What is Kappa Beta Gamma?
Kappa Beta Gamma is a unique, independent, and self-governing panhellenic sorority. We cultivate an environment for women to develop socially, morally, and intellectually through their college years and beyond.
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Our members are more than friends and chapters. We’re sisters and family! We work together to ensure that all of our sisters enjoy an unmatched sorority experience.
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Our Inter/National Board Officers are always available to each sister to assist with any questions or situations that may arise. This personalized experience sets us apart from many other large women's organizations.
Early Beginnings
In 1916, twelve women of Marquette University began a great undertaking, the foundation of the first sorority on Marquette's campus. These twelve worked enthusiastically toward their goal and on January 22, 1917, Kappa Beta Gamma was founded at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Their purpose was to unite the members in the bond of sisterhood; to develop friendships among the members during their college days, to improve their members morally, socially, and intellectually, and to foster the support of college/university, alma mater, and of God and country.
The twelve founders were: Mary Kitzke, Eva Johnson, Patricia Hagerty, Mary White, Myrtle Maas, Lorraine Kress, Vivienne Leichtman, Felicia Knafzynska, Jeannie Lee as the founding recorder, Mary Weimar as the founding treasurer, Myra Thewalt as the founding mistress, and Teresa Jermain as the founding grand mistress.
Going National and International
On May 14, 1947, the dream of many years became a reality when the Alpha chapter was installed at Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, and Kappa Beta Gamma became a national sorority.
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The chapter at Marquette University became known as the Beta chapter. National headquarters were set up at Marquette university, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the first national officers were chosen from the Beta chapter. In the years that followed, Kappa Beta Gamma expanded first to other Catholic universities and then to both public and private schools.
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On April 2, 2011, Kappa Beta Gamma became an international sorority when the Upsilon chapter was established at the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Kappa Beta Gamma has members and chapters in both Canada and the United States, each nation governed by their own leadership to best serve the nations’ needs and members.
