Prison City

In 1986, 18 men came together and established SIGMA LAMBDA BETA INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY INC. It all began in Iowa State, Iowa, where a student wanted to create something more suited for Latinos. He talked to others at Iowa State and met with those who were interested. Historically a Latino based fraternity, Sigma Lambda Beta welcomes men of all cultures into its brotherhood. These men came together and brought forth SIGMA LAMBDA BETA.

6 men established the Lambda Beta chapter here at Sam Houston State University. Being that SHSU is in Huntsville, TX, we get the nickname of PRISON CITY BETAS.