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Delta Delta Delta fraternity was founded in 1888 at Boston University by Sarah Ida Shaw, Eleanor Dorcus Pond, Florence Isabelle Stewart and Isabel Morgan Breed.
In 1904, the Chi chapter of Delta Delta Delta was established at the University of Mississippi. Since then, Tri-Delta has played an important role in the lives of its members and the entire Ole Miss community. Tri-Delta provides its members a strong sense of community and offers abundant opportunities for them to become involved at Ole Miss.
From Bid Day to graduation, Tri-Delta members make lasting friendships and memories that will always be treasured. When asked what Tri-Delta meant to her, one graduating senior replied, "Tri-Delta opened a whole new world to me. Through the Ole Miss chapter, I've learned so much about responsibility, working with others, and myself. The most important part about being a Tri-Delta? Without a doubt, the incredible friendships that I know will last a lifetime!"
 The pearl is the jewel of Tri Delta. It was chosen to symbolize the new member because it is the one jewel that grows, developing from a tiny grain of sand into a thing of great value and beauty.
 The pine tree is a symbol of Tri Delta's collegiate members because it represents growth and lofty aspirations.
 The pansy is Tri Delta's flower. It is a symbol of alumnae membership and the third step in the lifetime development of Delta Delta Delta's members.
 The dolphin was considered a good omen by the ancient Greeks. It symbolized rebirth, friendship and leadership. In Tri Delta the dolphin is symbolic of clear skies and smooth sailing and has special significance for Fraternity leaders.
 The patron Greek divinity of Tri Delta is Poseidon, god of the sea and one of the three rulers of the universe.
Tri Delta's colors are silver, gold and blue. Green is also significant for Tri Delta as it represents the union of the three colors.
Motto: "Let us steadfastly love one another"
Tri Delta Firsts:
 Tri Delta was the first women's fraternity to be founded as a national organization with complete plans for governmental structure and expansion.
Tri Delta was the first to plan and perfect an alumnae system.
Tri Delta was one of the seven organizations founding the National Panhellenic School, now called National Panhellenic Conference.
Tri Delta pioneered in chapter visiting by appointing in 1905 an officer to visit all chapters.
Tri Delta was the first to publish a book-length history:
A Detailed Record of Delta Delta Delta, 1888-1907.
Tri Delta was the first women's fraternity to hold a national Leadership Conference.
Tri Delta was the first to establish a central office (now called Executive Office).
Tri Delta led NPC organizations in the number of members listed in the first edition of Who's Who of American Women, and many other members have been added in subsequent editions
Tri Delta was the first NPC group to adopt a central accounting system for its collegiate chapters.
Women of Achievement:
Dr. Madeleine Wing Adler, Northwestern
Lila Banks Cockrell, Southern Methodist
Nellie Brill Connally, Texas
Major General Terry Walter Gabreski, Louisiana State
Leeza Gibbons, South Carolina
Brigadier General Maria Cribbs Owens, Baylor
Jeri Sedlar, Michigan State
Anne Rivers Siddons, Auburn
Fay Riefsnyder Biles, Duke
Katie Couric, Virginia
Rita Bell Garman, Illinois
Kendra Workman Smiley, Illinois
Marilyn Zoidis, Maine
Margaret Loyce McFarland Alkek, Texas
Betty Johnson Hudson, Georgia
Elizabeth A. Kovachevich, Miami
Marjorie Gearhart Kinnan, Pittsburgh
Margaret B. Swanson, Iowa State
- Mindy Burbano - actress, "Princess Diaries"
- Dixie Carter - actress, "Designing Women"
- Kelly Coffey - country music singer
- Katie Couric - former anchor of NBC's "The Today Show", current anchor of CBS's "Evening News"
- Elizabeth Dole - Senator from North Carolina, and former head of the American Red Cross
- Leeza Gibbons - host of "Extra", "Assignment E!", and "Entertainment Tonight"
- Deborah Norville - hosts "Inside Edition"
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