Greek Life
The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life and Community Involvement works with student members of UNC's 56 fraternities and sororities and those living in off-campus housing. The staff provides advising, support, training, resources, programs and services, maintains communications with faculty and alumni advisors and parents, works closely with national organizations and governing bodies, organizes leadership retreats and workshops, supports the academic performance of fraternity and sorority members, and recognizes positive achievements of individuals and organizations.
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UNC community expresses concern over Greek life compliance to fall guidelines
Though the University has dramatically altered the upcoming fall semester in an effort to shut out COVID-19, some fear that UNC’s regulations won’t ensure compliance from off-campus fraternities — opening the door for potentially deadly outbreaks.
Interfraternity Council guest speaker sparks controversy for alleged misogynistic comments
On Feb. 16, UNC’s Interfraternity Council hosted an event addressing personal development and mental health that has since been criticized by student leaders as offensive, misogynistic and otherwise problematic. Keynote speaker David Hagan described his speech as "intentionally blunt, graphic and filled with profanity," designed that way to resonate with young men. But Memorial Hall staff complained the speech made them uncomfortable, and some student leaders are still pressing for more public accountability from the IFC, asking the council to apologize for the event and commit to violence prevention training.
This UNC fraternity donated over $17,000 in dues to local hunger relief efforts
UNC fraternity Delta Kappa Epsilon, Beta Chapter, used its leftover dues to help feed hungry people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
'The biggest difference is avocados': Fraternity and sorority eating at UNC
For some UNC students, fraternity and sorority houses provide their day-to-day meals. For the students who aren't members of Greek life, that dining experience can be a mystery. Each house has a different experience, and poses different challenges to chefs.
Two years later: grappling with drug-facilitated sexual assault at UNC
The term “knocktail” is well-known around campus to refer to the experience of going to a cocktail and experiencing a drug-facilitated sexual assault. The Daily Tar Heel spoke to several UNC students who had experiences with knocktails at distinct fraternities. The students said these experiences had definite impacts on their lives, including their schoolwork. Of the fraternities contacted by The Daily Tar Heel, The Sigma Nu Nationals Organization said it had no information regarding the incident, while another fraternity denied the accusations.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon lost University recognition for hazing violations
The University revoked recognition of the UNC chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon on July 2 because of hazing. The chapter will remain unrecognized until at least 2023.
'It’s a duty that we owe to survivors': Rebuilding campus safety after spike in crime
The UNC campus community is responding to a recent string of crimes that have impacted people, especially women, on campus. Organizations like UNC SafeWalk are interested in making students feel safer on campus by providing them company if they are walking alone.
Student Government launches Red Zone Initiative to battle sexual assault on campus
With the bulk of sexual assault incidents occurring in the fall semester, students are coming together from various sectors on campus to build a network of resources and support.
Meet Frank, Sigma Chi's smallest and most pointy eared member
The "ruler," and "owner" of Sigma Chi probably isn't who you would guess — and likely walks on more legs than you think.
Raising awareness of Asian culture with sticky rice and UNC Lambda Phi Epsilon
While the event was predominantly designed to bring awareness to Asian culture by sharing a premium Asian dessert, it was also meant as a fundraising opportunity for the fraternity.
Greek life gets groovy to raise money for Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders
This is truly a groovy way for UNC's Greek life to represent their sororities while contributing to a meaningful cause.
Pi Lambda Phi members charged with violating commercial fire codes
Five Pi Lambda Phi students were charged for tampering with smoke detectors nearly 23 years after five students died in a fraternity house fire on Mother's Day in 1996.
Five Pi Lambda Phi members charged with fire alarm tampering
The Chapel Hill Fire Department announced at 9:15 this morning that it charged five members of UNC's Pi Lambda Phi fraternity last week for tampering with smoke alarms in the fraternity house.
Gay and Greek: LGBTQ+ students make homes in fraternities and sororities
There are two spheres on college campuses that have been, for the most part, pitted against each other in cinematic depictions and social media, seeming to operate in two separate realms of possibility. But being a part of Greek life as a member of the LGBTQ+ community is neither impossible nor discouraged. UNC students share their experiences participating in Greek life while also being openly gay, which is still not without its challenges. But like many things, young people are changing the way the collegiate experience looks today.
AKPsi's UNC chapter is under investigation following allegations of hazing
This is not the first time a chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi, a co-ed business fraternity, has been under investigation following reports of hazing.
Beez in the Trap panel captures the progression of trap sound
A panel on the history of trap music, creating trap tracks and how trap is perceived in society engaged attendees in trap music culture at Beez in the Trap, hosted by UNC's Mu Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.
