West Chester University Welcomes Back Sigma Gamma Rho with Spring '26 Line 'ReZurgence'

Nine new members join the Mu Delta chapter of the historic Black sorority on campus.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:18pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority crest repeated in a tight grid pattern, utilizing flat, vibrant neon colors and heavy black outlines to transform the iconic symbol into a modern pop art piece.The vibrant return of Sigma Gamma Rho's Mu Delta chapter to West Chester University's campus celebrates the sorority's historic legacy and the new members' commitment to service.West Chester Today

On March 20, 2026, the Mu Delta chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority at West Chester University introduced its newest members to campus. The nine-woman line, named 'ReZurgence,' includes students from diverse backgrounds who are already making an impact in the West Chester community through roles in student government, campus organizations, and community service.

Why it matters

Sigma Gamma Rho is one of the historic 'Divine Nine' Black Greek-letter organizations, founded in 1922 by seven young educators. The sorority's return to West Chester University's campus represents a resurgence of Black Greek life and the continued importance of these organizations in supporting and empowering students of color.

The details

The new Sigma Gamma Rho members are Lanna Burke, Ja'Niyah Collins, Alicia Greene, Courtney Johnson, Jaiona Johnson, Iyana Saxon, Naudia Alexander, LaKai Terry, and Raina Wall-Williams. Several of the new members hold leadership positions, including Wall-Williams as the director of communications for student government, Greene serving on the national council of the National Council of Negro Women, and Terry as the sister ambassador for Black Men United.

  • Sigma Gamma Rho's Mu Delta chapter at West Chester University was chartered on April 13, 1991.
  • The national sorority was founded on November 12, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The players

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

A historic Black Greek-letter organization founded in 1922 by seven young educators, with a commitment to service expressed in its slogan 'Greater Service, Greater Progress.'

Mu Delta chapter

The West Chester University chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., chartered in 1991.

Raina Wall-Williams

A new member of the Mu Delta chapter and the director of communications for West Chester University's student government.

Alicia Greene

A new member of the Mu Delta chapter who serves on the national council of the National Council of Negro Women.

LaKai Terry

A new member of the Mu Delta chapter who is the sister ambassador for Black Men United.

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What’s next

The National Association of Black Journalists plans to follow the Mu Delta chapter's activities and impact on the West Chester University community throughout the year.

The takeaway

Sigma Gamma Rho's return to West Chester University's campus represents the continued importance of Black Greek-letter organizations in supporting and empowering students of color. The new members of the Mu Delta chapter are already making their mark through leadership roles and community service, carrying on the sorority's legacy of 'Greater Service, Greater Progress'.