Articles on Sororities

May 17, 2023

Attacks on ‘segregated’ graduation ceremonies overlook the history of racism on campus

Crystal Garcia, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Antonio Duran, Arizona State University

‘Affinity’ graduations have drawn the scorn of some conservatives, but research suggests they serve a vital function for students of color.

August 27, 2021

Kathryn Cunningham, University of Tennessee

There’s plenty to critique about sorority culture. But going after Southern accents is punching down.

February 17, 2021

Tamara L. Brown, University of North Texas

Members of the nation’s four Black sororities, including Vice President Kamala Harris, commit to lifelong acts of service for their communities.

Kathryn Cunningham
Assistant Professor of Theatre, University of Tennessee
Tamara L. Brown
Executive Dean and Professor of Psychology, University of North Texas
Crystal Garcia
Assistant Professor of Educational Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Antonio Duran
Assistant Professor of Higher and Postsecondary Education, Arizona State University