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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.
Kansas Graduate Brothers Gather for Their 60th Reunion
April 7, 2026 | Not for College Days Alone
Pi Deuteron at Kansas graduate brothers from the class of 1966 gathered for their 60th reunion in April.
Ohio Wesleyan Brothers from 1973-77 Meet for 10th Reunion Baseball Game
March 30, 2026 | Not for College Days Alone
Theta Deuteron at Ohio Wesleyan brothers from the classes of 1973-77 gathered for the 10th consecutive year to watch the Cleveland Guardians baseball game.
The Chapter thanks Hugh Pace (1974), who thought of this idea and shared it at Pig Dinner many years ago.
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.
Tom Lawrence (Richmond 1996) Receives NESA Outstanding Eagle Scott Award
March 23, 2026 | Not for College Days Alone
In February, Tom Lawrence (Richmond 1996) received the NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award from Mecklenburg County Council. He was also named the Apache District Scoutmaster of the Year.
Tom is President & CEO of the Leon Levine Foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Uri Farkas (Montana 1997) Named VP for Intercollegiate Athletics at NAU
March 23, 2026 | Not for College Days Alone
Uri Farkas (Montana 1997) was named Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at Northern Arizona University last year.
Rick Bender (Davidson 1993) Is Named Director of Athletic Communications
March 23, 2026 | Not for College Days Alone
Rick Bender (Davidson 1993) was named Director of Athletic Communications of the Williams College Department of Physical Education, Athletics & Recreation in March. He has over 25 years of experience in the field having previously worked at Knox College, Dartmoth College and Davidson College.
14 Chapters Are #1 in Grades Among Fraternities for the Fall 2025 Semester
March 20, 2026 | On Campus
The following chapters were #1 in grades during the fall 2025 semester:
- Alpha Omicron at Akron: 3.35 GPA
- Pi at Allegheny: 3.076 GPA
- Beta Pi at Bradley: 3.61 GPA
- Delta Upsilon at Denver: 3.63 GPA
- Epsilon Iota at Evansville: 3.657 GPA
- Provisional Chapter at George Washington: 3.47 GPA
- Mu Iota at Idaho: 3.54 GPA
- Kappa Upsilon at Kent State: 3.38 GPA
- Epsilon at North Carolina: 3.724 GPA (highest reported GPA within the Fraternity)
- Alpha Omega at Ohio: 3.345 GPA
- Lambda Tau at Texas Tech: 3.413 GPA
- Sigma Tau at Washington: 3.7 GPA
- Chi Eta at Western Kentucky: 3.454 GPA
- Rho Tau at William & Mary: 3.639 GPA
Bruce Kennedy (Syracuse 1954) Receives His Diamond Owl
March 18, 2026 | Not for College Days Alone
Bruce Kennedy (Syracuse 1954) was honored with his Diamond Owl certificate celebrating 75 years as an initiated brother.
Alex Pribble (UC Berkeley 2007) Has Success As Idaho’s Men’s Basketball Coach
March 13, 2026 | Not for College Days Alone
Alex Pribble (California Berkeley 2007) coached the University of Idaho (UI) men’s basketball team to an improbable Big Sky Tournament Championship and its first NCAA tournament bid since 1990. The Vandals, the Big Sky’s #7 seed, won four straight games earning their first NCAA bid in 36 years. Alex is currently in his third season as UI’s head coach.
