Gamma Zeta Alpha

Gamma Zeta Alpha
ΓΖΑ
FoundedDecember 3, 1987; 36 years ago (1987-12-03)
California State University, Chico, U.S.
TypeLatino Interest
AffiliationNALFO
StatusActive
EmphasisLatino
ScopeWestern United States
MottoCultivating Leaders, Strengthening Communities
PillarsAcademic Excellence, Community Service, and Brotherhood
Colors  Silver,   Black, and   White
PhilanthropyCalifornia Academic Decathlon, Day of Service, Youth Conference
Chapters25
NicknameGammas
Headquarters620 W. McCarthy Way, Suite 194
Los Angeles, California 90007
United States
Websitewww.gammas.org

Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (ΓΖΑ) is an American fraternity that emphasizes Latino culture and the success of Latino males in higher education. It was founded on December 3, 1987 at California State University, Chico in Chico, California.

Following its founding principles, the fraternity encourages and creates programs that assist disadvantaged and low-income communities. Its goals are to promote scholarship for Latinos in higher education while instilling a sense of pride in Latino heritage.[1]

  1. ^ Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (December 3, 2022) "Gamma Zeta Alpha". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed February 15, 2024.