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Fraternities
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Alpha Phi Alpha
National Founding Year: 1906
Colors: Black and Old Gold
Open Motto: "First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All"
National Website: apa1906.net
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. was founded on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1906, on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., by seven visionary founders that we refer to as our "jewels." Since being chartered on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1983, the Pi Alpha chapter has excelled in scholarship and the social aspect of college life and service.
Kappa Alpha Psi
National Founding Year: 1911
Colors: Krimson and Kreme
Open Motto: "Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor"
National Website: kappaalphapsi1911.com
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. was founded on Jan. 5, 1911, on the campus of Indiana University of Bloomington, Ind. Early in this century, African-American students were actively dissuaded from attending college. Formidable obstacles were erected to prevent the few who were enrolled from assimilating into co-curricular campus life. This ostracism characterized Indiana University in 1911, thus causing Elder W. Diggs, Byron K. Armstrong, and eight other black students to form Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, which remains the only Greek letter organization with its 1st Chapter on the University's campus.
Phi Beta Sigma
National Founding Year: 1914
Colors: Blue and White
Open Motto: "Culture for Service, Service for Humanity"
National Website: pbs1914.org
Phi Beta Sigma was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Jan. 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students. The founders, Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard F. Morse and Honorable Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship and service. The founders deeply wished to create an organization that viewed itself as "a part of" the general community rather than "apart from" the general community.
Alpha Gamma Rho
National Founding Year: 1904
Colors: Growing Green and Harvest Gold
Open Motto: "To Make Better Men"
National Website: alphagammarho.org
Though we are primarily a social organization, the men of Alpha Gamma Rho pride themselves with backgrounds in and professionalism toward the agricultural and life sciences. Across the United States, we are represented on 72 university campuses. At Alpha Gamma Rho, we emphasize being a true southern gentleman in every sense of the word and in doing so, we fulfill our purpose "to make better men." We make strides annually to show our commitment to this purpose through philanthropic and sevice events.
Alpha Sigma Phi
National Founding Year: 1845
Colors: Cardinal and Stone
Open Motto: "The Cause is Hidden, the Results Well-Known"
National Website: alphasigmaphi.org
Alpha Sigma Phi was founded at Yale University on Dec. 6, 1845, by Louis Manigault, Stephen Ormsby Rhea and Horace Spangler Weiser. It is the 10th oldest national fraternity. To date there are 63 chapters nationwide, with 3,500 undergraduate members and over 65,000 living alumni who all strive "To Better the Man."
Alpha Tau Omega
National Founding Year: 1865
Colors: Azure and Old Gold
Open Motto: "To Know no North, no South, no East, no West..."
National Website: ato.org
Alpha Tau Omega was founded at the Virginia Military Institute in 1865 based on Christian principles. Today, Alpha Tau Omega is one of the nation's largest fraternities, with over 190,000 brothers and over 240 chapters nationwide.
Beta Theta Pi
National Founding Year: 1839
Colors: Delicate Shades of Pink and Blue
Open Motto: "To Develop Principled Men for a Principled Life:
National Website: betathetapi.org
Founded in 1869 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Beta Theta Pi members embody the fraternity's five core values. These consist of mutual assistance, intellectual growth, trust, responsible conduct and integrity. Members embrace ideals of lifelong friendship, dedication to leadership, devotion to academic excellence, commitment to community service and high standards of conduct. Today there are more than 130,000 living Beta Theta Pi initiates, with nearly 6,000 undergraduate members in 105 chapters across the United States and Canada.
Chi Psi
National Founding Year: 1841
Colors: Purple and Gold
Open Motto: "A family of Gentlemen in pursuit of excellence"
National Website: chipsi.org
Chi Psi prides itself on being the first national fraternity founded on the ideals of brotherhood. The Chi Psi national office provides ample opportunities to its members in offering scholarships and grants as well as other programs. We hold our members to the highest standards of intellectual, moral and social character while forming lifelong friendships in the pursuit of excellence.
Delta Chi
National Founding Year: 1890
Colors: Red and Buff
Open Motto: "The Brotherhood of a Lifetime"
National Website: deltachi.org
Becoming a member of the Delta Chi fraternity is a bond of brotherhood that will be felt throughout a lifetime. Our goals and values as a fraternity are "to promote friendship, develop character, advance justice and assist in the acquisition of a sound education." The strength of our chapter is seen by the many accomplishments of our members as they live out our values daily. The brotherhood of Delta Chi knows no limits. Delta Chi is an international organization that recognizes 194 chapters and over 98,000 initiates.
Lambda Chi Alpha
National Founding Year: 1909
Colors: Green, Purple and Gold
Open Motto: "Vir Quisque Vir" meaning "Every Man a Man"
National Website: lambdachi.org
Lambda Chi Alpha was founded at Boston University in 1909 by Warren A. Cole on the ideals of bringing an excellent fraternal experience to all men. Just over 100 years later, Lambda Chi Alpha is among the top-five of all national general fraternities in total membership with almost 300,000 lifetime brothers and 200 active chapters. Furthermore, Lambda Chi Alpha has more living alumni than any other fraternity.
Phi Delta Theta
National Founding Year: 1848
Colors: Azure and Argent
Open Motto: "One Man is No Man"
National Website: phideltatheta.org
Phi Delta Theta is founded on the cardinal principles of friendship, sound learning, and moral rectitude. Internationally, there are 225 chapters and 9,000 undergraduate members.
Phi Kappa Tau
National Founding Year: 1906
Colors: Harvard Red and Old Gold
Open Motto: "Learning. Leading. Serving."
National Website: phikappatau.org
Since the founding of Phi Kappa Tau in 1906, the fraternity has offered its members friendship, leadership and avenues to succeed in both academic and philanthropic endeavors. What sets Phi Kappa Tau apart from others is our dedication to developing individual character within the context of brotherhood. We have 85 active chapters nationally that provide a great alumni base.
Phi Sigma Kappa
National Founding Year: 1873
Colors: Silver and Red
Open Motto: "Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You"
National Website: www.phisigmakappa.org
Phi Sigma Kappa was founded at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1873 as a society to promote morality, learning and social culture. We seek to instill the virtues of the superior man into all of our members through this motto and our founding principles.
Pi Kappa Alpha
National Founding Year: 1868
Colors: Garnet and Gold
Open Motto: "Scholars, Leaders, Athletes, Gentlemen"
National Website: pikes.org
Pi Kappa Alpha prides itself on developing men of great character, leadership and academic ability and creating a lasting brotherhood long after college.
Pi Kappa Phi
National Founding Year: 1904
Colors: Navy and Gold
Open Motto: "Nothing Shall Ever Tear Us Asunder"
National Website: pikapp.org
Founded in Charleston, S.C., in 1904, Pi Kappa Phi stands as one of the nation's strongest fraternities.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
National Founding Year: 1856
Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold
Open Motto: "Phi Alpa"
National Website: sae.net
Founded at the University of Alabama in 1856, Sigma Alpha Epsilon is the only fraternity founded in the South before the Civil War that is still in operation. Sigma Alpha Epsilon is the largest college fraternity by total initiates, with more than 300,000 initiated members. Sigma Alpha Epsilon was founded on the principles of friendship, fraternity, loyalty and honor, which help to serve each brother to exemplify "the true gentlemen" during his years in college and beyond.
Sigma Chi
National Founding Year: 1855
Colors: Blue and Old Gold
Open Motto: "In Hoc Signo Vinces," meaning "In This Sign You Will Conquer"
National Website: sigmachi.org
Sigma Chi is one of the oldest and largest Greek letter societies in the world. Founded on June 28, 1855, at the University of Miami (Ohio), Sigma Chi was founded on a matter of principle. Since then, our fraternity has established our three great aims of friendship, justice and learning and strives to live up to these ideals each and every day.
Sigma Nu
National Founding Year: 1869
Colors: Black and Gold
Open Motto: "Excelling with Honor"
National Website: sigmanu.org
Sigma Nu originated from the Lexington Triad, being founded at the Virginia Military Institute in January 1869. Sigma Nu was founded upon the core values of love, truth and honor. Sigma Nu has 180 active chapters and colonies on college campuses throughout the United States and Canada and has initiated over 219,000 members since its founding. Sigma Nu strives to build men of honor and ethical leaders for society based upon the concept of the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God.
Sigma Phi Epsilon
National Founding Year: 1901
Colors: Red and Purple
Open Motto: "Building Balanced Leaders for the World's Communities"
National Website: sigep.org
Sigma Phi Epsilon has 241 chapters across the nation and over 14,000 undergraduate members, and is currently the largest fraternity in the nation.
Sigma Pi
National Founding Year: 1897
Colors: Lavender and White
Open Motto: "A New Generation of Leaders"
National Website: sigmapi.org
To be a Sigma Pi is to subscribe to the belief that a group of men can be drawn together by their common interests and goals and to dedicate themselves to a purpose greater than the individual. Sigma Pi is a collection of scholars, leaders, athletes and above all, gentlemen. At Sigma Pi, every brother can talk about his life-changing decision to join Sigma Pi, a choice that will never be forgotten.
Tau Kappa Epsilon
National Founding Year: 1899
Colors: Pure Silver Grey and Crimson Lake Cherry
Open Motto: "Not for Wealth, Rank or Honor, but Personal Worth and Character"
National Website: tke.org
Tau Kappa Epsilon is the largest social fraternity in the world by number of chapters, with 278 chapters across the United States and Canada. Our fraternity believes that joining our organization is a lifelong commitment, not just a college experience. Becoming a part of our brotherhood creates a bond with over 250,000 men who have joined since the birth of our national organization in 1899. Tau Kappa Epsilon is not only an experience which will strengthen a college student's academic and social life but a brotherhood which will last a lifetime.
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