Phi Mu
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Phi Mu (ΦΜ) is the second oldest female fraternal organization established in the United States.
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Founded | March 4, 1852; 172 years ago (1852-03-04) Wesleyan Female College, (Macon, Georgia) |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | NPC |
Scope | National |
Motto | Les Soeurs Fideles The Faithful Sisters |
Member badge | |
Colors | Rose White |
Symbol | Quatrefoil |
Flower | Rose Color Carnation |
Publication | The Aglaia |
Philanthropy | Children's Miracle Network Hospitals |
Chapters | 136 |
Members | 187,000+ lifetime |
Mascot | The Lion "Sir Fidel" |
Headquarters | 400 Westpark Drive Peachtree City, Georgia 30269 United States |
Website | www |
The fraternity was founded at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia as the Philomathean Society on January 4, 1852, and was announced publicly on March 4 of the same year. Phi Mu is one of the two "Macon Magnolias," a term used to celebrate the bonds it shares with Alpha Delta Pi as sororities founded on that same campus.[1]
Today, Phi Mu has 136 active collegiate chapters, 137 active alumnae chapters, and more than 187,000 initiated sisters. In its 170-year history, Phi Mu has chartered over 228 chapters. Phi Mu's National Headquarters is in Peachtree City, Georgia.[1][2] Phi Mu's national philanthropy is Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
Phi Mu is one of 26 national sororities which are members under the umbrella organization of the National Panhellenic Conference.[3]