Kappa Sigma

Kappa Sigma
ΚΣ
FoundedDecember 10, 1869 (1869-12-10)
University of Virginia
TypeSocial
AffiliationIndependent
Former AffiliationNIC
StatusActive
ScopeInternational
MottoBononia Docet
"Bologna Teaches"
PillarsFellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service
Pledge pin
Colors  Scarlet,   White, and   Emerald green
SymbolStar and Crescent
Flag
FlowerLily of the Valley
PublicationThe Caduceus
PhilanthropyA Greater Cause; Military Heroes Campaign
Chapters318
Members17,000[1] active
282,000 lifetime
NicknamesKappa Sig, K-Sig
Headquarters1610 Scottsville Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
United States
Websitekappasigma.org

Kappa Sigma (ΚΣ), commonly known as Kappa Sig or KSig, is an American collegiate social fraternity founded at the University of Virginia in 1869. Kappa Sigma is one of the five largest international fraternities with currently 318 active chapters and colonies in North America.[2] Its endowment fund, founded in 1919, has donated more than $5 million to undergrads since 1948. In 2012 alone, the Fraternity's endowment fund raised over $1 million in donations.[3]

  1. ^ "Rush Kappa Sigma". Kappa Sigma. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  2. ^ "Kappa Sigma Grand Conclave 2013". Archived from the original on 2014-01-20. Retrieved 2013-08-13.
  3. ^ "Caduceus Summer 2012" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-06-27. Retrieved 2012-08-01.

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