Welcome to the University of Kansas and Panhellenic Association website!
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Our campus is full of rich tradition, incredible communities to join, and a wonderful, educational institution that will prepare you for anything beyond your college years.
“My name is Hailey Meggers, and I am the President of the Panhellenic Association” (PHA).
On behalf of the entire Panhellenic community, welcome to the Panhellenic Association (PHA) at the University of Kansas! Here at KU our community consists of 11 National Panhellenic Conference chapters consisting of over 2,500+ women! With so many wonderful young women making up our community, each chapter is unique, offering an abundance of opportunities for friendship, leadership, personal development and so much more. As a Panhellenic Council, we work to nurture and uphold a community of intelligent and compassionate women. Being in a sorority is more than just the letters we wear. It is the opportunity to be part of something much bigger than yourself and to immerse yourself in the greater KU community. The majority of our members are involved in at least one other campus organization; you can find Panhellenic women involved in athletics, serving on the Undergraduate Senate, writing for the UDK, participating in research, and so much more!
Being a member of the Panhellenic community over the past three years has had a tremendous impact upon my life. It has provided me with countless opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and advocacy for young women in our community. When I first came to KU, I knew very few people and was nervous about making friends. I was immediately drawn to the Panhellenic Association because of the immediate support their members were provided with. I was comforted in knowing that I would be surrounded by like-minded individuals who were all also experiencing college for the first time. I look back to what my life was like before I was a member in this wonderful community, and I can truly see the difference that Panhellenic has had on me. Through friendships, sisterhood, and leadership, each and every member in this community has taught me something special to hold on to throughout my life. I am beyond grateful for each and every opportunity that Panhellenic has allowed me to have and the members who have changed my life in the process. During my time with the Panhellenic Association I have served as the New Member Coordinator and Director of Recruitment Personnel. It truly has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my undergraduate time to get to lead this community. The Panhellenic Association has allowed me to find my home away from home surrounded by the people I have grown to love.
Panhellenic relies upon four foundational pillars: Leadership, Scholarship, Friendship, and Service. These pillars serve as a guiding principle and enable members to achieve excellence in every area of their lives. From social events to philanthropic opportunities to leadership positions, the PHA community undoubtedly has something for you. Our community is made up of so many diverse women from different backgrounds, and it is these individual differences, and chapter differences, that make us stronger as a whole. It is my hope that you find a home within the Panhellenic Community that sees how exceptional and passionate you are and pushes you to achieve what you once thought could never be possible.
We are so excited about your interest in joining the Panhellenic Association! If you have any general or specific questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any other member of the PHA Executive Board (look under the About tab under Officers). I hope you have an amazing year, Rock Chalk!
Love,
2024 Panhellenic President Hailey Meggers
