Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority Sought Drake Chapter
The national sorority has initiated efforts to charter a new chapter for students at Drake University.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in College Life
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Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. is seeking to establish a presence at Drake University. The organization is currently recruiting non-graduating students to help facilitate the formal chartering process.
Why it matters
University administrators have actively pursued the expansion of Greek life options on campus. This outreach aims to provide students with more opportunities to engage in extracurricular community organizations.
A prospective chapter requires at least 10 non-graduating students to begin the chartering process. The group must also appoint an organization advisor to satisfy temporary registered student organization requirements.
The players
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
This organization is a national sorority established in 1975 that focuses on academic excellence and community service.
Drake University
This is a private university in Des Moines where administrators are currently seeking to diversify available Greek life organizations.
The details
Founded in 1975 at Kean University, the organization partners with St. Jude's Children Hospital and hosts annual Lambda Hill Days in Washington, D.C. Interested students may apply to become an affiliate member of a current Greek council as part of the establishment efforts.
Timeline
The sorority was founded in 1975.
University staff began discussing the expansion of Greek life opportunities in the fall of 2024.
Staff researched multicultural Greek organizations at peer universities in 2025.
Culture Shift
This effort follows the documented trend of the expansion of multicultural Greek life councils at Midwestern universities. It reflects a broader shift toward diversifying campus organizations to better align with changing student demographics.
Students at Drake University now have the opportunity to participate in the founding of this organization by joining the interest group. Involvement requires a commitment of time to navigate the formal university registration and chartering process.
The takeaway
The addition of new Greek life options can significantly broaden social and professional networking opportunities for undergraduates. Students interested in leadership should look for formal informational sessions hosted by university staff.
Further reading
Learn more about local campus trends at College Life.
More information
Interested students can express their interest via the LTA interest expression form.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Times-Delphic.
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