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- National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Plaza
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Plaza is an informal community gathering space located next to “the Hump” near UC San Diego’s original Student Center.
The first of its kind in the University of California system, the NPHC Plaza is a student-conceived space that honors history and fosters unity, collaboration, and cultural appreciation of the contributions made by the NPHC – admirably known as the “Divine 9” historically Black fraternities and sororities.
The primary purpose of the NPHC is camaraderie, academic excellence, and service to the community. NPHC fraternities and sororities host a variety of social, service and cultural programs throughout the year aimed at educating members of the community.
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was founded on May 10, 1930 at Howard University in Washington, DC. The chartering organizations were:
The NPHC was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois in 1937.
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. joined the NPHC as its ninth affiliate member in 1997.
You can learn more about the NPHC and its significance to the Black community in higher education at the NPHC website.