Delta Gamma was founded in 1873 in Oxford, Mississippi, at the Lewis School for Girls near the University of Mississippi. The early growth for Delta Gamma was confined to women's colleges in the South.

Within a few years, Delta Gamma was established in the North and then later expanded to the East. In 1891, Delta Gamma was one of the seven charter members of the National Panhellenic Conference when the first inter-sorority meeting was held in Boston.

As the population moved West, so did Delta Gamma. What began as a club in the South soon became an international fraternity in both scope and thinking as Delta Gamma established itself not only in the United States, but also in Canada. Through the years, goals and achievements have grown as Delta Gammas continue to live by the motto set forth by the Founders, "Do Good."

Delta Gamma is among the oldest of women's fraternities. Since its founding, Delta Gamma has nurtured a fraternal pride which ensures the strength and progress of the Fraternity for the present generation of members and for those to come.

The Fraternity continues to grow through the addition of new members to existing chapters. Through an ongoing expansion program which seeks out those campuses that want a strong fraternity system and where alumnae support and interest are present, Delta Gamma is able to establish new colonies and chapters.

More than 150,000 members have been initiated at the rate of about 5,000 each year. Delta Gamma is established on nearly 140 college campuses across the United States and Canada.

Communication within the Fraternity is strengthened by the information exchange made possible through the ANCHORA, the Fraternity magazine. Upon initiation, each member of Delta Gamma receives a lifetime subscription to the ANCHORA.

Opportunities for leadership are an ongoing part of the Delta Gamma tradition. During collegiate years, members are able to build a solid foundation as competent leaders by serving as officers of their chapters.

Each year an outstanding group of recent graduates, who are selected on the basis of Fraternal knowledge and leadership skills, are employed as Collegiate Development Consultants. After an extensive training program, these talented women visit collegiate chapters across the United States and Canada offering valuable information and support.

The collegiate experience is the beginning of a lifetime membership. This experience provides the opportunity for all age groups to take part in the activities of more than 300 alumnae organizations and in philanthropic work of the Delta Gamma Foundation.

Alumnae continue to support the vitality and growth of Delta Gamma. At the local level, an alumna may participate as a member of an alumnae group, serve on a house corporation board, or advise an area collegiate chapter.

Experienced alumnae leaders are appointed to regional leadership positions which help to coordinate the activities of local groups.

Alumnae with extensive Fraternity knowledge and training are qualified to be considered as candidates for the nationally elected positions of the Delta Gamma Council, the governing body of the Fraternity.

The Delta Gamma Foundation provides a means through which Fraternity members may work together in the furtherance of charitable, scientific, literary and educational objectives.

Incorporated in 1951, the Delta Gamma Foundation includes such areas as Service for Sight; Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans; Programming and Public Relations; and sponsorship of Art of the Eye.

In addition to providing scholarships, fellowships, and student loans, the Foundation fosters the academic development and leadership skills of members through educational programming.

Delta Gamma's Well Aware program, which addresses women's health and social issues, is supported by the Foundation. Cable Connection, another Foundation sponsored resource, is a career networking program that promotes communication between members already established in their professions and new graduates or alumnae who are entering the work force and want to know more about their chosen professions.

The Foundation is funded entirely by contributions from Delta Gamma collegiate chapters, alumnae groups and individuals. Each year, alumnae and collegians raise more than $1 million for philanthropic purposes. On college campuses, Anchor Splash, a swimming event for fun and fund raising, has become a major event of the year.

Nearly all collegiate and alumnae groups are involved in Foundation programs of their own. Annually, hundreds of Delta Gamma volunteers provide screening for glaucoma and preschool vision problems.

The knowledge that "half of all blindness can be prevented" provides the motivation for the work Delta Gammas do. These projects offer each member, from the newest pledge to the most elderly alumna, an opportunity for personal involvement through service to her own campus and community.