Alpha Sigma Tau was founded on November 4, 1899 at Michigan State Normal College (now Eastern Michigan University), it is the third oldest educational sorority and has more than 90 active chapters nationwide. Alpha Sigma Tau encourages each chapter to choose a local mascot, but there are some symbols that represent all sisters: the symbol of the anchor, the jewel is the pearl and the flower is the yellow rose. Notable alumnae include: Gwen Frostic (nature artist and environmentalist) and Terri Utley (Miss USA 1992).
