The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), also known as The Divine 9, was founded May 10, 1930 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., and is the coordinating body for nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities (Black Greek-lettered Organizations/BGLOs). The University of Kentucky is home to eight fraternities and sororities.
The EXalted Epsilon Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
The IlluStrious Iota Sigma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
The KapTivating Kappa Tau Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
The WreQ'n Rho Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
The Most Excellent Mu Epsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
The Mighty Mu Theta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
The MesmOrizing Mu Omicron Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
The Ride or Die Zeta Psi Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
UK NPHC organizes educational and cultural programs, in addition to community service projects for members and the larger university community. We have signature programs such as NPHC 101, Study Tables, Minority Student Welcome, and most famously, our UK NPHC Homecoming Step Show! We encourage you to visit the websites of each organizations, as well as attending programs sponsored by each chapter on campus. Events are posted on the NPHC Instagram (@uknphc), the NPHC website, or ask your favorite NPHC Executive Board member!
Cats Den
Iota Sigma
Cats Den
Grehan Building
Iota Sigma
Grehan Building
Patterson Hall
Iota Sigma
Patterson Hall
Gatton Student Center
Iota Sigma
Gatton Student Center
Singletary Center
Iota Sigma
Singletary Center
101 & 103 Frazee Hall
406 Administration Drive
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 257-3151
406 Administration Drive, Lexington, Kentucky 40508, United States
Dr. Uriah L. Carter, NPHC Advisor uriah.carter@uky.edu Ms. Aku Fiagbeto, NPHC Co-Advisor aku.fiagbeto@uky.edu