Discover the Impact of ‘The Divine Nine’ on February 28 at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«
Published: February 22, 2026.
Celebrate the Black Greek life with “Strolling into Legacy: A Divine Nine Celebration” on February 28 at 5 p.m. in the St. Charles Borromeo Flight Deck at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« in Romeoville. It’s an evening of culture and legacy, honoring the historic Black Greek-letter council and their impact on many generations.
Personal stories of identity, belonging, and natural pride from past and present members will be showcased. It will feature notable university leaders and contributors, including event emcees from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«, Drs. Katherine Helm and DeSean Coleman, both proud Black Greek alumni.
The two panel discussions will highlight Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«’s Black Greek alumni and feature representatives from local Divine Nine graduate chapters.
Sponsored by the Office of Lasallian Belonging, the event will also include networking opportunities and multiple fundraising activities supporting student scholarships and activities. Donations that support these initiatives can be sent directly to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Trailblazer Fund.
Registration is free and open until the week of the event. Visit https://www.alumni.lewisu.edu/26-Divine-Nine to register.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« is a modern, enterprising, Catholic university with a growing student enrollment from GED through doctoral level programs. As part of the global Lasallian network of 65 universities, Lewis is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.