NPHC
Education & Academia abbreviation · Academic
| Stands for | National Pan-Hellenic Council |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
NPHC stands for National Pan-Hellenic Council, an academic abbreviation.
Umbrella organization founded in 1930 at Howard University for the nine historically Black Greek-letter fraternities and sororities, known as the Divine Nine. Campus NPHC councils coordinate step shows, service projects and intake schedules.
Example: The NPHC plots on the quad honor each of the Divine Nine organizations.
Usage notes
Members include Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho and Iota Phi Theta. Membership is often lifelong, with active graduate chapters. Notable members include many civil rights leaders and public officials.
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