Sigma Iota was the second Latin American–based Greek lettered inter-collegiate fraternity established in the United States. It began in 1903 as a social club for Latin American students known as La Es
Sigma Iota monument at its birthplace on the former LSU campus
Phi Iota Alpha, established on December 26, 1931, is the oldest active Latino fraternity in the mainland United States, and works to motivate people, develop leaders, and create innovative ways to uni
Sigma Iota
…expanded to multiple campuses before selecting Sigma Iota as its Greek letter name in 1911. Sigma Iota merged with Phi Lambda Alpha fraternity to form Phi Iota Alpha on December 26, 1931. Sigma Iota originated from La Estrella de Oro, a secret society and social club for Spanish-American students that was formed on…
Phi Iota Alpha brother Bolivar DeGracia (bottom row, second from the right), member of the IFC Athletic Council at LSU in 1972