The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), in partnership with Kean's student government, hosted an event on September 10, 2025. Held around the Miron Student Center (MSC), the event offered free acai bowls, refreshments, and an interactive game that highlighted the mission and traditions of the NPHC organizations, all aimed at reintroducing students to Greek life on campus.
The event's goal was to encourage and motivate students to step outside their dorms and meet members of fraternities and sororities to learn more about the opportunities available for involvement in Greek life on campus. Tables were set up outside around the MSC, where students played get-to-know-you games in exchange for acai bowls.Each table gave background on the NPHC and Greek that they represented.
The NPHC was founded on May 10, 1930, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., uniting histrionically Black fraternities and sororities to build collective strength and action in response to prejudice and segregation. Organizations in NPHC include Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, all groups that create spaces for students to learn leadership, service and build community.
The collective student body appreciated the showcase. For some, it served as an introduction, while for others, it was a refresher.
Tristan Vallo, a junior majoring in exercise science, from Bayonne, New Jersey commented on the informative aspect of the event.
"This was a good introduction for me into Greek Life," he said. "Besides it being a good snack, I think it's very informative to meet the fraternities and sororities that are here are campus, you genuinely see the passion here."
Emma Avila, a sophomore, public health major from Kearny, New Jersey discussed how it was nice to see Greek life on campus again.
“We knew about them, but it was nice to see and get a refresher about what was going on with Greek life again.”
The atmosphere, featured lively music. Greek leaders strolled and promoted their organizations, and the food was well received by students. It provided not only an informative environment but also an enjoyable experience, as expressed by attendees.
Valdiyk Rudyy, a sophomore majoring in biotech/molecular biology from South Bound Brook, New Jersey expressed his feelings about the event.
“It was nice the energy around the area made it good,”
Students said that this event also gave them an authentic sense of community.
Anahi Guanathgsi, a sophomore studying criminal justice from Plainfeild, New Jersey also shared her thoughts.
“The event was also very informative for me to meet the frats and soroitiesa, the real communities, you can see the passion so it was good insight to see what the school has to offer."
With high turnout, free food, and great energy, this event successfully kicked off the semester by connecting students to the NPHC and showcasing the opportunities offered by Greek life.
