


Purpose:
The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha shall be to provide a sisterhood based on unity, love and respect in an effort to foster the development of strong leaders who will then provide and practice political, social and cultural activities. It shall also be the purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha to promote unity through charitable and educational programs, maintain a higher standard of learning and serve as a voice for all students.





History
In the 1970's, there was a high need for campus & community support groups for Latinx students pursuing higher education. Latina women were pushing boundaries to access & participate in education, personal & professional development opportunities, & community activism.
17 women at Kean University came together to establish a support system. By integrating this group into the campus community, they paved the way and created a voice for Latinx students, and more importantly, the Universal Woman. In December of 1975, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. became the first Latina sorority in the nation, and it is all thanks to our 17 lovely Founding Mothers.
Founding Mothers


Principles are unity, love and respect
Sorority goals are scholarly excellence, empowerment of the universal woman, political & cultural awareness and community activism
Established as an academic sorority
Sorority colors are
burgundy and grey​
Founded at Kean University in Union, New Jersey