UNC Alpha Delta Pi
MEET BETA UPSILON
"We Live For Each Other"
Welcome to Our Chapter!
Welcome to the website of the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi at UNC Chapel Hill!
Originally called the Adelphean Society, ADPi was founded in 1851 as the first secret society for women. Our motto, "We live for each other," truly encompasses how we view our relationships with each other and our community. At ADPi, we value friendship and service while also emphasizing academics and leadership development, encouraging participation in outside organizations. Founded in 1939, the women of the Beta Upsilon chapter of Alpha Delta Pi have formed a strong and lasting sisterhood, and we look forward to opening our arms to a new pledge class every fall. We are proud of the unique qualities all of our members bring to our chapter that have shaped it into the community and sisterhood it is today.
Letter from our President
Welcome to the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! My name is Lily Adair, and I am beyond grateful to serve as Chapter President this year.
Alpha Delta Pi has become so much more than just a part of my college experience: it has truly shaped who I am during one of the most formative seasons of my life. College is a time of constant growth and change, filled with both exciting milestones and moments of uncertainty, and having strong friendships makes all the difference. These girls are the people who celebrate my wins, support me through challenges, and remind me of who I am when things feel hard or overwhelming. Being surrounded by women who uplift, encourage, and genuinely care for one another creates a sense of belonging that allows me to grow with confidence.
Long before I ever came to UNC, I had seen the impact of that kind of sisterhood in my own life. Growing up, I watched my mom maintain close friendships with her sorority sisters long after college ended. Seeing the way those relationships endured inspired me to seek a sisterhood built on genuine connection and lifelong friendship, and I feel incredibly lucky that I found exactly that in ADPi.
From the moment I joined this chapter, I found my people. These women became my roommates, my best friends, and the ones I know will stand beside me in every stage of life—my future bridesmaids and lifelong supporters. Some of my favorite moments are the simplest ones: walking into the ADPi house to grab food, sitting around catching up between classes, laughing about nothing and everything. ADPi is the place I go to feel at home, where I can be fully myself and never feel judged.
The women of ADPi are the people I share my life with. We study together, walk to class together, travel the world together, and cheer side by side at football and basketball games. Whether I’m going through stressful weeks, exciting milestones, or even the smallest everyday moments, I’m always surrounded by women who support me, challenge me, and celebrate me. College is such a pivotal time, and I truly cannot imagine navigating it without this constant source of encouragement and love.
One of the most meaningful parts of my experience has been my ADPi family. My big and little have been there through everything, always ready to listen, offer advice, or make me laugh when I need it most. That intentional sense of connection is what makes this chapter feel like home and brings our motto, “We Live For Each Other,” to life in the most genuine way.
As Chapter President, it is an incredible honor to serve a chapter that has given me friendships, confidence, and memories I will carry with me forever. I am so excited for the year ahead and for the opportunity to continue fostering a sisterhood where every woman feels supported, valued, and truly at home in Beta Upsilon.
Loyally,
Lily Adair
Beta Upsilon Chapter President
