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)
Phi Gamma Delta Is Expanding to NJIT & Sacred Heart in Spring 2026
January 5, 2026 | Fraternity News
Phi Gamma Delta will expand to the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and Sacred Heart University during the spring 2026 semester. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in joining Phi Gamma Delta at NJIT or Sacred Heart, please complete our Brother Referral Form.
The Fraternity is also seeking graduate brothers to serve as chapter advisors. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete our Volunteer Interest Form.
Ben Cunningham Named Assistant Director of Chapter Services
January 1, 2026 | Fraternity News
Ben Cunningham (Missouri State 2023) assumed the role of Assistant Director of Chapter Services, after serving the Fraternity as Field Secretary from June 2023- December 2025. In this position, Ben supports a portfolio of chapters and their graduate advisors through virtual meetings and in-person visits. He also serves as the primary contact between the chapters, the International Headquarters and campus-based fraternity & sorority advisors.
Before joining staff, Ben earned his B.S. in exercise & movement science from Missouri State University in 2023. As an undergraduate, he served the Psi Mu Chapter as Chapter Historian, Graduate Relations & Pig Dinner Chairman and as a member education board member. He also served the IFC as Vice President of Member Development.
On the Banks S6, Ep1 Featuring the Ieuter Family Sires & Sons
December 19, 2025 | Fraternity News
On the Banks Podcast S6, Ep1:
Family & Fraternity: Fiji Sires & Sons
Featuring the Ieuter Family: Bill (Illinois 1957), Charlie (Illinois 1983), Billy (Iowa State 1985), Max (Michigan State 2012) & Rolf (Wisconsin 2014)
18 Under 48 Award Winners for the Class of 2025
December 15, 2025 | Fraternity News
Congratulations to the brothers who won the 2025 18 Under 48 Award. Click the link below to read about the class of 2025 winners.
Fall 2025 Expansion: University of Utah
December 1, 2025 | Fraternity News
This fall, Phi Gamma Delta reestablished the Sigma Lambda Provisional Chapter at Utah with 49 Founding Fathers. During the semester, the Provisional Chapter partnered with the student-run FeedU Food Pantry to host a joint service and recruitment event, the first of its kind on campus.
Fall 2025 Expansion: University of Nebraska
December 1, 2025 | Fraternity News
Phi Gamma Delta reestablished the Lambda Nu Provisional Chapter at Nebraska with 16 Founding Fathers.
Fall 2025 Expansion: University of Dayton
December 1, 2025 | Fraternity News
During the fall 2025 semester, Phi Gamma Delta established the new Provisional Chapter at Dayton with 41 Founding Fathers. Recruitment of the Provisional Chapter garnered more members than the rest of the IFC combined, making it the University’s most successful expansion project to date.

