting with the collegians.    We caught up with Stephanie to learn more about her volunteer journey and what drives her dedication.     Stephanie also shares memorable moments, insights and valuable advice for anyone considering volunteering with Kappa Delta. Read more on The Emerald Edit: https://bit.ly/3KPwycS

Last weekend, students from across the country came together to attend the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute at Indiana University. UIFI is a leadership academy for students involved in fraternity and sorority life. Hear from Emma Hibbitts (Iota-Centre) who attended: “My experience at the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute has made me a better sorority leader by examining my values, reflecting on issues that need to be discussed and improved in Greek life, and giving me the tools to solve them. Thanks to the support from Kappa Delta HQ and the Kappa Delta Foundation, I also made friends from across the country and went outside my comfort zone while learning strategies that work in different chapters. I can’t wait to start implementing what I learned at Centre and empowering Iota to always improve a bit each day!”