About Zeta Tau Alpha
In 1898, nine young women at the Virginia State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) formalized their friendship by forming Zeta Tau Alpha. Away from home for the first time, these teenagers longed for companionship while they studied to be teachers. Fearing their unique friendship would fade without a formal bond to sustain it, they met in secret by candlelight in the bathroom of their dormitory. At the start, they used only three question marks as their group name. The first minute book of regular meetings states Zeta Tau Alpha was organized Oct. 15, 1898.
Learn more about how Zeta Tau Alpha was founded.
We now have more than 300,000 initiated members, 172 active collegiate chapters and more than 225 alumnae chapters across the country.
The Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation is the philanthropic and fundraising arm of the Fraternity. The Foundation leads our efforts in breast cancer education and awareness, provides around $1 million in scholarships annually, and sponsors educational and leadership opportunities for our members and others.
The ZTA Fraternity Housing Corporation is the largest in the Panhellenic world and provides safe, secure and competitive housing for all our collegiate members.
Explore the national ZTA website to find additional information about our Nine Key Values, policies, dedication to inclusion, programming and more.
The Zeta Xi Chapter at Georgia Southern University was established on April 27, 1968 in Statesboro, Georgia. It is the 157th link in the Chain of Chapters.
ZTA's Zeta Xi Awards and Recognitions Include:
- Eagle Excellence Awards 2020- Best Collaborative Organization Award
- Eagle Excellence Awards 2020- Wings Excellence Platinum Status
- Hall of Leaders Award for Excellence in Service & Leadership- Awarded to Maura Tereniak
- Sherry Server Tilley Leadership Award at Convention 2018- most outstanding leadership involvement
- Greek Week Champions 2015- 2019
- Chapter Philanthropy Award 2017
- Alumni Relations Award 2017
- Chapter Leader Award (Layla Enayati, President) 2017
- Membership Development Award 2017
- PHA Circle of Sisterhood Participation Award 2017
- Gold Level WINGS 2017
- PHA Leader/ Scholar Scholarships (Mckenzie Maxheimer and Jessica Byars) 2017
- PHA Merit Scholarship (Emma Shoemaker) 2017
- Chapter Excellence Award 2017
- Chapter of the Year 2017
- ΣΧ Derby Days Champions 2015
- ΣΝ Volleyball Tournament Champions 2015
- ATΩ Tau Tug Champions 2015
- Women's Soccer Intramural Champions 2015
- Women's Volleyball Intramural Champions 2014
- Georgia Southern University Large Student Organization of the Year 2012
- Five Star Chapter Award 2012
- Office of Fraternity and Sorority Relations- Panhellenic Association Scholarship 2012
- Office of Fraternity and Sorority Relations- Educational and Social Programming 2012
- Office of Fraternity and Sorority Relations- Panhellenic Philanthropy 2012
- Southern Greek Housing Corporation Scholarship 2012 – Molly Nuttall (past president)
- Most Outstanding Collegiate Website- Zeta Day 2013
- Maximum Chapter Size- Zeta Day 2013
- Founders Club- $25,000 level
- Most Outstanding Senior- Millie Lee, Zeta Day 2013
- Virginia Cleveland Martin Award- Jamie Jacobi, Zeta Day 2013
- 2012 Crown Chapter
- 2012 Silver at Convention- Activities Award
- 2nd place at Doo Dah Step Contest (Homecoming)
- Intramural Flag Football Champions (1st place), Sorority league
- Major Donator to the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation ($25,000)
- 2009-2010 GSU Large Organization of the Year
- 2009- 2010 Silver Award- Leadership Award
- 2009 Crown Chapter (made all requirements)
- 2010 Jabbawockeez Dance Opening
- Most Outstanding Website Award
- Pi Kappa Alpha Phi- 1st Place War of the Roses
- 2010 Service Award at Zeta State Day
- 2009-2010 Founders Award- Raised $25,000=
- Quota Award- Maintained Membership
- 2009 Doo-Dah Step Show First Place Step Team and 2nd Place Dance Team
- 2009 Doo-Dah Dance Competition Runner Up
- 2009-2010 5 Star Chapter Award
- 2008-2009 Outstanding GSU Philanthropy- Pack the House in Pink
- 2008 Sorority of the Year Award, Georgia Southern University
- 2008 5 Star Chapter Award
- 2008 Zeta Xi, Best ZTA Chapter in GA
- 2008 Homecoming 1st Runner Up and Winner Junior Duchess
- 2008 Sigma Chi Derby Days Winners
- 2008 Miss Georgia Southern, Jessica Allen
- 2007 Most Outstanding New Member Program
- 2007 2 ZTA’s on GSU Homecoming Court— 1 was 1st Runner Up!
- 2007 Yell Like Hell Runner-Up
- 2006 Most Outstanding Program of the Year, Pack the House in Pink
- 2006 Miss Georgia Southern Runner-Up
- 2006 GSU Homecoming Court 3rd Place+ 2005-2007 Most Outstanding Greek Advisor
- 2005-2007 Catch A Rising Star Award Recipient
- 2004-2006 GSU Most Outstanding Organization
- Members of Order of Omega (Greek Honor Society)