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Welcome to Purdue Thetas

Kappa Alpha Theta at Purdue University

Kappa Alpha Theta, the first women’s fraternity in the U.S. and the first on Purdue University’s campus, has been at the heart of Purdue’s Greek life since 1915.

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Welcome Taylor Hoftiezer '15, the new chair of the chapter's Advisory Board
Kate Hanley '14, (center) is co-chair of the Facility Corporation Board and a Collegiate Operations Specialist for Kappa Alpha Theta. Pictured with Alpha Chi chapter President Jessie Bradley (left) and VP of Membership Vanessa Prodafikas (right)
Over 250 moms and daughters enjoyed Mom's Day events, including a silent auction for the Alpha Chi Chapter Educational Foundation
A winter Florida reunited (from left) Ericka Kennedy Dawson '96, her mother Nancy Bange Kennedy '69, Anne Littlefield Young '69, Elaine Rush Haehl '69 and Ginny Rish Antrim '69
Alumnae attending Founders Day ceremony ranged from the class of 1946 to the class of 2026
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Kappa Alpha Theta teaches the importance of aspiring to something higher and cradles women in a sisterhood that is loyal and loving.

20 scholarship recipients celebrated in April 2026

alumnae supporting education

Alpha Chi Chapter Educational Foundation

A Few Facts

Over 1,800 active alumnae spread around the world
150 undergraduates at Purdue University

Celebrating 111 years as Purdue’s first sorority on campus

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From Spring 2026

Alpha Chi Thetas help University of Michigan recolonize

Purdue Thetas were invited to hold the preference round of recruitment for new members at the University of Michigan.

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From Fall 2025

New members welcomed

46 new members were welcomed to Alpha Chi Chapter in October 2025.

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From Spring 2025

U-Sing 1972 Remembered

U-Sing was a Spring highlight on Purdue’s campus for decades.  Shown are Purdue Thetas with Acacia in 1972.

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It’s Spring semester on Purdue’s Campus

Calendar Events

 

 
  • May 14-16, 2026
    Commencement – congratulations Theta graduates!
  • August 24, 2026  Classes begin

Stay Connected

Upcoming Events at 607 N. Russell

Stay connected with Purdue Thetas by attending upcoming events – see old friends and meet new ones!  All events will be at the chapter house.