Jacob Heath Joins Staff As Assisstant Director of Chapter Services
May 18, 2026 | Fraternity News
Jacob Heath (Montevallo 2023) joined staff to assume one of the new Assisstant Director of Chapter Services roles. Previously, he served as a Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life at the University of Alabama Birmingham since 2024. Jacob earned his B.S. in communication studies with a minor in psychology from Montevallo in 2023. Additionally, he served the Mu Pi Chapter as President (2020-21) and as a BCA member (2023-26).
Cole Stephen Named Assistant Director of Chapter Services
May 18, 2026 | Fraternity News
Cole Stephen (DePauw 2025) assumed one of the Assistant Director of Chapter Services positions, having previously served the Fraternity as Field Secretary since June 2025. Before joining staff, Cole earned his B.A. in communications with a writing minor from DePauw University in 2025. As an undergraduate, he served the Lambda Chapter as President, Corresponding Secretary and Historian, and he was a member of the Alpha Psi Omega Theatrical Society.
Apryl Taylor Joins Staff As Donor Services & Operations Coordinator
April 20, 2026 | Fraternity News
Apryl Taylor has joined the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation’s staff as the new Donor Services & Operations Coordinator. In this new position, Apryl’s primary responsibilities include managing donor records and gifts; overseeing acknowledgment and stewardship communications; coordinating scholarship administration; and supporting the Foundation’s daily operational needs.
Rechartering: Mu Alpha at West Virginia University
March 28, 2026 | Fraternity News
The Mu Alpha Chapter at West Virginia University celebrated their rechartering, where 40 brothers were initiated.
Eric Dziubyk Joins Staff As a Associate Director of Chapter Services
March 9, 2026 | Fraternity News
Eric Dziubyk (DePaul 2017) joined staff to assume the role of Associate Director of Chapter Services. He previously worked in sales at Green Thumb Industries (2019-25) and Arctic Wolf Networks (2018-19). Eric graduated from DePaul University in 2017 with a B.A. in business marketing. As an undergraduate, he served his chapter as Recruitment Chairman and the IFC Executive Board as VP of Recruitment. Eric lives and works remotely from Salt Lake City, Utah.
Phi Gamma Delta Hosts 18th Annual Archives Weekend
March 9, 2026 | Fraternity News
Phi Gamma Delta hosted its 18th annual Archives Weekend at the International Headquarters, on March 4-8. This year, 18 graduate and undergraduate brothers participated in the event, including 10 undergraduates from the Alabama Birmingham Chapter. During this annual event, participants help catalog, preserve and digitize Fraternity documents, photographs, media and physical objects. The Fraternity archives consist of thousands of items which tell the story of our rich history.
On the Banks S6, Ep6 Featuring Rob Riggle (Kansas 1992)
March 5, 2026 | Fraternity News
On the Banks Podcast S6, Ep6:
Grit, Spit & Never Quit
Featuring: Rob Riggle (Kansas 1992)
On the Banks S6, Ep5 Featuring Mitch Daniels (Purdue Faculty)
February 19, 2026 | Fraternity News
On the Banks Podcast S6, Ep5:
Higher Education & Male Students: Modern Challenges, Trends & Traditions
Featuring: Mitch Daniels (Purdue Faculty, Allegheny Affiliate)
On the Banks S6, Ep4 Featuring Paul Sams (UC Santa Barbara 1992)
February 5, 2026 | Fraternity News
On the Banks Podcast S6, Ep4:
Shaping the Modern Gaming Industry
Featuring: Paul Sams (California Santa Barbara 1992)
On the Banks S6, Ep3 Featuring Jim Eckelberry (Akron 1988)
January 23, 2026 | Fraternity News
On the Banks Podcast S6, Ep3:
Katie’s Kids: Spreading Joy, Gratitude, Relief & Peace
Featuring: Jim Eckelberry (Akron 1988)
Ben Graves Joins Staff As 232nd Field Secretary
January 12, 2026 | Fraternity News
Ben Graves (North Alabama 2025) joined the Fraternity’s staff as a Field Secretary in January. During the spring 2026 semester, he will will visit chapters and provisional chapters in the Central Region to observe, counsel and serve as a liaison between undergraduates and the International Headquarters. Ben joined the Phi Upsilon Chapter at University of North Alabama, where he graduated with a B.A. in history, with a minor in legal studies in 2025. As an undergraduate, he served his chapter as President and the IFC as President and Internal Operations Officer. Ben was also a member of the University’s fishing team.
On the Banks S6, Ep2 Featuring Theo Avgerinos (Bucknell 2000)
January 8, 2026 | Fraternity News
On the Banks Podcast S6, Ep2:
Rising Hope: Celebrating Resilience, Mentorship & the Enduring Power of Hope
Featuring: Theo Avgerinos (Bucknell 2000)

