Founded in 1981 as the First MUlticultural sorority in the nation, Mu Sigma Upsilon (MSU) is dedicated to bringing awareness to cultural and women’s issues while promoting diversity on campuses across the United States.

 

Nickname

 

Nationwide we are known as the Sophisticated Ladies of MSU and affectionately as the MUs (pronounced mews).

 

Motto

 

Mujeres Siempre Unidas, which means Women Always United.
 

Colors

 

Baby Blue and White are the official colors of Mu Sigma Upsilon.

 

Mascot

 

Our Mascot is the Amazon woman: strong, fierce and independent 

 

Philanthropy 

 

Currently, our philanthropy is The Girl Effect Foundation, but due to the multifarious issues faced by women today, our philanthropy focus changes every 2 years. We strive to help women in adversity and recognize their diverse needs by changing our focus and uniting as one to provide support.

 

Traditions

 

We take pride in the art of saluting, stepping and strolling to pay homage to our ancestors.