The Pansy Post

Dear Summer, You always seem to arrive at just the right time. You greet us with slower mornings, golden sunsets, and permission to breathe a little deeper. You remind us that life isn’t only measured by calendars, deadlines, or the next thing on our to-do list, but by the people we love and the moments that make simple days feel unforgettable. Thank you for the memories we’ll carry long after we are rushed back into this new semester. Thank you for the lake days, road trips,

Happy Tuesday, Deltas! Today, we are shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements of our chapter and celebrating a sister who truly defines what it means to lead with a servant's heart. Delta Iota is absolutely shining brighter than ever, and we have so many milestones to celebrate from this past year! From the University of Arkansas campus to the national stage, our chapter has been recognized for its dedication to excellence, sisterhood, and service. Locally, Delta Io

Welcome to the one-stop shop to find all of your college related questions. Everything from recruitment, Fayetteville, and college in general, with a few Tri Delta specific questions thrown in too. There are only a few more weeks until move-in day and we couldn't be more excited. Since the nerves might be settling in, we wanted to answer some of the most popular questions incoming freshmen have. College Qs How do I handle homesickness during my first semester? It is completel

Happy Tuesday, Deltas! Today, we are shining a spotlight on a sister who is known for her trailblazing leadership. Elizabeth Dole is nothing short of accomplished. Her entire life has been defined by a deep commitment to service, an iron will, and an unmatched grace. From the campus of Duke University to the highest corridors of Washington, D.C., she never backed down from a challenge and shattered the glass ceiling for women in American politics and public service. Born in 1

It's the middle of summer, and while a break from tests and study sessions is nice, there seems to be a very distinct void that a day at the pool can't seem to fill. We miss our sisters, so we find ourselves reminiscing about this past year. Let's take a little trip down memory lane! August August always seems to rush by a little too fast. The month started by moving into our home at 920 West Maple Street. Getting to be roommates and neighbors with our best friends has never

Happy Tuesday, ladies! Since we are approaching the middle of summer break, we wanted to give you a little run-down of all things Recruitment. This way, you have time to find everything you might need for the week! Wondering what to wear, what to pack in your rush bag or just wanting some advice? Don't worry, we will answer all of your questions here! Rush week will be here before you know it and we are probably more excited than you are! What to Wear: First things first, we

This fall, there will be thousands of students all across the United States coming to the University of Arkansas, one of our favorite places ever. It quickly becomes a home away from home because of its rich history and sweet traditions. Name Change Founded in 1871 as Arkansas Industrial University, it was home to 8 students, but quickly surpassed 100 students after the first semester. In 1899, the official name changed to what we know and love today - The University of Arkan

Happy Tuesday, Deltas! Today, we wanted to look at another Distinguished Delta. Dr. Fay Biles was nothing short of accomplished. Her life was defined by leadership and service. She never backed down from a challenge and shattered the glass ceiling for women in sports. Born in 1927 in Reading, Pennsylvania, Biles always seemed to be a fierce leader. Growing up, she played every sport she could and kept up with the boys. Going to college, she was one of two women from the Phila

I recently had the privilege of sitting down with our House Mom before she retires. Mom Jodi shared some of her favorite memories about Tri Delta. This room holds a lot of memories. Mom Jodi's door has always been open and she always gives the best advice. She's always ready to hear about what's new in our lives and supports us through every trial and triumph. Mom Jodi has been such a big part of the Delta Iota chapter for the past five years, so I wanted to share some fun me

Happy Tri Delta Tuesday! As you may have heard, registration for recruitment is NOW OPEN, so if you are an incoming freshmen wanting to participate in formal recruitment, you can visit http://uagreeks.uark.edu and GO GREEK! We wanted to share some of our favorite Northwest Arkansas places so you don't have to stress about where to get coffee, what to do, or where to eat! When you are taking a fun weekend summer trip to NWA, be sure to stop by some of our favorite places! To D

Happy Tri Delta Tuesday! Today we wanted to highlight another distinguished Delta, one who has recently been recognized by Tri Delta Executive Office as one of the 2026 Women of Achievement. Dina Powell McCormick was initiated into the Theta Zeta Chapter of Tri Delta at the University of Texas. She graduated from UT Austin in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities. Today, she stands as the President and Vice Chairman of Meta, the technology company that owns and op

Happy Tuesday, Deltas! It's officially summer and we couldn't be more excited. But we can't let this semester go by without highlighting some big things that happened! The New Slate At the beginning of the semester, five members started their term as our executive team. Emily Nash, Katie Camp, Addy Meaders, Chloe Smith and Emmy Smith officially began their term, bringing a fresh perspective and a shared vision to the chapter. This group was carefully selected for their passio

Happy Tuesday, Deltas! Today we wanted to give a huge shoutout to Bella Drummonds, our Director of Social Events. Bella curated and organized our formal function this past week. Our social events team is top-tier and we always appreciate all that they do! Formal at The Grand at Willow Springs was an unforgettable night, featuring a high-energy performance by the live band Malibu Moon, a talented face painter, and the best spread of refreshments that included Chick-fil-A, 7 Br

Last week, our chapter participated in a philanthropy event hosted by Sigma Chi, a fraternity on campus, called Derby Days. Derby Days is a three-day event raising money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. This dance competition is historically one of the highlights of the semester and is always a crowd favorite. Each sorority choreographs an eight-minute dance to compete for the title of Derby Days Champion. Our performance chairs, Belle Irby and Addie Eckelkamp, did a fantas

Happy Tri Delta Tuesday ladies! We recently held a 4.0 Dinner to celebrate the incredible women who continue to raise the bar in the classroom! Delta Iota had 196 girls earn a 4.0 this past fall semester!!! We are so proud of our girls, keep up the hard work! A special thank you to our Director of Academic Excellence, Lauren Dudeck, and her team for all of their hard work and dedication in supporting our chapter’s success! We are also so excited to share that we placed 2nd ov

This past Wednesday, we hosted another one of our annual philanthropy events, DHOP, or Delta House of Pancakes. We always enjoy getting to host such a meaningful event. This year, we had many different activities set up to encourage people to donate more money to St. Jude. We had a pancake eating competition between the different fraternities on campus, we had a PIE a PRES station where donors could give $5 to pie their favorite president in the face, and even a drive-thru fo

Spring semester at the University of Arkansas is always full of fun! We wanted to highlight a few things Tri Delta has done this past week to bring us together in the midst of this busy season! Pearls and Poses We partnered with Trailside Yoga for PC 24's BodyImage3D sisterhood! BodyImage3D honors our founders' vision of a society that values inner self and character over appearance. For over 15 years, Tri Delta has led the conversation on body image, supporting women's self-

Louise McPhetridge Thaden was born in Bentonville, Arkansas in November of 1905. She studied at the University of Arkansas from 1921-1925, where she pledged the Delta Iota chapter of Delta Delta Delta. Growing up, Thaden always had a passion for aviation and traveling. In 1927, she had the opportunity to work with the Travel Air Corporation and, she received her pilot's license the next year. This means she was the fourth female transport pilot in the United States. Just one

This is a bittersweet Pansy Post! Today we wanted to shine a big spotlight on our outgoing executive officers! These five incredible women have helped our chapter stand tall and led with grace, dedication, and a big heart. Each one is a true representation of our values and what it means to be a Tri Delta. We are grateful for the time, love, and leadership they have poured into this chapter. Evie, Lexie, Adaley, McKenzie, and Kennedy have been such great examples for our chap

This semester, we started a new way to highlight a standout sister. We like to call it 'Pearl of the Month' because these girls deserve a whole month of recognition and praise for all of their hard work. This month, we get to celebrate Berkley Ballard! Saxon Pounds (PC 25) writes about Berkley and the things she has taught her. "Berkley is the definition of a perfect Tri Delt. She exemplifies all of our values and makes sure that everyone around her is happy even before she c