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Bob Whinery (Iowa 1954) Receives His Diamond Owl
February 9, 2026 | Not for College Days Alone
Bob Whinery (Iowa 1954) received his Diamond Owl certificate, commemorating 75 years as a brother.
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)
Jeffery Price’s (Baylor 1992) Team Is #1 for Best-in-State Wealth Management
February 3, 2026 | Not for College Days Alone
Jeffery Price’s (Baylor 1992) team, Price & Associates has been named Ranked #1 on the 2026 Forbes “Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams” list in the Texas-North (High Net Worth) category.
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)
Iowa Brothers from the Pledge Class of 1997 Meet for a Reunion
January 7, 2026 | Not for College Days Alone
Mu Deuteron at Iowa graduate brothers from the pledge class of 1997 gathered for a reunion in January.
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.
Tyrel Nelson’s (Minnesota 2002) Book Wins Five 2025 Outstanding Creator Awards
December 31, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
Tyrel Nelson’s (Minnesota 2002) book, “Stories from Ecuador,” received five 2025 Outstanding Creator Awards, including: Travel (1st place); Multicultural, Multilingual, Bilingual Literature (1st place); Photography (1st place); Motivational, Inspirational Books (3rd place); and Best Research (honorable mention).
Bill Revere (Washington 1954) Receives His Diamond Owl Certificate
December 29, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
Bill Revere (Washington 1954) (seated, left) celebrated 75 years of membership when he received his Diamond Owl certificate with his Fiji sons, Mark (1982) (standing, right) and Scott (Oregon 1986) (seated, right), and Fiji grandson, Marius (Chapman 2021) (standing, left).
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)
