Sigma Alpha () is an American professional sorority for agricultural students. It was established at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in 1978 as a women's fraternity. The sorority has chartered more than 80 chapters in the United States.
History
Sigma Alpha was first conceived on February 26, 1977, by Ohio State University students Marilyn Burns, Cindie Davis, Amy Matthews, Ann Huling Mathews, and Jennifer McMillan. The sorority's national headquarters are in Hampton, Iowa.
Sigma Alpha's crest is diamond-shaped, with the top half being larger than its bottom.
Collegiate chapters
Sigma Alpha has chartered more than 80 collegiate chapters in the United States; 71 are active as of 2024.
Philanthropy
The sorority's national philanthropy is its Agriculture in the Community which allows members to give back and spread the word about the agriculture industry.
See also
- Professional fraternities and sororities