Foundation for Success
Alpha Delta was founded at Washburn University in 1912 on the principles of independence and autonomy. We remain committed to those ideals, as individuals and as a fraternity, and recognize them as an integral part of the strength of our community. We all share the responsibilities of maintaining this independence, and enjoy the prosperity associated with it.
Early Years
AD was founded in April, 1912. Our fraternity was originally a colony of Sigma Phi Sigmanational fraternity, however our founding members did not share the same principles as the nationals. They left Sigma Phi Sigma to form their own fraternity under the principles of democracy and equality. Always Democratic. From this simple philosophy, Alpha Delta was born at Washburn University.
Alpha Delta and Washburn
Alpha Delta has called Washburn its home for nearly 100 years. Since 1912, we have graduated thousands of members and never failed to remember our home at Washburn. In 1966, a devastating F-5 tornado ravaged the city of Topeka and destroyed half of Washburn's campus. In the years following, Alpha Delta donated more than $200,000 and countless volunteer hours to rebuild our Alma Mater. Alpha Delta maintains a prominent presence at Washburn, and you will find campus buildings and residence halls named after graduated members.