The Iowa Gamma Chapter of Pi Beta Phi was established in 1877 at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, making it the first sorority on campus. Our chapter proudly upholds Pi Beta Phi's mission to promote friendship, develop women of integrity, cultivate leadership potential, and enrich lives through community service. Today, the Iowa Gamma Chapter remains an active and influential part of the Iowa State University community, fostering sisterhood, leadership, and academic excellence among its members. Each year, thousands of women across North America join Pi Beta Phi, becoming part of one of our more than 130 chapters, all of which are organized into nine regions located here. here.