In 1895, Chi Omega Fraternity was founded at the University of Arkansas, in Fayetteville, by  Jobelle Holcombe, Jean Vincenheller, Ina May Boles, Alice Simonds, and Dr. Charles Richardson. Constitution and Ritual were written and first badge was crafted out of dental gold by Dr. Charles Richardson. 

1898 -First Governing Council elected.

1900 -First alumnae chapter organized in Fayetteville, Arkansas; Clara Earle, Psi  Chapter presides. Chi Omega's first Convention held at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. 

1902 -Official Crest designed and adopted. 

1904 -First Chi Omega pledge pin designed by Julia Winchell, Xi Chapter, and adopted by vote of Convention delegates.

1906 -Jewels of the official badge restricted to pearls and diamonds, size of badge is standardized. 

1908 -Social service projects are required of active chapters. 

1910 -Vocational guidance program developed for active chapters "to assist women to prepare for economic condition they must face." Mary Love Collins elected S.H; she served until 1952 when she retired to become administrative counselor. 

1915 -Chi Omega's first Executive Headquarters established in Lexington, Kentucky - pioneering the use of office space among all national women's fraternities. 

1926 -Executive Headquarters moves to Cincinnati, Ohio, remaining there for the next sixty-eight years. 

1930 -National Achievement Award established becoming the first major award in the United States to recognize outstanding women. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt served on the selection committee for this prestigious award. Also Greek Theater dedicated at the University of Arkansas. 

1935 -First Firesides held to train chapter officers and advisors.

1945 -50th Anniversary Celebration - five decades after its founding, ninety chapters share the Chi Omega Bond. 

1970 -75th Anniversary Celebration - three-quarters of a century old, Chi Omega now boasts 154 chapters. 

1972 -Mary Love Collins Memorial Scholarship established to defray the cost of graduate school expenses. 

1973 -Executive Headquarters moves to Carew Tower in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. 

1980 -Elizabeth Carmichael Orman Scholarship created to defray the cost of senior year expenses. 

1984 -Chi Omega Care Series introduced to provide an in-depth study of contemporary issues such as substance abuse and eating disorders.

1985 - Chi Lambda Chapter of Chi Omega was founded at Winthrop University.

1994 -Chi Omega Executive Headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee opens.

1995 -Chi Omega celebrates its centennial with over 215,000 initiated Sisters and over 170 active chapters.  The Chi Lambda chapter celebrates its 10-year anniversary at Winthrop University.

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