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Greek Fun Facts
- 33 Presidents and 17 Vice Presidents of the United States were Greek
- 63% of the United States President's Cabinet since 1900 were Greek
- 52% of the US Senate and 33% of the House of Representatives are fraternity and sorority members
- 76% of United States Congressman and Senators are Greek
- 71% of all Who's Who in America listees are Greek
- 85% of the Fortune 500 executives are members of Greek organizations
- Of the nation's 50 largest corporations, 43 are headed by Greeks
- 71% of Greek students graduate from college as compared to 50% of non-Greek students
- Neil Armstrong, Carol Burnett, Roberta Flack, Goldie Hawn, Michael Jordan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kirstie Alley, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Liz Claiborne, Johnny Carson, Kate Spade, Star Jones, John Wayne, Cindy Crawford, Pattie LaBelle, Tim McGraw, and Harrison Ford were members of fraternities or sororities!
- Some of the University of Louisville buildings and facilities are named after members of fraternities and sororities. These include Hilda Threlkeld Hall, William Ekstrom Library, John Houchens Building, Russell Dougherty Hall, and Ulmer Softball Field.
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