Our founders: Julia Bishop, Anne Simmons, Anna Keen, Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, and Mabelle Minton
National History
On October 24, 1902, Delta Zeta Sorority was founded at Miami University by six women: Julia Bishop, Anne Simmons, Anna Keen, Alfa Lloyd, Mary Collins, Mabelle Minton. Women had only been fully admitted to the university that semester, and this group of women decided they wanted to form a sorority. Under the guidance of Dr. Guy Potter Benton, the Miami University president, they did so. Dr. Benton was named as the Grand Patron of the sorority, and to this day, is the only man to ever wear our badge. In 1911, Delta Zeta representatives first attended meetings of the National Panhellenic Council. We celebrated our sorority's centennial on October 24, 2002.
Delta Zeta Creed
To the World
I promise temperance and insight and courage,
To Crusade for justice
To seek the truth and defend it always;
To those whom my life may touch
in slight measure,
May I give graciously
of what is mine.
To my friends,
understanding and appreciation;
To those closer ones,
Love that is ever steadfast;
To my mind,
Growth;
To myself,
Faith
That I may walk truly
In the light of the flame.
Our Purpose
The purpose of this sorority shall be to unite its members in the bonds of sincere and lasting friendship, to stimulate one another in the pursuit of knowledge, to promote the moral and social culture of its members, and to develop plans for guidance and unity in action; objects worthy of the highest aim and purpose of associated effort. The purpose of this sorority shall be advanced through the National Convention, the National Council, and the college and alumnae chapters.
Symbols
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 Our Crest |
 Our Flower Killarney Rose |
 Our Jewel Diamond |
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Fun Facts
Delta Zeta is the only true sorority. All other sororities are actually women’s fraternities.
We are the largest international sorority.
Delta Zeta is one of the sororities with the largest number of college chapters
Tiffany & Co designed the badge of Delta Zeta and it is displayed in their New York store and in the Smithsonian. In an annual contest it was determined the most beautiful and meaningful badge so many years in a row that the contest was retired.
In the movie Legally Blonde, the sorority house used was actually a Delta Zeta home. In the beginning scene you can notice the "N" on the emblem on the floor, when looked at at the correct angle, is actually a Z.