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Why Go Greek

Greek Life at UA Fort Smith is about leadership development, academic achievement, community service and building friendships.

Why go Greek?

  • According to a U.S. government study, 70% of those who join a fraternity/sorority graduate compared to 50% of non-Greeks.
  • Students who are members of a Greek organization are more likely to be retained than students who are not Greek.
  • Over 85% of student leaders on 730+ college campuses are involved in Greek Life.
  • Since 1825, all but eight United States Presidents have been a member of a fraternity.
  • Forty-three of the nation's 50 largest corporations are led by fraternity men and sorority women.
  • Approximately 85% of the top executives of Fortune 500 companies belong to a fraternity or sorority.
  • Greeks raise over $7 million every year for charity.
Information from www.ncsu.edu