Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. Chi Chapter

Our Purpose

The purpose of Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. shall be to open doors of opportunity to the Latinas of our community. Our primary focuses are academic excellence and meeting the needs of Latina women in higher education. Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. also promotes the advancement of Latinas through various campus activities and community services and provides an environment for personal growth within a unit of sisterhood.

Our History

1986

At California State University, Chico, eighteen Latina women established Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc., the first Latina Sorority on the West Coast.

1987

The Divine Nine introduced us to stepping--a percussive dance form created by Black Greek organizations.

1989

We became the first Sorority to step with Machetes. Using machetes represents Latina women moving into male-dominated spaces.

1998

We were one of nine founding members of the National Association for Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).

2001

We established Tijeras, our national philanthropy fund, dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for the Latinx community.

2003

Five Latina women established the Chi Chapter of Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc., creating Stanford's first Latina sorority.

So far, Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. has forty-four chapters across eleven states and continues to grow!