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Our History

"Sisters inspired by our values who serve the world while keeping Chi Omega ever at heart." 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Founded on April 5th, 1895 at the University of Arkansas, Chi Omega is the largest women's fraternal organization in the world with over 320,000 initiates, 178 collegiate chapters, and over 240 alumnae chapters. Throughout Chi Omega's long and proud history, the Fraternity has brought its members unequaled opportunities for personal growth and development.

Our five founders were a small band of young women who, with the help of local dentist Dr. Charles Richardson, established the secrets, symbolism, and ritual that now bind together over 330,000 women from 178 collegiate chapters and more than 240 alumnae chapters. 

"When we looked upon that pin, our hearts then opened up to Chi Omega. Even though we were very young, we must have realized something about the spirit of the fraternity." 
-- Jobelle Holcombe, Chi Omega Founder

The Chi Chapter of Chi Omega at Transylvania University was founded in 1903.

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