History of Phi Mu

Phi Mu was founded on March 4, 1852 as the Philomathean Society at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. It is the second oldest fraternity for women. Martha Hardaway Redding, Mary Myrick Daniel and Mary Dupont Lines were the three founding sisters of the Philomathean Society. There are three magnolia trees planted at our founding campus by the Macon alumnae as living memorials for our three founders. The bond that they created then still lives today in the heart of every Phi Mu.

The Philomathean Society officially became Phi Mu fraternity on October 4, 1904. The Wesleyan chapter became the Alpha chapter. By 1925, Phi Mu had 44 collegiate chapters represented at the national convention. Today the Philomathean Society has grown into Phi Mu Fraternity with over 137 chapters nationwide.

Phi Mu is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference, which is an organization established to foster interfraternity relationships, to assist collegiate chapters of the member groups, and to cooperate with colleges and universities in maintaining the highest scholastic and social standards.

For more information about Phi Mu Fraternity, please visit our National Website- www.phimu.org.

The Creed of Phi Mu

To lend to those less fortunate a helping hand. To think of God as a protector and guide of us all. To keep forever sacred the memory of those we have loved and lost. To be to others what we would they would be to us. To keep our lives gentle, merciful and just,

Thus being true to the womanhood of love.

To walk in the way of honor, guarding the purity of our thoughts and deeds. Being steadfast in every duty small or large. Believing that our given word is binding. Striving to esteem the inner man above culture, wealth or pedigree. Being honorable, courteous, tender,

Thus being true to the womanhood of honor.

To serve in the light of truth avoiding egotism, narrowness, and scorn. To give freely of our sympathies. To reverence God as our Maker, striving to serve Him in all things. To minister to the needy and unfortunate. To practice day by day love, honor, truth.

Thus keeping true to the meaning, spirit and reality of Phi Mu.

Open Motto: “The Faithful Sisters.”
Colors: Rose and White
Flower: Rose Carnation
Local Mascot: Ladybug
National Mascot: Lion, “Sir Fidel” Symbol: Quatrefoil