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A Letter from the
The National Pan-Hellenic Council at the University of Miami is home to passionate and diverse leaders. The growingenergyandenthusiasmwithin the council have been remarkable to witness. In the 2024-25 academic year, we are excited to introduce innovative programming, enhance community engagement, and uphold our legacy of exceptional service to theMiami-Dadecommunity.Withthe recent return of several chapters to theyardandourmembershipgrowing to over sixty members, the NPHC has expanded its reach across the university.
Unity is at the heart of our council’s mission. We support the endeavors of all seven active councils and encourage each member to pursue their national missions, which brings us great joy. In the coming year, we look forward to strengthening alumni relations and raising awareness about our rich history on campus. This edition reflects our deep passion for ourbelovedorganizations.
We invite you to explore the years of dedication and hard work contributed by the many incredible leaders who haveshapedthiscouncil.
Imani, Asia, and Kate
Imani Smith
EXECUTIVE BOARD 2024-25
PRESIDENT
Imani Smith
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Asia Blocker
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Kate Anarfi
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
TREASURER
Zanaiah Billups
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
SECRETARY
Sidra Al-Ktaish
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
EXECUTIVE BOARD 2024-25
PUBLIC RELATIONS CO-CHAIR
Imani Koontz
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
PUBLIC RELATIONS CO-CHAIR
Joshua Rollins
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
SERVICE CHAIR
Akil Smith
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
SENATOR
Megan Miantsoko
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
service
noun: the action of helping or doing work for someone.
"Service to others is the rent you pay for yourroomhereonearth"
- Shirley Chisholm
38 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SERVED
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Box of Joy
Branches South Miami
Bridge to Hope Miami
Center for Common Ground
Chapman Field Park
Devon Air K-8 Center
Equal Ground Florida
Feeding South Florida
First Star Academy
Green Haven Project
Holtz Children’s Hospital
Holy Cross Baptist Church
Hope for Miami
Humane Society of Tampa
International Coastal Clean Up
Kingdom Faith Ministries
Lifting Our Voices
Lotus House
Metropolitan Ministries
Miami Diaper Bank
Miami Half Marathon
Miami Rescue Mission
Miami-Dade County Park
Miami’s Children Museum
Missionaries of Charity of Mother Teresa
Models for Good Measure
One Blood
Overtown Community Garden
Period Miami
Pine Villa Elementary
Pisgah Pantry’s Drive-Through Food Bank
Ronald McDonald House
SeaKeepers
So Others Eat DC
Tinkerbell’s Kids & Silent Victims of Crime
Vizcaya Mangrove Clean Up
Zoo Miami
300 SERVICE HOURS + 16 HOSTED PROJECTS
liftingourvoices
Lifting Our Voices (LOV) is a student run service organization that has been working on the University of Miami’s campus since Fall 2022. The most popular events that LOV hosts is “Sandwich Runs,” where students prepare PB&J sandwiches, water, and snacks to individuals without housing in Miami. Chapters in our council have done multiple partnerships with LOV, donating over 2,000 sandwiches to Missionaries ofCharityofMotherTeresa inOvertown,Miami.The NPHCisincredibly thankful for the LOV leadership in their commitment to service and partneringwithourchapters.
Sandwich runs with the UMiami NPHC since 2022
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Social Hour
NPHC Social Hour was a flagship event designed to strengthen our network between collegiate members, faculty, and alumni. As all of the organizations in the NPHC are lifetime commitments, Social Hour served as a dynamic space to connect with D9 members across the University and beyond.
SororiTEA
What is the real tea on joining a sorority? At SororiTEA members of the four NPHC sororities gathered to educate and encourage new members to see the greatness that comes with being in a D9 sorority. Guest speakers include Francine Coker and Dr. Patricia Whitely.
NPHC 101
In efforts to demystify some ideas about greek life and the D9 experience, our council hosted NPHC 101. This safe space helped perspective members ask helpful questions in order to help inform their opinion on seeking membership. Through an anonymous answer format, NPHC 101 annually instills confidence in potential members, helping our council expand.
Greek
Extravaganza
The28thAnnualGreekExtravaganzaStepShowwasanight to remember. Hosted by social media personality and Omega Psi Phi Member, Bethal Miles, the UM NPHC did theirbigone.Throughfriendlycompetition,oursevenactive chapters showcased the rich history of stepping and strollingintheDivineNine.Thisyear’stheme: decades.
Iota Chi KAΨ
The IX Nupes took us back to the 70s with a militant performance with inspiration from the Black Power movement. The Soo Sophisticated ladies of Sigma Delta took home the gold after taking the audience back to the 2010s. The nostalgic performance was just the cherry on top to the jaw-dropping announcementoftheirSpring‘24line!
Sigma Delta
AlphaPhiAlpha
Est. December 1, 1979
September 19, 1972
TAURHO DELTA SIGMA THETA
Sigma Gamma Rho
Est. February 29, 1992
Leading the Way
Zuri Greenlee
UNITED BLACK STUDENTS PRESIDENT Sorority, Inc.
Spring ‘24 Initiate of Mu Nu Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
United Black Students is the heart for all black students at the U. Zuri Greenlee has served on the UBS Executive Board since her sophomore year and has been passionate about creative programming, vocalizing student concerns, and making a home away from home for all black students at the U. Although she is the tail of her line, Zuri is first in leading UBS and NPHC to impactful collaborations and building relationships. As president, she has done a spectacular job of creating unity and presence.
UNITY
Dedication and passion connects everyone who Dedication and passion connects everyone who has come through our council.We would be has come through our council.We would be nothing without our community. nothing without our community.
Favorite Unity Pics!
GOLDEN HOUR
ROYAL BLUE GIRLS
ROYAL BLUE GIRLS
If you would like to give a gift to our council, please email nphc.umiami@gmail.com so we can thank you for your kindness!
thankyou!thankyou!
