Phi Mu was founded in 1852 at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, the first college chartered to grant degrees to women. Originally founded as the Philomathean Society, a literary club, we are the second-oldest sorority in the nation. For nearly 175 years, Phi Mu has provided social opportunities, a support network and personal enrichment resources to the nearly 200,000 women who have joined our sisterhood.
Founded in 1852, Phi Mu is a women’s organization which provides personal and academic development, service to others, commitment to excellence and lifelong friendship through a shared tradition. Phi Mu promotes vibrant living, encouraging members to achieve their personal best.
Phi Mu’s coat of arms was designed in 1904 by Annie Laurie Mallory Parker and Louise Monning Elliott, who were both collegiate members of the Alpha Chapter at Wesleyan College. The coat of arms consists of a red shield supported by two lions, our mascot. The shield includes the Phi Mu badge and under it is Phi Mu’s open motto, Les Soeurs Fideles, “the Faithful Sisters.” Above the shield is the crest, the lighted lamp of knowledge in gold.
Phi Mu’s National Headquarters is located in Peachtree City, Georgia, just south of Atlanta. The building is home to both Phi Mu Fraternity and Phi Mu Foundation and includes our leadership training center, library, conference rooms, office space and Carnation Collection, Phi Mu’s boutique. The Phi Mu National Headquarters also contains our museum which displays many artifacts and memorabilia spanning our long history.
The Phi Mu badge is a black shield bearing the two bonds, three stars, a hand clasping a heart and the Greek letters “Phi Mu.”
A lion named Sir Fidel is the official mascot of Phi Mu.
The Phi pin is a black and gold shield with the Greek letter “Phi.”
Phi Mu’s official flower is the rose-colored, enchantress carnation.