Kappa Phi Gamma was founded on November 8, 1998, at The University of Texas at Austin as the first South Asian sorority in the United States.

[6] Kappa Phi Gamma's motto is a quote from Pamela Vaull Starr: "Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul.

"[7][8][2] Its principals or pillars are Character, Leadership, Scholarship, Sisterhood, Service, Culture, Womanhood, and Self.

[10] Kappa Phi Gamma's national philanthropy is cancer awareness and research.

[11][2] Each spring, Kappa Phi Gamma sorority chapters from around the nation plan C.A.R.E.