NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC)
The National Pan-Hellenic Council consists of both fraternities and sororities, which are also commonly referred to as the Divine 9. Western is currently home to 8 of the 9 organizations that are members of NPHC. Each semester, every organization within the council hosts a week of programming dedicated to their individual organization. The dates of these weeks for the Fall 2024 semester are listed below, and you can find more information about the specific events on the chapters' social media pages.
- Kappa Week: September 8th - September 14th
- AKA Week: September 15th - September 21st
- Alpha Week: September 22nd - September 28th
- Delta Week: September 29th - October 5th
- Iota Week: October 27th - November 2nd
- Sigma Week: November 3rd - 9th
- SGRHO Week: November 10th - November 16th
- Que Week: November 17th - November 23
There are several major council-wide events hosted throughout the semester. The first of these is Yardshow, where each organization showcases their own steps, chants, and strolls. This year, NPHC will also be hosting a new series of events, called NPHC Week. NPHC Week will be September 2nd - 7th. The next Yardshow is scheduled for September 13, 2025. NPHC here at Western is also known for their annual Marchdown, which is a high energy step competition between the organizations in the National Pan-Hellenic Council. The 2025 Marchdown Step-Show is on Friday, October 10th at 6pm in Miller Auditorium. Entry is free for all WMU students. Tickets for non-WMU students are available for purchase here: https://wmu.crowdchange.co/51907
Each organization has its own specific requirements and varied timelines for aspirants to become candidates for membership. All candidates must be full-time students at Western Michigan University during the semester seeking membership. Organizations often host informational meetings that anyone can attend to learn more about the chapter's history, membership requirements, and current membership. There may also be opportunities to meet all the chapters at events coordinated by NPHC, or in collaboration with other councils. If you're interested in joining one of these organizations, you can reach out to an active member, connect with them through social media, or send them an email through ExpWMU.
Chapters
Sororities
Fraternities
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
Board members
President
Amaree Waddell / amaree.s.waddell@wmich.edu
Amaree Waddell / amaree.s.waddell@wmich.edu
Vice President General Business
Lemuel Appling ll / lemuel.c.appling@wmich.edu
Lemuel Appling ll / lemuel.c.appling@wmich.edu
Vice President Event Programming
D'Myra Williams / dmyra.d.williams@wmich.edu
D'Myra Williams / dmyra.d.williams@wmich.edu
Secretary
Kyle Wiley / kyle.d.wiley@wmich.edu
Treasurer
Nate Robinson / nathan.a.robinson@wmich.edu
Kyle Wiley / kyle.d.wiley@wmich.edu
Treasurer
Nate Robinson / nathan.a.robinson@wmich.edu
Public Relations Chair
Shelby Vaughn / shelby.m.vaughn@wmich.edu
Shelby Vaughn / shelby.m.vaughn@wmich.edu
WSA Representative
Rayne Strother / rayne.s.strother@wmich.edu
Parliamentarian
Ivan Belew / ivan.b.belewii@wmich.edu