November 11, 1864 at Syracuse University, Alpha Chapter

Designed by Tiffany & Co. The jeweler delivered the first badges on December 16, 1874. The badge has the sorority monogram enclosed in a crescent of black enamel. Our badge was voted most beautiful sorority badge.

Depicted on our crest are some of our symbols, the founding date of our sorority, and the letters of Gamma Phi Beta.

Pearl

Brown and Mode

Crescent

Pink carnation, which was selected for its strength and longevity.

Love, Labor, Learning, Loyalty

"Founded Upon a Rock." This was inspired by a Bible verse: "And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not, for it was founded upon a rock."

To promote the highest type of womanhood through education, social life,and service to country and humanity.

Connect. Impact. Shine.