We Are ΣΛΥ
Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc.

Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. was founded on December 1st, 1987 in Binghamton University by four strong women.
Cynthia Santiago
Adrianna Zamora
Carmen Ibeth Garcia-Quiñones
Carol Elizabeth Torres
Their goal was to establish an organization that would not only serve as a voice for women in an academic setting, but would also provide sincere sisterhood and unconditional support while actively promoting academic achievement, service to the community, and cultural enrichment.
Only Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. can authentically provide an everlasting sisterhood and an empowering sense of pride to our diverse members by intentionally contributing tools to distinguish ourselves.
We pride ourselves as an organization of diverse collegiate and professional women dedicated to uplifting traditionally marginalized groups, specifically Latinx people and women. Since 1987, the Hermandad has been an outlet for professional development and personal growth to both its members and serving constituents. The sorority’s impact can be seen in the outstanding accomplishments of our Hermanas, the young women being mentored enrolled in our LADYS and PEARLS Programs, and through the lives of people touched by our many initiatives—proof that women of color can make a difference.
Though our sorority is Latina-based, Sigma Lambda Upsilon is not Latina-exclusive. We take pride in serving as a non-discriminatory organization comprised of women from all cultures, creeds, disabilities, political beliefs, and sexual preferences.





Our Symbols
National Philanthropy
Literacy
“We believe literacy is power. We believe literacy is freedom.
We believe literacy is lifelong learning. Literacy is more than just reading.”
Symbols
Sorority Flower: Red Pansy with Black and Gold
Sorority Jewel: the Black Pearl
Sorority Mascot: the Black Persian Cat with Gold Eyes
Motto and Colors
Sorority Motto: Hasta La Muerte
Sorority Colors: Red, Black, Silver and Gold
