2024/2025 New Chapters/Expansions/Charters/Closures

[navane]

Originally Posted by shadokat

Theta Phi Alpha is closing their chapter at Benedictine University due to low membership.

Oh that's a shame. They were the only sorority on campus and they seemed like such a good match for the campus, too. The chapter was chartered in December 2019, right before covid, so maybe they never quite got a chance to get a solid footing? The press release indicates that TPA is hoping to re-establish there in the future when conditions are better.

[Cookiez17]

Originally Posted by navane

Oh that's a shame. They were the only sorority on campus and they seemed like such a good match for the campus, too. The chapter was chartered in December 2019, right before covid, so maybe they never quite got a chance to get a solid footing? The press release indicates that TPA is hoping to re-establish there in the future when conditions are better.

That is good nationals is considering coming back soon. I was so happy about the colonizations since the chapter was on a "new to greek life" campus.

[Benzgirl]

I'm not sure when Alpha Sigma Alpha at Muskingum College (Ohio) closed; don't have the date but Wikipedia shows 2023 FWIW.

[PKT4LIFE]

Our Cal-Fullerton colony has 35 associates. Welcome back!

[bbygrl01]

LaneSig, how are you able to find which campuses are open to expansion? Do they usually announce on their websites or should I just follow every single university's FSL instagram pages?

Also, Sigma Iota Sigma is chartering a new chapter in Rockland County

[LaneSig]

Originally Posted by bbygrl01

LaneSig, how are you able to find which campuses are open to expansion? Do they usually announce on their websites or should I just follow every single university's FSL instagram pages?

Also, Sigma Iota Sigma is chartering a new chapter in Rockland County

I get my information various ways. I do check out the official websites, along with Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Some people will send me information that they would liked shared.

[LaneSig]

Two new campuses have opened up for expansion:

Iona University(NY)- previously opened

Shenandoah University(VA)- new FSL system (?); I found a chapter of Phi Kappa Sigma existed briefly from 1997-1999. I cannot find any existence of an NPC or NPHC group having been on campus

[Cookiez17]

Originally Posted by LaneSig

Two new campuses have opened up for expansion:

Iona University(NY)- previously opened

Shenandoah University(WV)- new FSL system (?); I found a chapter of Phi Kappa Sigma existed briefly from 1997-1999. I cannot find any existence of an NPC or NPHC group having been on campus

Oh dang Iona is doing IFC expansion too? I’m really excited to see where it goes.

I guess after the fiasco with wanting to make the locals go national, the figured just add on chapters and leave the locals alone. Montclair state has a similar set up.

[andthen]

Originally Posted by LaneSig

Two new campuses have opened up for expansion:



Shenandoah University(WV)- new FSL system (?); I found a chapter of Phi Kappa Sigma existed briefly from 1997-1999. I cannot find any existence of an NPC or NPHC group having been on campus

Actually Shenandoah U is in Virginia. My recall as I have several friends and family who attended late 90s/2000s no previous NPC or NPHC group was on campus. Although their campus housing is a bit unique as several of the residence halls are housed in old hotels that closed (i.e. think Quality Inn/Red Roof Inn etc.)

[LaneSig]

Originally Posted by andthen

Actually Shenandoah U is in Virginia. My recall as I have several friends and family who attended late 90s/2000s no previous NPC or NPHC group was on campus. Although their campus housing is a bit unique as several of the residence halls are housed in old hotels that closed (i.e. think Quality Inn/Red Roof Inn etc.)

Thanks for the catch. My mind always associates the name Shenandoah with West Virginia for some reason.

[andthen]

Originally Posted by LaneSig

Thanks for the catch. My mind always associates the name Shenandoah with West Virginia for some reason.

Well, Winchester is super close to the WV state line. So you weren't too far off geographically.

[chi-o_cat]

Originally Posted by LaneSig

Thanks for the catch. My mind always associates the name Shenandoah with West Virginia for some reason.

Probably because of John Denver.

"Almost heaven, West Virginia.
Blue Ridge Mountains,
Shenandoah River."

[PKT4LIFE]

Originally Posted by LaneSig

Two new campuses have opened up for expansion:

Iona University(NY)- previously opened

Shenandoah University(VA)- new FSL system (?); I found a chapter of Phi Kappa Sigma existed briefly from 1997-1999. I cannot find any existence of an NPC or NPHC group having been on campus

The following organizations are presenting at Shenandoah:

Sigma Nu: 2/17/25
Phi Mu Delta: 2/26/25

Alpha Gamma Delta: 3/4/25
Theta Phi Alpha: 3/5/25

I found this info in the "events" sections.

[SWTXBelle]

It isn't until Jan. of 2026, but I'm too excited to wait! Gamma Phi Beta will be returning to Northwestern! https://dailynorthwestern.com/2024/1...DwCkeU2Cvcnulg

[Cookiez17]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

It isn't until Jan. of 2026, but I'm too excited to wait! Gamma Phi Beta will be returning to Northwestern! https://dailynorthwestern.com/2024/1...DwCkeU2Cvcnulg

I'm so happy they're returning after all the crap Northwestern went through with their greek system. I hope the other chapters can return at some point too!