OUR HISTORY
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FOUNDING MOTHERS
In 1916, twelve women of Marquette University took on the foundation of the first Sorority on campus. These women worked enthusiastically toward their goal, and on January 22, 1917, Kappa Beta Gamma was founded at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Their purpose was to unite the members in the bond of sisterhood, develop friendships among the members during their college days, improve the members morally, socially, and intellectually, and to foster the support of the college/university, alma mater, and of God and country.
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Kappa Beta Gamma grew socially, morally, and intellectually for thirty years as a local sorority. Yet, in the hearts of many sisters, there was a great desire to expand to other universities.
GOING NATIONAL
On May 14, 1947, the dream of many years became a reality when the Alpha chapter was installed at Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, and Kappa Beta Gamma became a national sorority.
THE BETA CHAPTER
The chapter at Marquette University became known as the Beta Chapter. National headquarters were set up at Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the first national officers were chosen from the Beta chapter. In the years that followed, Kappa Beta Gamma expanded first to other Catholic universities and then to both public and private schools.
Built on a solid foundation of the sorority motto, “Character, Culture, Courage,” Kappa Beta Gamma promotes a spirit of friendship among our members, encourages high scholarship, and serves to uphold the interests of our communties..
KAPPA BETA GAMMA CONTINUES TO HONOR IT’S HISTORY THREE TIMES A YEAR:
January 22nd: Founders Day // May 14th: National Founders Day // April 2nd: International Founders Day