PLS National

Phi Lambda Sigma was organized in March 1965 by then student Charlie Thomas on the campus of Auburn University, with the approval of the faculty of the School of Pharmacy. Following a two-year probationary period, the Auburn University Student Senate granted a charter to the Society on October 3, 1967. The Phi Lambda Sigma National Fraternity was legally incorporated in Lee County, Alabama on June 28, 1968. That same year, the name “Phi Lambda Sigma” was registered with the U.S. Bureau of Patents and Copyrights in Washington, D.C., and an official key was designed by the Balfour Company. The National Office was moved from Auburn University to Atlanta, Georgia in 1992. In 1996, Phi Lambda Sigma contracted with the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy for administration of the Society, and the National Office was relocated from Atlanta to the campus of the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1999 the Society relocated to the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy where it makes its current home.

Goal 1: Ensure the continuing availability of student and practitioner leaders for the profession of pharmacy.

1. Develop awareness of the continuing need for leaders in the profession of pharmacy
2. Promote opportunities and rewards for leadership in the profession of pharmacy
3. Motivate student pharmacists and pharmacists to accept leadership service opportunities
4. Promote leadership research

Goal 2: Acknowledge leadership achievement and award membership to leaders recommended by the Society.

1. Strengthen recognition of Phi Lambda Sigma as the leadership honor society in pharmacy.
2. Promote the national awareness and visibility of Phi Lambda Sigma by linking membership and leadership achievement.
3. Build a sound membership base of students, alumni, faculty, and honorary members.

Goal 3: Enhance the talent, skill, and effectiveness of leaders for the profession of pharmacy.

1. Support and encourage programs and services to assist those who desire to serve in a leadership role.

Goal 4: Support and encourage sustained leadership commitment.

1. Ensure the continued utilization of the talents, skills, and experiences of existing leaders.
2. Reward students and practitioners who serve the profession in a sustained leadership role.

Like many national associations, Phi Lambda Sigma operates through a system of local Chapters. Phi Lambda Sigma Chapters are designated by Greek letter. As of February 2018, a Phi Lambda Sigma Chapter had been chartered at 125 of the 130 schools and colleges of pharmacy in the United States and Puerto Rico. For a list of chapters and locations, click here.