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Iowa & Iowa State Co-Host Rivalry Run Supporting the American Red Cross
September 30, 2025 | On Campus
In September, Mu Deuteron at Iowa and Alpha Iota at Iowa State co-hosted their annual Rivalry Run supporting the American Red Cross. Beginning at 5:00 am, Mu Iota brothers ran a football halfway from Iowa City to Ames, where they met Alpha Iota brothers who ran the football from the halfway point to Ames for the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game. Through this event, the chapters raised $4,250 and awareness for the Red Cross.
James Mann (Hanover 1999) Receives the ASPIRE Outstanding Leadership Award
September 26, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
James Mann (Hanover 1999) was presented with the ASPIRE Outstanding Leadership Award by OneAmerica Financial. James is an 11-year associate, who began his career at the company as a finance manager on the IT & Data team. He now oversees financial planning and forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and expense management for employee benefits.
Rev. Mark Miller (Hanover 1993) Earns His Doctor of Ministry
September 25, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
Rev. Mark Miller, D.Min. (Hanover 1993) earned his Doctor of Ministry from Eden Seminary. Mark’s doctoral dissertation, “Baptismal Identity & the Multicultural Church: Intersectionality, Black Liberation Theology & the Original Baptismal Creed in an Intentional Multicultural/Multiracial Congregation” was the culmination of his experiences while serving at Westminster Presbyterian Church in St. Louis. He is now on an extended sabbatical and looking forward to his next adventure.
Purdue Graduate Brothers Hold a Reunion in Nashville
September 24, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
In September, Lambda Iota at Purdue graduate brothers gathered for a reunion in Nashville, Tennessee.
Pictured (L-R) – Back Row: Tom Jackson (1962), Bob Martin (1962) and Richard Holmes (1962); Middle Row: Jim Neal (1962), Jim Poole (1962) and Tim McGinley (1962); Front Row: Gerry Bay (1962), Sam Bangs (1962) and Larry Ray (1962).
Bobby & Aaron Pantall Become Virginia Tech’s First Sire & Son
September 22, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone, On Campus
After 53 years of being a chapter, Rho Alpha at Virginia Tech celebrated its first Fiji Sire & Son pair: Bobby Pantall (1997) (right) and Aaron Pantall (2029) (left). Bobby and close family friend, Michael Meyrowitz (1996) decided to attended the Chapter’s Initiation on September 21, to surprise Aaron as he became an initiated brother.
Brothers Stanton & Anderson Meet By Chance on European Tour
September 20, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
Greg Stanton (Arizona State 1988) traveled to Europe in September for a two-week historical WWII tour. Approximately 30 people participated in the tour, including the tour manager and historian. While traveling on the tour bus, the historian, Chris Anderson (Hampden-Sydney 1989), noticed Greg’s Phi Gamma Delta ankle tattoo and said Greg was the first brother he had met on a tour.
Pictured: Greg (left) and Chris (right) at the Seelow Heights Memorial at Oder River in Germany.
Julian Bauer Is Accepted into Clemson’s Sales Innovation Program Ascent Track
September 19, 2025 | On Campus
Julian Bauer (2027), a criminal justice major and business administration minor, was accepted into the J. Daniel & Nancy Garrison Sales Innovation Program (SIP) Ascent track at Clemson’s College of Business. The SIP focuses on being a nationally renowned resource for sales education, sales research, and valuable academic partnerships.
Don’t Ever Give Up: A Letter from Jim Tuman to Brothers
September 19, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
May 17, 2018. The date that changed my life forever. I woke up that morning and was blind. The blood vessels in my eyes ruptured and everything was black. Everything I took for granted was turned upside down.
After three major surgeries, my sight did not return in a way that would allow me to function as I had in the past. I could no longer drive, travel, read, continue my career, see beauty in the world or walk on my own. I would never be normal again. I went into a month-long state of depression as I saw my very productive and meaningful life disappear…
Tyler Davis Named Executive Director of Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation
September 16, 2025 | Fraternity News
The Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation is pleased to announce Tyler Davis, CFRE (Oklahoma State 2011) has been selected as its next Executive Director, effective October 1. Brother Davis will lead the Foundation’s strategy and operations to expand scholarships, bolster leadership development and strengthen educational initiatives that advance Phi Gamma Delta’s mission.
Chi Iota at Illinois Graduate Brother Meet to Play Golf
September 15, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
Four Chi Iota at Illinois graduate brothers met to play golf and celebrate graduating 50 years ago.
Pictured (L-R): Don McMurray (1976), Jim Hickey (1975), Roy Robinson (1975) and Craig Johnson (1975).
Richmond Graduates Gather to Watch Richmond v. Lehigh Football Game
September 12, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
On August 30, Rho Chi at Richmond brothers gathered at Tony Sakowski’s (1965) cottage in Deltaville, Virginia to watch the the University of Richmond football team play their first Patriot League game against Lehigh University.
Pictured (L-R): Henry “Buddy” Banks (1964), Les Webb (1964), Tony Sakowski (with his two dogs), Brent Stansbury (1984), Ted Costin (1983) and Greg Viggiano (1985).
Rob Roby (Ohio Wesleyan 1992) & Son Climb Mt. Elbert
September 8, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
Rob Roby (Ohio Wesleyan 1992) (right) and his son (left) traveled to Colorado to climb Mt. Elbert, the highest summit of the Rocky Mountains in North America, at a 14,439 ft elevation.
