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Celebrating Excellence in Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of Houston

DSA News
May 22, 2025

Each year, the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life (CFSL) brings together undergraduate members, alumni, volunteers, university faculty and staff to recognize the profound impact fraternities and sororities have on the University of Houston community. The Night of Celebration serves as an opportunity to honor the achievements of these organizations and individuals, highlighting their dedication to academic success, leadership, service, and values-based programming.

Brittani Clarkson

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the fraternity and sorority community gathered to celebrate excellence across chapters and individuals. Awards were presented to recognize outstanding performance in academics, leadership, programming, and contributions to the Fraternal Excellence Program—CFSL’s comprehensive assessment initiative that integrates the core principles of fraternity and sorority life into measurable standards of success. Cassandra Joseph, director for CFSL, said, "Night of Celebration is an awards ceremony that brings together undergraduate members, alumni, volunteers, and university faculty/staff with the sole purpose of recognizing the impact that fraternities and sororities have on the University of Houston campus. It was truly a wonderful opportunity to witness all the chapters receiving awards and recognition for all the hard work they accomplished based on academic, program, and leadership achievements from Fall 2023 and Spring 2024". 

Recognizing Outstanding Achievements

This year, 15 chapters were recognized for their achievements in categories such as Meaningful Relationships, Intellectual Development, Leadership Development, Service & Citizenship, and Rituals & Values. Additionally, CFSL presented the following top honors:

  • Axia Award (Excellence in 3 Areas):
    • Alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc.
    • Gamma Rho Lambda
    • Gamma Beta Fraternity
  • Arete Award (Excellence in 4 Areas):
    • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
    • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
    • Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc.
    • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
    • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
    • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
  • Archegos Award (Excellence in All 5 Areas):
    • Alpha Chi Omega
    • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
    • Chi Omega
    • Delta Gamma
    • Sigma Nu
    • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Chapter & Individual Award Winners

  • Highest Fall 2023 Grade Point Average – Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc.
  • Highest Spring 2024 Grade Point Average – Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
  • Greek Leader of the Year
    • Jazmyne Smith, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
    • Luis Miguel Floyd, Sigma Chi
  • Outstanding New Member of the Year
    • Cesar Badillo, Jr., Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.
  • Outstanding Civic Engagement Program/Initiative – Community Service
    • Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. – Meals on Wheels
    • Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. – Meals on Wheels
  • Outstanding Civic Engagement Program/Initiative – Philanthropy
    • Alpha Chi Omega – Healthy Relationships Week
  • Outstanding Chapter Advisor
    • Jennifer Rachal, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
    • Byron Turner, Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.
  • Outstanding Executive Officer
    • Kylen Morton, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
  • Community Awareness Award of Excellence
    • Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.
  • Outstanding Risk Education Program or Initiative
    • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

A Tradition of Excellence

Reflecting on this year’s event, Melina Barboza, fraternity/sorority housing coordinator for CFSL, shared:
"Every year, our fraternities and sororities give us more and more to celebrate. Their commitment to leadership, service, and excellence continues to raise the bar and set new standards for what it means to be a value-driven organization. It’s an honor to recognize their achievements and witness the lasting impact they make on our campus and community."

More about the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life

Through close collaboration with students and other stakeholders, the Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life (CFSL) fosters a values-based leadership experience by providing a meaningful and transformative fraternity and sorority experience where students will discover siblinghood, opportunity, leadership, philanthropy, community, and overall student success. Learn More.

Written by Cassandra Joseph, Director, Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life – Student Affairs