Greek Life

New fraternity coming to Columbia

The Interfraternity Council gave its official approval Wednesday night for Sigma Alpha Epsilon to form a colony at Columbia.

Alpha Standards results met by mix of pride, concern

Some leaders of Greek organizations questioned particular requirements, although most characterized the Alpha Standards program as reasonable.

Greek orgs receive Alpha Standards results

The Alpha Standards program scored Greek organizations in five categories: academics, leadership development, philanthropy, chapter management, and activities and alumni.

Debunking Greek life

Greek life is about more than just partying on the weekends.

Fraternity presidents say they stand behind new community standards

The 5-Star Alpha Standards of Excellence Program requires increased documentation of fraternities’ and sororities’ activities, from academic performance to philanthropy.

The great alliance

Sororities can benefit by forming alliances with fraternities.

Arrested students to appear again in court

Attorneys for the students said they hope their clients can serve court-ordered rehab, not jail-time.

Record number of students rush Panhellenic sororities

Women participating in “rush” said that though the experience has been trying, they hope to find lifelong sisterhood soon.

Multicultural frats, sororities growing as Greek life expands role on campus

150 students now participate in one of Columbia’s 14 minority-affiliated Greek communities.