This semester, two new heritage-based Greek life organizations are being introduced to the College of William and Mary. Fifteen female students have joined Asian-interest sorority Aspiring Sisterhood of Identity and Growth, which was founded shortly before fall 2024. ASIG intends to connect female students of Asian descent through shared cultural experiences and values. Similarly, a chapter of Latinx-interest fraternity Lamba Upsilon Lambda (LUL) is coming soon to the College campus.
“La Unidad Para Siempre,” otherwise meaning “united forever,” fully encompasses the Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity’s goal of encouraging academic success, professional development and cultural awareness among Latinx and multicultural students.
LUL was founded in 1982 at Cornell University after the discovery of dropping admissions among marginalized communities across the country. It is the first Latino-based and multi-ethnic organization to be founded at an Ivy League institution. Eleven undergraduate students and two individuals from Cornell’s faculty organized the fraternity dedicated to promoting the educational advancement and unification of diverse communities.
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The LUL fraternity has begun its outreach, with the assistance of the LUL chapter at the University of Virginia, with the College, as requested by an interest group on campus — which wishes to remain anonymous until the College chapter is officially announced to students and the general public. With collaboration from the LUL chapter at the UVA, the interest group on campus has increased its outreach. They have contacted numerous organizations and offices on campus, including the Center for Student Diversity, Latin American Student Union and Limited-Income and/or First Generation Tribe. Collaboration with other organizations on campus has been critical for LUL’s outreach efforts, especially when participating in events and tabling. The interest group has also contacted other fraternities and sorority organizations for potential collaborations.
