My name is Lauren McNally, and I’m honored to serve as President of our chapter. I’m a third-year Math/Applied Science major with a minor in Classical Civilizations, and I joined Phi Sigma Rho searching for exactly what so many of us hope to find at UCLA: a place to feel supported, understood, and truly at home. What I found here has far exceeded anything I could have imagined.

College can be exciting, challenging, and overwhelming—often all at once. Phi Sigma Rho became the place where I found consistency, encouragement, and people who genuinely wanted to see me succeed. You don’t have to have everything figured out to belong here. Our members come from a wide range of academic paths, backgrounds, and experiences, but we’re united by our ambition, resilience, and care for one another. We work hard, lift each other up, and never lose sight of the joy that comes from being part of something bigger than ourselves.

Whether it’s philanthropy events like our annual Light the Night Walk, late-night study sessions, sisterhood activities, or just everyday moments together, Phi Rho offers a community that