About Iota
- Founded in 1905, the Iota Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta is one of the oldest and most established sororities at West Virginia University. With over a century of history on campus, we’re proud of our strong traditions and close-knit sisterhood. Our members are involved across campus, lead in student organizations, and are committed to academic excellence, service, and personal growth. At Iota, we focus on building real connections and supporting each other, during our time at WVU and beyond.
About Alpha Xi Delta
- In 1893, ten young women at Lombard College in Galesburg, Illinois, shared a vision and a dream of a national organization dedicated to the personal growth of women. Their dream became Alpha Xi Delta, one of the oldest women’s fraternities in the United States.
The timeless ideals envisioned by Alpha Xi Delta’s Founders remain constant throughout the years, inspiring pride in each member to pursue individual excellence. Now a national fraternity with more than 171,000 initiated members, our Fraternity is a progressive organization with college chapters and alumnae associations throughout the United States.
Alpha Xi Delta is proud of its history and lasting impact on its members and the Panhellenic community. In fact, Alpha Xi Delta’s first National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Chairman wrote the Panhellenic Creed, which all members of NPC still recite on college campuses today.
Alpha Xi Delta’s Founders left us a great legacy. They taught us the value of education because it frees us to achieve our goals and gives us the power to be whatever we choose. They taught us to support one another through shared experiences and understanding. They taught us to serve others and reach out to better the lives of those less fortunate. Because of them, Alpha Xi Delta continues to inspire countless bold and talented women to realize their potential.
Mission:
The mission of Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity is to enrich the life of every Alpha Xi Delta. We will:
- Nurture unity and cooperation.
- Foster intellectual, professional and personal growth.
- Exemplify the highest ethical conduct.
- Instill community responsibility.
- Perpetuate fraternal growth.
Vision:
Inspiring Women to Realize Their Potential
Symbols & Insignia
- Colors: Light Blue, Dark Blue, and Gold
- Flower: Pink Rose
- Badge: The Quill
- Mascot: BetXi Bear