orthwestern University was founded as a small private institution to serve the Midwest area in 1853 and started classes that year with 10 students and 2 faculty. Today, Northwestern has grown to become a prestigious Big-Ten university with 13,460 students and about 6,800 in faculty and staff. Having received much national and international acclaim for its educational programs and research, it was named by The Princeton Review this year as providing the best overall academic experience for undergraduates. As for graduate programs, the Kellogg School of Management consistently ranks top five in the country while Northwestern Law School and Medical School fall not far behind. Located on two campuses, one in suburban Evanston and one in the city of Chicago, it is a pillar of academic excellence in the Midwest

Northwstern University Charters: Kappa Phi Lambda established its first colony outside of the east coast at Northwestern University on November 23, 2002. The five charters of the Northwestern Colony, Michelle Lee, Alice Lin, Jenny So, Charmaine Wong and Sarah Yun sought to create a strong female Asian-American voice on campus by finding a colony of Kappa Phi Lambda. In less than a year, the colony has grown in both numbers and achievements, slowing helping to create a positive image and impact of Kappa Phi Lambda in the Midwest. Finally, in May of 2003, Kappa Phi Lambda was recognized by the Multicultural Greek Council of Northwestern University after passing reviews by various administrators and boards and finally the Council itself. Now, the Northwestern colony of Kappa Phi Lambda proudly presents itself as the first fully recognized Asian interest sorority on campus. Recognizing the need for such a group at a school composed of an 18% asian American population, members have a positive outlook towards the future.

NWU Charters proudly representing KFL on campus.

Northwestern sisters visiting Michigan (l-r)Sarah Yun, Jenny So, Charmaine Wong, Alice Lin