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My name is Ella Farrell, and I am the President of the Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega at Texas Christian University. First things first, congratulations on your acceptance to TCU! This is such an incredible accomplishment, and you should be so proud of your hard work that has led you to our campus. The next four years of your life will be full of growth, friendship, and many incredible opportunities, one of those being the opportunity to go through Panhellenic Sorority recruitment. Nearly two years ago, Panhellenic recruitment opened the doors to one of my life’s biggest blessings, and it has been an honor to lead this group of incredibly strong, dedicated, and hilarious women. We have a saying in Alpha Chi Omega - together let us seek the heights. To me, this motto highlights the idea that while each of our collegiate journeys differ, being a part of a community of supportive women leads us to achieve things together that we never thought possible alone. Alpha Chi Omegas are my best friends and sisters, and watching them excel in academics, philanthropy, sisterhood, and the overall transition to college has been a true joy.

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Alpha Chi Omega’s national philanthropy is Domestic Violence Awareness, and we hold this cause close to our hearts. Each year, our chapter hosts a wide variety of philanthropic events to promote healthy relationships, and we work tirelessly to raise funds and spread awareness. This past spring, our chapters’ annual Real Chic Women Fashion Show raised $150,000 for the Women’s Center of Tarrant County! This record-breaking total gave us the honor of being named the #1 fundraising chapter on TCU’s campus and a top national fundraising Alpha Chi Omega chapter for philanthropic efforts. Philanthropy is incredibly important to our members and we're proud of the work we do to promote DVA and other important causes close to our hearts. For some of us, this means volunteering weekly at the Women’s Center as Victim Advocates or Helpline Volunteers, and for others, it means donating time to organizations such as KinderFrogs or the Red Cross. Whether you have a previous passion for promoting domestic violence awareness or not, we ask that you have a drive to advocate and spread awareness for the things that you believe in. Over the last year, Alpha Chi Omega's have volunteered at over 50 different organizations in the Fort Worth community and donated over 2,500 hours of service.

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Alpha Chi Omega is committed to developing well-rounded members, and we are heavily involved on campus and in the Greek community. While TCU is an academically rigorous school, our sisters prioritize both academic excellence and extracurricular success. Last semester, our chapter placed third in all of Panhellenic for academic success! Alpha Chi Omegas are involved in over 100 different student organizations and honors societies across TCU’s campus, and we are immensely proud of all of their hard work. From SGA, Student Nurses Association, STUMO, ROTC, Model UN, and Intramural Sports, no matter where your extracurricular interests lie, there will be an Alpha Chi Omega by your side. In our chapter, we focus on building a strong community of support and sisterhood. Throughout the year, women are encouraged to recognize and cheer on their sisters by nominating them for weekly “Lyres on Fire” as well as various academic and extracurricular awards at our annual Symphony Brunch. One of the foundational goals of Alpha Chi Omega is to build Real Strong Women and this is accomplished through our community of consistent love and empowerment.
I truly can’t express how grateful I am to be an Alpha Chi Omega, as it has provided me with numerous opportunities for personal development, academic excellence, and lifelong friendship. Being a part of this organization has shaped my college experience for the better, and I know that even after graduation, I will hold my sisters and these amazing memories close to my heart. 

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Thank you for visiting our website! I hope you’ll enjoy learning more about the Real Strong Women of Alpha Chi Omega,

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