History

Sigma Lambda Upsilon/ Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Incorporated exists to create a bridge between all women committed to seeking the political and social advancement of underrepresented populations. The organization was founded on December 1, 1987 at Binghamton University by Hermana Cynthia Santiago-Guzman, Hermana Adriana Zamora-Tirado, Hermana Carmen Ibeth Garcia- Quiñones and Hermana Carol Elizabeth Torres. These women pledged La Unidad Latina/Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. with sincere goals of establishing an organization that would serve the needs of Latinas nationwide. Through their efforts, they have created an organization that provides sisterhood and support, while also promoting academic achievement, service to the community and cultural enrichment. Their vision has created a voice for women in an academic setting.


The essence of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/ Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. is epitomized by the diverse cultural backgrounds and customs that allow our Hermanas (sisters) to share each other's heritage. Over a decade since its existence, the impenetrable bond of sisterhood unites Hermanas of African, African-American, Argentinean, Belizian, Bolivian, Brazilian, Cape Verdean, Chicana, Chilean, Colombian, Costa Rican, Cuban, Dominican, Ecuadorian, Filipina, Guatemalan, Haitian, Honduran, Italian, Irish, Jamaican, Jewish, Korean, Mexican, Native American, Nevisian, Nigerian, Panamanian, Paraguayan, Peruvian, Polish, Puerto Rican, Salvadorian, and Uruguayan backgrounds. Through mutual respect, love, courage and support for one another, we share the common goal of uniting and empowering all Hermana's. Our relentless commitment to each other is the reason why we consider our sisterhood lasting Hasta La Muerte!


Though Latina-based, the organization is made up of women from all cultures, religious backgrounds and interests. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, disability, political beliefs, sexual preference, etc.

Sigma Lambda Upsilon/ Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. serves to bridge a gap between the Latino community and the campuses we represent.