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College Panhellenic Academy is NPC’s flagship educational program designed to equip College Panhellenic officers and advisors with the most up-to-date Panhellenic knowledge and reaffirms their commitment to NPC standards and values through interaction with energetic keynote speakers and facilitators. Participants will also be able to expand their networks by engaging with Panhellenic leaders from other campuses.

The NPC Foundation, which underwrites educational programs for women leaders, annually provides support for College Panhellenic Academy.

2026 College Panhellenic Academy 

NPC will host 2026 College Panhellenic Academy in person at The Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport on Jan. 23-24, 2026.

College Panhellenic Academy provides participants with intentional opportunities to understand overall College Panhellenic functions. Participants will gain the most up-to-date Panhellenic knowledge and reaffirm their commitment to NPC standards and values. Participants will also have an opportunity to enhance their soft skills through leadership development.

Registration for this event is available now through Dec. 15, 2025! It can be accessed here or through FS Central under “Events.”

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Educational Offerings at 2026 College Panhellenic Academy

The 2026 Academy experience will provide hands-on training for the following via five focused tracks:

  • Finance Track (College Panhellenic finance officers) 
    • Officers participating in this track can expect to be able to create a balanced Panhellenic budget, identify financial controls, learn and discuss different tax implications for College Panhellenics, use technology to streamline processes, create a plan for financial safety and a plan for their officer term. 
  • Marketing Track (College Panhellenic marketing officers)
    • Officers participating in this track can expect to learn how to define their audience and their different needs, how to create strategic goals for marketing the experience on their campus, how to audit and identify marketing/accessibility concerns, how to best market authentically to PNMs and how to create and execute a year-round marketing plan.
  • President Track (College Panhellenic presidents or executive officers)
    • Officers participating in this track can expect to learn how to prioritize issues facing their community, manage a team of officers, set goals, engage in root cause analysis and strategic problem solving, review and revise their College Panhellenic governing documents, navigate community conflict, advocate for their Panhellenic community to key institutional administrators and create an action plan for their term.
  • Recruitment Track (College Panhellenic recruitment officers) 
    • Officers participating in this track can expect to learn how to identify barriers in recruitment, discuss recruitment mechanics, analyze NPC recruitment policies and their impact on their College Panhellenic, address any needed changes to their recruitment rules and practice the NPC peer accountability process in preparation for any infractions that may need to be addressed throughout their term.
  • Advisor Track (Fraternity/sorority advisors)
    • The fraternity/sorority advisor track will focus on a variety of topics. Participants can expect to walk away with an enhanced knowledge of NPC practices and key information they need to know as a Panhellenic advisor. This track will discuss recruitment assessment and coaching, legal and legislative updates, data updates and research affecting the sorority experience. 

You can see Schedules at a Glance for the event here: Collegiate Officer Schedule | Fraternity/Sorority Advisor Schedule 

2026 College Panhellenic Academy Keynote Speakers

This year at College Panhellenic Academy we will have two fresh and exciting keynote speakers! Learn more about them below!

 

Friday Keynote: Rooted in Belonging: Growing a Stronger Community

Dr. Lauren Cook is a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and author dedicated to promoting mental wellness with a multicultural and social justice-oriented approach. She holds a unique blend of expertise, integrating positive psychology, gratitude, and neuroscience into her work to provide evidence-based, actionable teachings for cultivating a value-driven life. Dr. Cook’s clinical practice is rooted in third-wave tenets (CBT, ACT, and DBT) with a feminist lens. She specializes in helping individuals apply mindfulness and cognitive flexibility to achieve intentional living. With a background in supporting underserved communities and a focus on lessening the stigma of serious mental illness, she is an affirming therapist and a trained undocu-ally. She believes that a meaningful and enriching life is attainable for all, regardless of their symptoms or identities.

Saturday Keynote: 10 Things I Wish I Knew About Conflict and Community Building

Victoria Hutchins is a writer, yoga teacher and creator with a social media community of over 1.5 million followers. She is the author of the nationally bestselling poetry collection MAKE BELIEVE and the host of the Soul Gum podcast, which explores self-development through the lens of philosophy. She is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Theta and was initiated into the Epsilon Upsilon chapter at Columbia University. In addition to a B.A. from Columbia, Victoria also holds a J.D. from Vanderbilt University. Before her creative career, Victoria practiced law at one of the world’s largest firms and later at a publicly traded tech company. Through her social media platform @thedailyvictorian, Victoria explores the intersection of creativity, movement, and meaning. Her goal is to encourage her community to live more intentionally. 

Hotel Block Information

College Panhellenic Academy will take place at The Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport. There is a block of rooms available on a first-come, first-serve basis at a discounted rate of $174 plus tax and fees/night. You can reserve your room(s) by calling the Embassy Suites at 317-839-1106 or by using this link. The room block is available until it is sold out or until January 2, whichever is sooner.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Now Closed: Scholarships for College Panhellenic Academy 2026

Scholarships are available for College Panhellenic Academy to reduce the cost of attendance or cover the cost of attendance for the College Panhellenics. 

To receive a scholarship, the College Panhellenic must be in good standing with NPC by paying the previous year’s (2024-25) College Panhellenic dues, this year’s College Panhellenic dues by Oct. 1, 2025, and have completed the 2024-25 annual reports on FS Central.

The deadline to apply for a College Panhellenic Academy scholarship is Oct. 5, 2025. Recipients will be notified in late October/early November. 

2025 College Panhellenic Academy: A Look Back

NPC hosted College Panhellenic Academy in person at The Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport on Jan. 24-25, 2025.  Over two days, Academy participants shared in intentional opportunities to understand overall College Panhellenic functions, gained Panhellenic knowledge and reaffirmed their commitment to NPC standards and values. Learning tracks included peer accountability, president, marketing, recruitment counselors and recruitment operations as well as a track for fraternity/sorority advisors.

To view and download photos from 2025 Academy, click here.
(Note: Photos courtesy of Popcam)