ABOUT US
HISTORY
La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Incorporated was established on February 19, 1982 in order to address the shortcomings of academic institutions in meeting and addressing the needs of Latine students in higher education. Founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Incorporated primarily seeks to take a leadership role in meeting the needs of the Latine community through cultural awareness, community service, and promotion of the Latine culture and people.
From its inception, La Unidad Latina has maintained a firm commitment to the empowerment and betterment of all Latinxs. To accomplish this goal, La Fraternidad addresses various key areas of concern to the Latine community, beginning with a concentration on academic achievement, community service, and cultural awareness.
Within the academic realm, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Incorporated continually strives to increase the representation of Latine faculty and students in higher education. Realizing that recruitment is only half of the solution, La Fraternidad places strong emphasis on academic programs that aid in the retention, guidance and improvement of Latinx students in institutions of higher learning.
La Unidad Latina is committed to developing its members and peers into mature, intelligent, socially active, and culturally conscious individuals, who, via mutual support, can excel academically and professionally. La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Incorporated is looking for individuals with vision, determination, pride, and a commitment to accomplish the goals it has set for itself.
VALUES
La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. (LUL) plays a crucial role in promoting the academic success, leadership development, and cultural pride of Latine and multicultural students. By providing mentorship, academic support, and professional networking, LUL empowers its members to overcome challenges and thrive in higher education. We foster a strong sense of brotherhood and engages in social justice and community service initiatives, helping members develop as leaders and advocates for change. Through our focus on cultural identity and lifelong connections, LUL offers essential support while addressing our broader community needs.
Philantrophy
The P.A.T.H.E. (Providing Access To Higher Education) initiative by La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. is designed to increase access to higher education for underserved and underrepresented students.