The Beta Theta Pi - Spring 2026

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BETA MAY-ZE AND

BLUE

HEAD COACH DUSTY MAY, INDIANA ’00, LEADS MICHIGAN TO NATIONAL TITLE

SPRING 2026

Mastermind: Coach Todd Monken | A Business Lesson | Chapter Reports

30 Chapter Reports

Featured alongside a quantitative 2025-26 chapter performance review, all 138 chapters reflect on highlights from this academic year.

Haug, Connecticut ’26, won the 2025 Tour of the Gila, a prestigious five-day UCI cycling stage race held annually in New Mexico.

Kieran

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14 Mastermind

Introduced as the Cleveland Browns’ new head coach on January 28, 2026, college quarterback turned NFL offensive mastermind Todd Monken, Knox ’89, takes on one of the greatest challenges of his career.

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A Business Lesson

Originally penned for his banking community, Dan Bolen, Kansas ’81, recounts a 1978 alumni luncheon and the lesson that made a career.

The Beta Theta Pi

On the Cover Head Coach Dusty May, Indiana ’00, is recognized for Michigan’s 2026 national basketball championship.

The first college fraternity magazine, founded December 15, 1872, by Charles Duy Walker, VMI 1869, and published continuously since.

20 May-ze and Blue

Under the lights of Indianapolis, Michigan Head Coach Dusty May, Indiana ’00, stood on a ladder and cut down the net. It wasn’t just a victory, it was a full-circle moment decades in the making.

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historical throwback

Cherry Blossoms Traced to 1877 Japanese Fraternity Students and Beta Daughter/Mom

In 1877, four young Japanese samurai ventured to Greencastle, Indiana, in the footsteps of their missionary mentor John Ing, a DePauw University graduate who traveled to Asia to further his Christian service. Poor but determined, the men worked hard and befriended students across campus. Two of them joined Delta Kappa Epsilon, a chapter Ing founded, and two others joined Delta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi. Returning home, two rose to diplomatic fame with Beta's Aimaro Sato, DePauw 1881, (right) becoming ambassador to Mexico, the Netherlands, Austria-Hungary, the League of Nations and the United States. Comrade Sutemi Chinda, Delta Kappa Epsilon, (left) became ambassador to Germany, the U.K. and the U.S., and married Sato's sister, Viscountess. On March 27, 1912, she was dispatched to represent Japan at the gifting of 3,020 cherry trees along the banks of the Potomac, a symbol of the countries' growing friendship. She planted the first two trees with First Lady Helen Herron Taft, daughter of Miami Board President John Herron, Miami 1845, and mother of Cincinnati Mayor Charles Taft II, Yale 1918

Four Japanese students of the samurai class matriculated to DePauw in 1877, becoming among the first known Asian members of an American fraternity.

foreword

editor’s note

Editor Martin Cobb, Eastern Kentucky ’96 martin.cobb@beta.org

Chief Communication Officer Justin Warren, SMU ’10 justin.warren@beta.org

Creative Director Sarah Shepherd sarah.shepherd@beta.org

Director of Brand Marketing Mike Roupas, Iowa ’10 mike.roupas@beta.org

Director of Digital Media Sutton Jacobs, Wittenberg ’18 sutton.jacobs@beta.org

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For more than a year the cover story planned for this issue of The Beta Theta Pi was to be a deep dive into the impact of Beta's Substance-Free Housing Policy since implementation in 2020.

And then Head Coach Dusty May, Indiana '00, and the Michigan Wolverines won the NCAA men's basketball championship.

Bumping a policy analysis — despite its appeal to Beta nerds like yours truly — to a future issue in favor of such a fun, historic brotherly accomplishment was a no brainer. We hope you agree.

Not since Beta's own coaching legend and arguably the greatest basketball coach of all time John Wooden, Purdue '32, has a Beta led a team to capture the ultimate prize. Of course, it's hard to imagine anyone repeating the Wizard of Westwood's record of 10 championships in 12 years, including seven consecutively.

Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Brother May brims with confidence. His meteoric rise was anything but an overnight success, however, as for more than 20 years at six schools before Michigan, he kept his head down and shoulders forward grinding out the fundamentals in a rapidly changing environment. A lesson in Hoosier humility and patience for us all.

It's important the Fraternity memorialize special moments like Dusty's in the annals of Beta lore — an accomplishment that also becomes a feather in the caps of Pi Chapter in Bloomington and Lambda in Ann Arbor. How fitting to reflect on his days in the Beta house and the very values that have been building blocks to his success.

Dive in. Dusty May gives reason for all brothers to proclaim again, "Proud to be a Beta."

Sincerely and in ___kai___,

"Brother May brims with confidence. His meteoric rise was anything but an overnight success, however, as for more than 20 years at six schools before Michigan, he kept his head down and shoulders forward grinding out the fundamentals in a rapidly changing environment. A lesson in Hoosier humility and patience for us all."

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unfiltered feedback

“Just got my Beta magazine and opened it up three hours ago. I’ve literally read it from the front page to the last.

I even called Kirk Little because I saw his name in the letter from E.B. Wilson that helped spark the Men of Principle initiative.

Such an outstanding issue. Every one is great; I always enjoy reading them. Just want you to know I didn’t get up until I finished it.

Damn glad to be a Beta.”

— Dave Thompson, Purdue ’64

magazine feedback

“At 92, I’m not a techie, but I love the magazine. And HOORAY for the ‘Notes on Being a Man’ article. A $500 check for the BLF is enclosed.

Unfortunately, Theta Chapter at OWU is gone, but my love and memories must be told to new Beta men.

I arrived at OWU a scared freshman that pledged early and finished as a confident citizen because Beta gave me the opportunity to develop leadership skills. Our Beta alumni were strong in the ’50s but we failed our chapter when it needed our support.

New Betas, seek alumni support. While my Theta Chapter is gone, I remain a strong Beta supporter in our Naples Beta Alumni Association. ___kai___,” — Larry Linderer, Ohio Wesleyan ’55

“Hello from Oregon.

I have read the winter issue featuring ‘The Ones That Didn’t Get Away.’ Oregon Governor and U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield was a Beta at Willamette and received the Oxford Cup. He also deserves recognition.”

— Jack Van de Water, St. Lawrence ’61

“Just finished reading the Beta magazine and ‘The Ones Who Didn’t Get Away.’ When Frank Shrontz, Idaho ’53, became

CEO at Boeing (a position he held for 10 years), he was passed the torch by Brother Thornton (T.A.) Wilson, Iowa State ’42. T.A. held the CEO position for 17 years: 1969-1986. He graduated a year or two after my dad pledged. -kai-”— Scott Wheeler, Iowa State ’77

“Thank you for the wonderful and informative issue I recently received. I have another Beta who has excelled in his field of research. I am referring to Brother Paul Schimmel, Ohio Wesleyan ’62. I cannot list all his accomplishments and recognitions for his biomedical research as there is not enough room nor can I spell the words that describe his findings. You can get an idea of his accomplishments by searching his name on the net. His exceptional work should also be recognized.” — David Berger, Ohio Wesleyan ’63

“I really enjoyed the recent Beta magazine. I’m impressed with the quality of the articles and topics. I was surprised the book summary was done by ChatGPT; it was really well done, and it made me want to read the book. Since I’m new to the fraternity world, I really appreciated the article about prominent Betas throughout different

industries. I do CrossFit and was surprised to see Noah Ohlsen, Miami (Fla.) ’13, on the list; I watch him compete often. Again, great job. It’s an impressive piece of work!” — Dan Wagner, Friend of Beta

“One of the highlights as editor was interviewing E.B. Wilson, St. Lawrence ’53, at the Harvard Club in Boston. Such a kind, smart and generous man.

How interesting that he and Editor Emeritus Erv Johnson, Idaho ’53, joined the Chapter Eternal so closely to one another, graduating in the same year and living into their 90s. May he rest easy, and be remembered as the architect of the Men of Principle initiative. May we strive to live up to his expectations.

P.S. – Is this what life is like in one’s 50s? Seems we lose a Beta hero on an all too regular basis. ___kai___,” — Editor Emeritus Tom Olver, Central Michigan ’98

“Lt. Gen. Don Cromer was a good and brilliant, but humble, man. He and I worked closely on rejuvenating Gamma Theta Chapter at WSU some years ago. He was always a good listener, even though he was by far the smartest guy in the room.” — Mike Loft, Washington State ’75

fraternal

75

”Many thanks for sending me the pin celebrating 75 years of membership in the Fraternity.

The pin reminded me of the impact being a Beta has had on my life. My son Gavin Jr. is also a USC Beta, as well as many of my best friends.

I am enclosing a donation of $5,000 to the Beta Foundation for the education program. Yours in __kai__,” — Gavin Herbert, Southern California ’55

”Thank you for the pin and most unexpected letter. Aside from having been the director of counseling and guidance in four high schools here in New Jersey, I am also a professional pianist. If the Convention ever comes to the Northeast, I can still play a nasty ‘Marching Along’ and the beautiful ‘Loving Cup.’

When in the Army (Japan) mid-50s, I was placed in special services to entertain the troops. My interest in Beta waned until your winter 2022 magazine featured Stephen Sondheim. WOW! Nice work! I have lectured on Sondheim and play his work.

Finally, notice that cursive writing is not totally dead. Yours in __kai__,” — Ken Hitchner, Dickinson ’54

test of time

“I became a brother in 1971 at Psi Chapter. Even though Bethany College has always been a small school, I’m always amazed how often I run into alumni and Psi Betas. I would like to share with you a story that goes back over 15 years and, actually, even further than that.

One of our chapter brothers, Byron Shindler, Bethany ’77, does an amazing job of keeping track of our Psi brothers. When my wife and I moved to Pawleys Island, South Carolina, Byron noticed our change in address and sent an email informing me another Psi Beta lived there, along with his name and address. Not long after, I happened to be in his neighborhood so I parked in his driveway, walked up and knocked on his door. His wife answered, and I told her my name and that I was a Beta from Bethany College. She invited me in and asked if she could get me a drink. (It was after 5:00 p.m.)

Now the story gets even better. I introduced myself to her husband, Gary Gaydeck ’57, who pledged Beta the year I was born! Since then, we have become close friends and our wives have, too. We have lunch a couple times a month and they have moved up the street from us. Gary turned 93 in March, and we just had dinner with them last night. Brotherhood stands the test of time. -kai-”

—

Val Gundling, Bethany ’75

any idea?

“Hey, bro. Per Ed Edson, Oklahoma ’97, I’m told this badge is about 10” x 7”. No inscription on the back. Dates back to at least the 1930s. Ever see a large badge like this? — Zach Allen, Oklahoma ’85

“Hey, Zach. Yes, that’s a great piece. There are several floating around with a few of them in Oxford. I’m copying Haines because he likely knows their origination. Brother Haines, can you enlighten us? In the database, Edson’s grandfather was a 1928 Yale Beta. — Editor Martin Cobb, Eastern Kentucky ’96

way

On September 22, 1999, one full year after piloting the new Men of Principle initiative at the University of Nebraska, the Administrative Office distributed announcement packets to all Alpha Tau Chapter alumni under the signature of Spokesman and U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar, Denison ‘54. Including a cover letter, press release, glossy brochure and Beta car decal, it was an impressive communique for a consequential purpose.

“Hello, brothers. Those large wall plaques were made in New Haven, Connecticut, from around 1910 to 1940. They are specific to Yale. Many groups and societies (not just Beta) had similar plaques. They were made by Glouskin and Fox, likely given to new initiates or seniors. — G.F. Archivist and Historian Zac Haines, Miami ’05

Fast forward to this past February 13 — some 26 years later — when the United States Postal Service returned the packet intended for Brother Brian Harper, Nebraska ’95, indicating he’s no longer at that address.

newsworthy

fraternity updates

Texas Tech Beta Killed in Austin Mass Shooting

Shots rang out in downtown Austin in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 1, in what is believed to have been a mass shooter’s retaliation for the U.S.’s war with Iran. He was killed on Sixth Street by authorities in pursuit.

With more than a dozen wounded, three individuals succumbed to their injuries, including sophomore Ryder Harrington, Texas Tech ’28. One of three brothers and a sister who grew up in Austin, Ryder was a beloved member of Delta Mu Chapter.

“From the moment he joined our brotherhood, he brought a light that was impossible to ignore,” the chapter shared. “If anyone embodied what it meant to live fully and love deeply, it was Ryder.” The chapter held a candlelight memorial on campus the following night and raised nearly $135,000 in a GoFundMe campaign to support his family.

Chapters Boast All-Time High

On the heels of last year’s record membership of 10,465 collegians, the Fraternity’s 138 chapters posted 10,743 brothers by the end of the 2025-26 academic year.

Xavier Picks Beta and Phi Delt

Following a competitive process involving 13 NIC fraternities, Xavier University, a private Jesuit school in Cincinnati, selected Beta and Phi Delta Theta to start its IFC and Tri-Delta to start its Panhellenic. This marks the 37th campus Beta has pioneered, an interfraternity record. Visit beta.org/xavier to learn more.

Photo: KXAN/Aidan Boyd

beta events greek headlines

A | Phi Beta Sigma Alum Pilots First Trip to the Moon in 50 Years

U.S. Navy Captain Victor Glover, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., was tapped by NASA in April to pilot Artemis II, the first mission to the moon in more than 50 years. A Cal Poly engineering major and holder of three master’s degrees, Glover is the first Black astronaut to orbit the moon and part of the 4-person crew that traveled deeper into space than any prior humans: 252,756 miles.

B | Kappa’s Hartung Tapped for Super Bowl Sideline Reporting

Washington and Lee graduate Kaylee Hartung, Kappa Kappa Gamma, continues to climb the broadcasting ladder as she was recently named Super Bowl sideline reporter by NBC. Beginning her career as an assistant to news anchor Bob Schieffer and “Face the Nation,” Hartung has worked for CNN, ESPN, SEC Network, ABC News and CBS News. She is also a regular on the “TODAY show.”

C | Sigma Nu Fashion Guru Commissioned for Heisman Jacket

Appalachian State’s Mitch Purgason, Sigma Nu , is living a sports-fanatic-turned-fashion-designer’s dream. Building a custom apparel client roster that includes the NFL’s Dak Prescott, Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle, MLB’s Salvador Perez and NACAR’s Bubba Wallace, in 2024 he was tapped by the Heisman Trust to create an official blazer for all past and future honorees.

D | DU’s Notre Dame Head Coach Champion Lou Holtz Dies at 89

He led football programs at William & Mary, NC State, Arkansas, Minnesota and South Carolina, but it was his 1988 national championship at Notre Dame that most associate with Hall of Fame Coach Lou Holtz, Delta Upsilon. Unknowingly elevating Oklahoma’s 1950s “Play Like a Champion” mantra to become a national Notre Dame rallying cry, he passed on March 4 at the age of 89.

June 2026

6-9 Wooden Institute #1

13-16 Wooden Institute #2

27-30 Wooden Institute #3 O xford, Ohio beta.org/wooden

June 2026

17 Chapter Advisors Lunch & Learn Topic: New Member Education Virtual events@beta.org

July/August 2026

30-2 187th General Convention O xford, Ohio beta.org/convention

20 59th Steakout & Golf Outing, Northeast Ohio Alumni Assoc. C anton, Ohio betasteakout.com

November 2026

6-8 B oard of Trustees Fall Meeting Nashville, Tenn. jeff.rundle@beta.org

January 2027

7-10 L eadership Conclave Chicago, Ill. beta.org/conclave

February 2027

5-7 Joint Boards Winter Meetings Southern California jeff.rundle@beta.org

Learn more at beta.org/calendar. Upcoming alumni event? Email specifics to alumni@beta.org.

Sorority Liable in Hazing Death

A Pennsylvania jury assessed Alpha Sigma Tau $3.5 million in the hazing death of Bloomsburg University freshman Justin King, who fell from a 75-foot cliff after forced consumption at a Kappa Sigma event held at a house rented by sorority members.

The jury allocated 35% of the fault to the sorority, 35% to Kappa Sigma, which settled before going to trial, 24% to King and 1% to each of six fraternity members.

B C D

alumni news

lifelong brotherhood

Record $371.5MM Gift Reveals Cornell’s New Duffield College of Engineering

In addition to technology education, the Duffields are staunch supporters of veterans, animal welfare agencies and public service institutions.

Billionaire PeopleSoft and Workday Co-Founder David Duffield, Cornell ’62, recently made the single largest gift in the history of Cornell University with a $371.5 million donation to support engineering programs, campus infrastructure, teaching and research as part of the “To Do the Greatest Good” campaign. In gratitude, the university named the Duffield College of Engineering in his honor.

With prior major gifts, including a $100 million contribution in 2025, Duffield’s lifetime giving now exceeds $500 million, much of it directed toward advancing technology education and student opportunities. His earlier contributions resulted in the naming of Duffield Hall (above), a state-of-theart facility that has become a hub for interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship and collaboration.

Rising from humble beginnings, Duffield built a remarkable career in enterprise software, pioneering cloud-based business solutions and transforming how companies manage finance and human resources. Success with PeopleSoft and Workday has cemented his reputation as one of Silicon Valley’s most influential innovators.

Photo: Cornell University

alumni news

A | Ford Exec Named Knox College Board Chair

Serving as a trustee since 2017, former Ford China CEO and current Ford Motor Co. Vice Chairman John Lawler, Knox ’88, was elevated by his alma mater this past year to the role of board chairman.

“Working in a large and complex industry around the world has allowed me to integrate with many different cultures and instilled in me the appreciation of different points of view,” Lawler said. “I bring these skills to my role as chair, as well as my experiences as a Knox alumnus and first-generation college student.”

B | Trial Attorney Cuisimano

Publishes

Book on Persuasion

Distinguished attorney and Delta Theta Chapter Founder Greg Cuisimano, Alabama ’65, recently published a new book, “Seeds for Success: Proven Principles of Persuasion,” a powerful work that reflects his lifelong dedication to justice, truth and service to others. Distributed by the American Association for Justice Press, his work appeals to litigators and laypeople who seek to enhance communication skills, increase influence and gain a deeper understanding of social psychology.

C | Dubes Honored With Distinguished Service Award

In early February at a dinner hosted by Cork Peterson, Iowa State ’66, at his club in Arizona, former Trustee and current Foundation Director of Advancement Jeff Newton, Miami ’77, (left) had the honor of presenting the General Fraternity’s distinguished service award to Mike Dubes, Iowa State ’66, given his longstanding support of Tau Sigma Chapter and years of service on Beta’s Foundation Board of Directors.

D | Sweetheart Honored by Naples Beta Alumni Association

For 10 years Lynne Nordhoff has volunteered for the Naples Alumni Association because of her husband, David Nordhoff, Cincinnati ’61, who served as president for years. Following his passing, however, she hasn’t missed a beat, continuing to support the brothers’ array of annual gatherings. For her dedication, Lynne was presented by President Skip Merriam, Colgate ’78, with the inaugural David C. Nordhoff Distinguished Service Award, as well as a beautiful new Sweetheart pin.

E | When Learning Turns Into Service

During the March 1 chapter meeting at Samford, Black Warrior Riverkeeper Executive Director Charles Scribner, Princeton ’05, (right) was invited by Chapter President Josh Berg, Samford ’26, (left) and Chapter Counselor John Gillespie, Auburn ’76, to speak to brothers about his Beta experience and nonprofit conservation work to protect Alabama’s waterways. With plans for collaboration, Scribner underscored how cultivation of the intellect can embolden mutual aid and assistance.

F | Going for Gold

An officer in the 10th Special Forces Group, Olympic hopeful Maj. Joseph Puntoriero, Knox ’13, competed for USA Track & Field Masters at the 2025 Masters Championships in Mexico City last November. Including 1,000 athletes but only four active service members, he medaled with a gold in the 4x100, a silver in the 4x400 and a bronze in the 200-meter, and a fourth place finish in the 100-meter.

alumni news

G | High Praise for EKU’s Hay

Nominated by his alma mater’s Greek Life Office, Michael Hay, Eastern Kentucky ’94, was honored in January with the 2026 Wilford A. Butler Award by the Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values during its 2,300-person conference in Indianapolis. The award recognizes Greek community volunteerism in a non-staff university or headquarters role.

H/I | Utah Betas Recognized

Gamma Beta Chapter came up big in the University of Utah’s annual alumni awards ceremony on February 26. Curtis Pierce, Utah ’17, received the Graduate of the Last Decade Award, and Helen and Jeff Cardon, Utah ’80, were recognized with the Honorary Alumna and Distinguished Alumnus Award, respectively.

J | Canada’s Birkett Honored

On March 5 at the Toronto chapter house, the General Fraternity’s Distinguished Service Award for local dedication was presented to singing enthusiast and Convention veteran John Birkett, Western Ontario ’71. Below, John joins members of the Beta Four at the Campanile during the 175th.

Seven Summits

Nate Douglas, Washington ’08, recently became the second known Beta — alongside John Beede, UNLV ’03 — to climb the highest peak on each continent.

“The Seven Summits isn’t just about standing on the highest peaks in the world,” he shared with magazine staff. “It’s about proving you can consistently show up, adapt and perform in the most extreme environments on the planet.” Less than 500 climbers have completed the feat first achieved in 1985.

“We’re in the development business and the winning business. Anything that gets in the way of those two things has to be confronted and eliminated.”

Photo: Cleveland Browns

CLEVELAND BROWNS

MASTERMIND

New Browns Head Coach Todd Monken, Knox ’89, Assumes the Mantle of Leadership in Cleveland

By Martin Cobb, Eastern Kentucky ’96 | Designed by Sarah Shepherd

When Todd Monken, Knox ’89, was introduced as head coach of the Cleveland Browns on January 28, it marked the arrival of a coach whose journey reflects both persistence and a deep understanding of football at every level of the game.

Now, the offensive mastermind faces one of the greatest challenges of his career.

Monken’s story begins not in the spotlight, but at Knox College in west-central Illinois. There, he played shortstop on the baseball team and as quarterback in football where he developed his competitive acumen, learning how to read defenses, manage games and lead teammates. Those early experiences under pressure would shape his reputation as one of football’s most quarterbackfriendly play callers.

His coaching path was anything but linear. Monken worked his way up the college ranks, steadily earning roles at eight Division I programs, including Eastern Michigan, Oklahoma State, LSU and Southern Mississippi, where he eventually became head coach. At each stop, he built a reputation for

tailoring offenses and developing quarterbacks capable of thriving in complex systems.

Monken’s success in college opened doors in the NFL, where he brought his aggressive philosophy to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As offensive coordinator, he helped reshape the Buccaneers’ attack into one of the league’s most dynamic passing offenses. Later, with the Baltimore Ravens, he again demonstrated his versatility, blending scheme with personnel to keep defenses off balance. In 2024, the Ravens were the NFL’s No. 1 ranked offense.

It was his return to the college game, however, that cemented his national standing. At the University of Georgia, Monken orchestrated one of the most efficient and balanced offenses in the country. His leadership played a pivotal role in back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022, as Georgia combined physical dominance with a modern passing attack that showcased his evolution as a master play caller.

Off the field, Monken’s leadership is grounded in values that extend

beyond football and certainly date back to his early days at Knox.

A sophomore transfer, he was welcomed into the Beta fold quickly — the hallmark characteristic of a chapter with decades of athletes calling the Beta house home. That sense of family — and an “all for one and one for all” culture — runs deep in Xi Chapter, not surprising given its 1855 founding. Recognized as the first fraternity on campus and, for that matter, in the whole state of Illinois, its brothers embody a mild Midwestern confidence, one steeped in reverence for tradition.

Of course, Monken is known for his candid, sometimes brash, no-nonsense approach to football, focusing on accountability, high-octane offense and a results-driven mindset. “We’re in the development business and the winning business,” he remarked during an April 8 media session. “Anything that gets in the way of those two things has to be confronted and eliminated.”

Now in Cleveland, he brings a rare blend of small-school roots, Power Five success and NFL experience. His rise is a testament to preparation, adaptability and good old fashioned Beta determination — qualities the Browns hope will return the franchise to sustained success. 

COACH MONKEN

BORN February 5, 1966

HOMETOWN Wheaton, Illinois

COLLEGE Knox College

Initiation February 26, 1987

ROLL NO. 1257

DEGREES Bachelor’s in Economics

Master’s in Ed. Leadership

COLLEGE HONORS

1987 & 1988 All-Midwest Conf. (Baseball)

1988 All-Midwest Conference; First-Team Quarterback

1988 D-III All-America Team; First-Team Quarterback

A BUSINESS LESSON

A 1978 alumni luncheon, a reluctant freshman and the lesson that made a career.

By

Bolen,

Dan

Kansas ’81 | Edited by Justin Warren, SMU ’10 | Designed by Mike Roupas, Iowa ’10

AS I WRITE THIS LETTER

from my bank today I can see the ever-present “Tulip Trees of Prairie Village” in full bloom. Today is 65 degrees and sunny, and they are stunning. The dominant Kansas winds will swiftly knock the blooms down in a matter of days. Still, their tulip-like petals strewn along Prairie Village’s sidewalks give the feeling of a wedding carpet across the community.

The tulip trees and past spring memories take me back to college. Specifically, one spring morning in 1978. I was enjoying a cup of coffee on the front porch of my fraternity house, trying to make sense of the 20% interest rates discussed in The Wall Street Journal.

An upperclassman by the name of Kent McCarthy, Kansas ’79, approached me and said, “Bolen, in Kansas City there is a Spring Beta Alumni Luncheon today, and you are going with me and will drive.”

McCarthy came to the University of Kansas from Chicago. He was one of those brilliant guys you knew was going to kill it postcollege. Specifically, McCarthy was the number-one-ranked accounting student. Before age 28, he became one of Goldman Sachs’ top producers. He eventually made possible the construction of a building on KU’s campus that today bears his name. It was like he was a 50-year-old CEO in a 22-year-old college student’s body. I was generally always afraid of McCarthy.

“Never be afraid to sit down with someone important.”

He also had a wicked sense of humor and was tough as nails. For reasons I never understood, he took a particular interest in me, “Pledge Bolen,” which had both its good and bad points. I think McCarthy would have been happy if I had been a new member for just a few, if not several, more months.

I thought I could get out of taking him to this alumni function — which sounded horrific — with the perfect excuse: my macroeconomics class at 11:00 a.m.

As I offered my excuse, McCarthy said, “Bolen, do you want to sit in class and listen to some socialist, Marxist econ professor — or do you want to meet some business

guys who have made something of themselves? The business world is bigger than any KU classroom. Come with me and you just might learn something important.” We were off, and I was driving.

When we arrived, McCarthy walked me into a room full of very confident men, all in business suits. He pointed out the managing partners of several “Big 8” accounting firms, big law firm managing partners, CEOs, presidents and chairmen of a variety of companies and industries. I knew no one, and I realized my prized brown Irish tweed suit from high school was not going to cut it in the business world.

“Don’t be intimidated.”

McCarthy pointed out an elegantly dressed “big guy” with silver-gray hair. There was an open seat by him at an otherwise full table. McCarthy told me to go sit down next to him. What was I to do?

I sat down at the table where this towering figure was holding court. The looks toward me from my new middle-aged tablemates ranged between bemused and horrified. Somehow, I knew McCarthy had once again put me in an awkward situation to “toughen me up.”

I tried to keep my head down and say nothing. It did not take long before the man, in a deep voice, turned and asked me to tell him all about myself. I noted he did not introduce himself and seemed to think I should know who he was.

I explained I was a newly initiated freshman studying economics at KU with plans of attending law school. With the mention of KU, his lips curled down. They curled even further when I mentioned law school. “Law school!” he bellowed. “Why don’t you pick an honest profession — like banking. You’ll go crazy trying to make a living off billable hours.”

At this point, everyone at the table was clearly biting their lips trying not to laugh at my discomfort. I assumed the “big guy” would dismiss me as irrelevant, and I could go back to pretending to be invisible.

Instead, he asked me where I was from. I meekly said, “Salina, Kansas.” For the first time, he broke into a big smile.

“Salina!” he roared. “My favorite restaurant is the Brookville Hotel near Salina! I just love their fried chicken. Stop there every time I drive to and from the Broadmoor!” When I told him I grew up on the Brookville Hotel’s fried chicken and believed it to be the best in the world, he slapped my back and treated me as a longlost epicurean friend. He again asked me my name and then repeated it to himself.

I could see all the other tablemates in suits, befuddled that I had somehow positively amused the man and then engaged him on civil terms. (I kind of think they were disappointed not to see a complete meltdown.)

Following the lunch, the “big man,” in a voice sounding like it should ring from the halls of the U.S. Senate, stated, “Remember, young Mr. Bolen, to pick an honest profession for yourself, like banking!” He then slipped me the Fraternity’s secret handshake, which fortunately I had just learned three weeks prior.

As I drove McCarthy back to Lawrence, he asked me with a devilish smile if I had learned anything about business at the alumni luncheon. I asked him, “Just who in the hell was that guy, and why did you make me sit next to him?”

McCarthy, trying not to laugh, said that was Mr. Crosby Kemper, Missouri ’50, chairman of United Missouri Bank and one of the most influential bankers in the Midwest.

McCarthy noted that Mr. Kemper came every year and that, although Mr. Bud Wells, Missouri ’50, his bank’s vice chairman and Mizzou pledge brother, sat on his left, no one ever sat on Mr. Kemper’s right because everyone in Kansas City was at least half afraid of him — he could be intimidating. McCarthy said he thought it would be good for my ego to get taken down a notch sitting next to Mr. Kemper.

I groaned and mumbled to McCarthy, “Kemper — you mean like the brand-new Kansas City convention and basketball center?” McCarthy then went on to explain there were actually two Kemper bankers in town: Mr. James Kemper Jr., Yale ’43, and Mr. Crosby Kemper Jr. Both were the respective sons of James Kemper Sr. of Commerce Bank and Rufus Crosby Kemper Sr. of United Missouri Bank. In short, legendary Kansas City banking families.

As we pulled up to the chapter house, McCarthy said with satisfaction, “The good news, Bolen, is if you can blindly go up and sit down next to Crosby Kemper and handle his questions, you will never be intimidated by any job interview, loan committee meeting, legal deposition or appearance before a judge.” I did not have the nerve to ask McCarthy what a loan committee or legal deposition were. (I did, however, know all about appearing before a judge, from my high school days.) I just smiled and thanked McCarthy for dragging me along.

Looking back some 40-plus years, McCarthy was right. He always was.

The more I thought about that spring day, the more I realized McCarthy had given me some incredible business lessons: never be afraid to sit down with someone important; don’t be intimidated; and try to find common ground with something interesting to him or her.

In the end, Mr. Kemper was right. I could not handle making a living from billable hours. Surprisingly, it was his Beta cousin Mr. James Kemper who gave me a chance in “the honest profession of banking.”

As I look from my bank office at the beautiful blooming “Tulip Trees of Prairie Village,” I take solace in their beauty and in the wisdom of business elders. 

“Try to find common ground with something interesting to him or her.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dan Bolen, Kansas ’81, is president, CEO and chairman of the Bank of Prairie Village in Kansas. This editorial was adapted from a letter he wrote to his bank’s community in spring 2025, passed along to the Fraternity by Larry Dean, Wichita State ’65.

MAY- ZE

AND BLUE

Head Coach Dusty May, Indiana ’00

Leads Michigan to National Championship

On Monday night, April 6, 2026, beneath the bright lights of Indianapolis — just a short drive from where his basketball journey began — Dusty May, Indiana ’00, stood on a ladder, scissors in hand, cutting down the net. The Michigan Wolverines had just defeated UConn’s Huskies to win the national championship, completing one of the quickest turnarounds in college basketball history.

For Brother May, it wasn’t just a victory, it was a full-circle moment decades in the making.

BY MARTIN COBB

Designed by Sarah Shepherd

Eastern Kentucky ’96

Photo: Getty Images/Michael Reaves

A BROOM AND BOBBY KNIGHT

Long before he was drawing up plays on the national stage, Dusty May was sweeping floors. A student manager at Indiana University from 1996 to 2000, he served in the shadows of legendary, championship-winning Head Coach Bobby Knight. From hauling equipment, breaking down film and cleaning locker rooms, May did it all. As he has often described those formative years, they were a masterclass in discipline, preparation and accountability.

Indeed, Knight’s influence ran deep. His attention to detail, his insistence on fundamentals, his expectation that nothing — absolutely nothing — was beneath you.

scouting report

Birthday December 30, 1976

Born Terre Haute, Ind.

Hometown Bloomfield, Ind.

College Indiana University

Initiation February 24, 1997

beta Roll No. 2369, Pi Chapter

Coaching ladder

2005–06 Eastern Michigan

2006–07 Murray State

2007–09 UAB

2009–15 Louisiana Tech

2015–18 Florida

(2018 – Elite Eight)

2018–24 Florida Atlantic (2023 – Final Four)

2024– Michigan (2025 – Sweet Sixteen) (2026 – Champions)

highlights

2022–23 CUSA Coach of the Year

2025–26 Big Ten Coach of the Year

2025–26 Henry Iba National Coach of the Year

And May absorbed it all. But he added something else: humility.

BROTHERHOOD

While at Indiana, May joined the Pi Chapter of Beta Theta Pi, IU’s first fraternity and one of Beta’s oldest and most storied chapters. He enjoyed a boisterous camaraderie in Bloomington that, when coupled with his courtside and locker room experiences, has heavily influenced his coaching ethos to this day.

Not surprisingly, players for May have often described his programs as brotherhoods — teams that value accountability, connection and trust. Values reinforced at the Beta house.

PAYING HIS DUES

While most are familiar with May’s recent success, his rise has been anything but meteoric. Methodical is more like it. After graduating, he took a video and administrative role at the University of Southern California from 2000-2002 and then returned to Indiana in a support role for the next three years.

As any good coach can attest, the assistant coaching circuit is a grind. But May embraced it. From Eastern Michigan, Murray State and UAB, to Louisiana Tech and Florida, across 13 seasons, he helped compile a 274–166 record, contributing to conference titles, NCAA Tournament runs and an Elite Eight appearance with Florida. It was an absolute test of patience.

For nearly two decades, he studied the game from every angle — recruiting, player development, scouting, analytics and culture-building. He learned from multiple systems and coaching philosophies, but he always filtered them through the lessons first instilled by Knight.

Still, nothing was guaranteed.

SOMETHING FROM NOTHING

At one point, May shared with national sports talk show host Zach Gelb that his “dream job” wasn’t Michigan or even a major college program, for that matter. He could have been incredibly fulfilled with a good high school job in southern Indiana.

Left: Pi Chapter’s 1997-98 composite, including Brother May.

Coach May huddles with star Yaxel Lendeborg in the 2026 Big Ten Tournament semi-final against Wisconsin.

L to R: Indiana men’s basketball student managers Kyle Bailey, Matt Babrick and Dusty May at the 1998 NCAA Tournament.

Photo: Matt Babrick

Right:

Photo: Luke Welsh/Alamy

MARCHING ALONG

ENROLLS AT IU; STUDENT MANAGER FOR BOBBY KNIGHT

2000 GRADUATES; BEGINS ASST. COACH CLIMB

2018 NAMED FAU HEAD COACH

2023 FINAL FOUR; CUSA CHAMPS

2024 NAMED MICHIGAN HEAD COACH

2025 SWEET SIXTEEN; BIG TEN CHAMPS

2026 NATIONAL CHAMPION; BIG TEN CHAMPS

May, Indiana ’00, and his family are introduced at the Junge Family Champions Center in Ann Arbor on March 26, 2024.

That perspective never left him, but in 2018, thanks to his work ethic and reputation as a humble, team player, May finally got his shot.

After three years as an assistant at Florida, he was lured away and hired as the head coach at Florida Atlantic University, a program with limited history and modest expectations. What followed was transformational.

Over six seasons, May built FAU into a national story. His teams played fast, shared the ball, defended relentlessly and, most importantly, believed. The breakthrough came in 2023, when FAU made a stunning run to the Final Four, winning a program-record 35 games.

May had done the impossible: he turned a midmajor into a national contender. And suddenly, the rest of the country took notice.

A RENAISSANCE

In 2024, May was named head coach at Michigan, replacing alum Juwan Howard. On the heels of finishing 8-24 — dead last in the Big Ten — the program was struggling.

What happened next was remarkable. In his first season, May led Michigan to the Big Ten Tournament title and to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament.

By year two, the Wolverines built on their taste of success: disciplined, connected and fearless. They played like a reflection of their coach.

FRATERNITY ALUMNI TURNED NCAA COACHING CHAMPIONS

YEAR(S) WON COACH FRATERNITY SCHOOL 1940, 1953 Branch McCrackenKappa SigmaIndiana 1942 Everett Dean Alpha Tau Omega Stanford 1945, 1946Hank Iba Lambda Chi Alpha Oklahoma State 1948, ’49, ’51, ’58Adolph RuppDelta Sigma PiKentucky 1952 “Phog” Allen Phi Kappa PsiKansas 1955,1956Phil WoolpertAlpha Delta Gamma San Francisco 1961,1962Ed Jucker Alpha Tau Omega Cincinnati 1964, ’65, ’67-73, ’75 John WoodenBeta Theta PiUCLA 1978 Joe B. Hall Alpha Tau Omega Kentucky

YEAR(S) WON COACH FRATERNITY SCHOOL 1982, 1993 Dean SmithPhi Gamma Delta North Carolina 1985 Rollie MassiminoKappa SigmaVillanova 1995 Jim HarrickTau Kappa EpsilonUCLA 1996 Rick Pitino Lambda Chi Alpha Kentucky 2002 Gary Williams Phi Delta Theta Maryland 2013 Rick Pitino Lambda Chi Alpha Louisville 2016, 2018Jay WrightSigma ChiVillanova 2021 Scott Drew Delta Tau Delta Baylor 2026 Dusty MayBeta Theta PiMichigan

Dusty Anna Charlie Jack Eli

Middle Son Youngest Son Oldest Son

Dusty

Photo: Detroit Press

THE CHAMPIONSHIP RUN

The 2026 NCAA Tournament became May’s masterpiece. Game after game, the men executed with precision. They defended with grit, they trusted each other and in the championship game against a powerhouse Connecticut program, they delivered.

A 69–63 victory. A national title.

For May, it wasn’t just validation, it was culmination. From sweeping floors in Bloomington to cutting nets in Indianapolis, the journey had come full circle.

Notably, he becomes just the 18th coach to take multiple teams to the Final Four. Alongside Kentucky’s Tubby Smith in 1998, UNC’s Roy Williams in 2005, and UConn’s Kevin Ollie in 2014, he is just the fourth coach to win the NCAA Tournament within two years of taking over a program.

PHILOSOPHY: WORK, NOT HYPE

Ask those closest to him in the coaching universe and they’ll tell you he is relentlessly consistent. He believes in preparation over talent, culture over ego and development over shortcuts.

Yes, his practices are demanding, but his expectations are clear and his players trust him because they know he’s lived every step of the journey himself.

He was never a star player, but he didn’t skip steps. He earned everything.

BEYOND THE WHISTLE

Those who know Brother May confirm his Hoosier humility, one of incredibly deep grounding. Marrying his childhood sweetheart, Anna, whom he met in first grade and describes as his “rock,” together they have three sons: Jack, Charlie and Eli. Jack played at Florida; Charlie is a Michigan walk-on; and Eli is a team manager.

Away from the court, he is known for genuineness, his love of relationships and his appreciation for the journey itself. He has often emphasized that coaching is less about X’s and O’s and more about people.

A belief that shows in his teams.

LEGACY IN THE MAKING

At just 49 years old, Dusty May has achieved what many coaches spend a lifetime chasing, but his story resonates for a different reason. In an era of instant gratification, he represents a rare reminder that greatness is often built slowly, quietly and deliberately.

It’s not about overnight success. It’s about persistence. It’s about showing up — day after day — for years, even when no one is watching.

It’s about believing that sweeping floors can one day lead to cutting down nets. 

Brother May celebrates after winning the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.

Photo: Thomas J. Russo/Alamy

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and polishedrefining men of principle

Spring Forward

Your grandmother had a system. Every spring, windows open, rugs out, closets emptied. She was onto something. Here's a modern take on an old ritual.

THE CLOSET

Try the One-Year Rule

If you haven't worn it in a year, you won't. Sentimental exceptions are fine; "I might need it someday" almost never is. Donate what's in good shape, toss what isn't.

Audit the Basics

Check the stuff you actually wear. White tees going gray, dress socks with thinning heels, undershirts stretched at the collar. These are the items that quietly dull your luster. Replace them.

Rotate the Seasons

Pack away sweaters, flannels and heavy coats in a breathable bin, not a plastic bag. Cedar blocks beat mothballs. Bring forward your warm-weather rotation so it's had a moment to breathe before you need it.

THE SPACE

Go Room by Room

A whole-home purge is how projects die. Pick one room, finish it, move on. Kitchen junk drawer one weekend, bathroom cabinet the next.

Check Expiration Dates

Spices lose potency after a year. Sunscreen expires. Over-thecounter medication goes bad. That bottle of cologne you got in high school has probably turned. Toss, don't gift.

Handle the Paper

Shred old statements, expired warranties and tax documents older than seven years. You can scan anything worth keeping; otherwise, a clear desk is a clear head.

THE REST

Unsubscribe

Your inbox is like a closet too. Spend 20 minutes unsubscribing from retailers, newsletters and promotional emails you never open. You'll feel the difference within a week.

Run a Subscription Audit

Pull up your credit card statement and scan for recurring charges. The average man pays for at least one streaming service, app or membership he forgot he had. Cancel it and stash away the savings. Every penny counts!

Refresh One Habit

Pick a single routine that's gone stale — maybe it’s your morning, your workout, your Sunday — and change one thing about it. Small resets compound.

Stegner Hall at Whitman Named for Idaho Supreme Court Justice Whitman College enthusiasts gathered on November 13, 2025, for the dedication of Stegner Hall, an apartment-style facility in the new junior-senior residential village that honors former Idaho Supreme Court Justice John Stegner, Whitman ’77, and his Beta Sweetheart Laurie. The new home for 210 students celebrates a distinguished legal career, as well as that of an award-winning educator — two lives rooted in scholarship and community.

Born and raised in Idaho, Stegner found his academic footing in Walla Walla, Washington, which set him on a path of inspiring success. While a proud collegiate member of Gamma Zeta Chapter, he was elected student body president and played varsity soccer. After completing his undergraduate studies, John earned his law degree at the University of Idaho and quickly established himself as a thoughtful and principled attorney. That reputation led to 20 years as a district judge, culminating in his 2018 appointment to the Idaho Supreme Court, where he served with distinction. Stegner retired from the bench in 2023 and in February announced his run for governor of Idaho. He boasts two biological Beta brothers from Idaho and a Beta cousin from Washington State.

John Stegner, Whitman ’77, was appointed to Idaho’s Supreme Court in 2018. Laurie Stegner was named Teacher of the Year by the Pullman, Washington, school district in 2011.

Photo: Whitman College/Patrick Record

worldwide tributes

$22,529,547

CAMPAIGN UPDATE $22.5 MILLION AND COUNTING

The Build the Bridge Campaign is already changing lives and closing in on its goal.

by Justin Warren, SMU ’10 | designed by Sarah Shepherd

The bridge builder doesn’t stop to admire the chasm he’s crossed; rather, he turns around and builds for the next traveler. That quiet instinct to pave the way for those who follow — a sentiment any Beta knows well — is what brought the Build the Bridge Campaign to life.

Publicly launched by the Beta Foundation in summer 2024, the $25.2 million effort set out to address three urgent questions facing the Fraternity: How can the Beta experience be made more affordable and accessible? How can brothers stay connected for life? And how can the programs that have earned Beta the “Leadership Fraternity” moniker remain fully funded?

Now at nearly 90% of its goal, the campaign has raised $22,529,547 to date through gifts and pledges to the Beta Leadership Fund, broader campaign commitments and estate gifts representing the long-term generosity of brothers who believe in this work. The young men crossing that bridge are already feeling the difference.

CAMPAIGN GOALS

GOAL: Make the Beta experience affordable and accessible

REQUIRED INVESTMENT: $13 million

Launch programs offering new member affordability scholarships; offer educational grants for chapters struggling to send members to leadership development programs; increase need-based scholarships to retain brothers and assist in times of hardship

GOAL: Ensure brothers are brothers for life

REQUIRED INVESTMENT: $5.8 million

Create programming for graduating seniors and young alumni; launch a professional mentoring program connecting collegians to alumni members; invest in a digital network platform for all brothers; enhance programs and support to alumni associations

GOAL: Fund existing programs via the Beta Leadership Fund

REQUIRED INVESTMENT: $6.4 million

Continue investing in the Beta Leadership Fund, which has been critical to the Fraternity’s efforts to educate, train and propel today’s Betas as leaders in our ever-changing communities

CAMPAIGN PROGRESS

Making the Beta experience affordable is central to the campaign’s mission, and that commitment has already translated into real dollars for real brothers. During the 2025–26 academic year alone, the Beta Foundation awarded 235 scholarships totaling $91,573 across three programs designed to meet brothers where they are.

Progress against other campaign goals continues as well. Investment in the Beta Leadership Fund remains on track with more than $1.2 million being committed annually to support programs like the Presidents Academy, Keystone and the Wooden Institute, ensuring every chapter can send men to the experiences that build leaders.

The campaign has also renewed the Fraternity’s focus on what happens after graduation. New alumni associations are taking root across the country, regional events have brought brothers together from Louisville to New York City, and the Beta Network, launching later this year, will give every brother a dedicated platform to stay connected and find mentorship long after commencement.

“Because of you, we’ve raised $22.5 million toward our $25.2 million goal, and the impact is already real. We’re building a bridge for this generation of young Betas, and for the future Beta who hasn’t even heard our name yet.”

— Mike Feinstein, MIT ’82; Campaign Co-Chairman

JAKE BORDERS, MIAMI ’26

“I joined Beta as soon as I got to Miami and never looked back. I served as philanthropy chairman, helped build the Beta Bowl and sat on our Kai Committee to uphold our standards and values. But I was financially struggling, and without support from the Build the Bridge Campaign I wouldn’t have been able to stay an active member all four years.

That support made all the difference. I’m graduating this year with two degrees — a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in business analytics — and I’m ready to make an impact. I can’t thank you enough.”

MOMENTUM IS HIGH, BUT WE STILL NEED YOU.

Visit beta.org/buildthebridge to make a gift now or stay tuned for more opportunities to participate in the Campaign this fall.

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reports your alma mater

Tech Tutors

Every Friday, Chapman Betas sit down with someone at the Orange Senior Center in California who needs help with a phone, tablet or laptop. Eight years ago, Jacob Pace ’20, started the effort and the men have showed up ever since. What they show up for, however, has quietly evolved.

The sessions still cover email, medical portals, grocery apps, whatever is needed. But Lyle Diaz ’26, who helps coordinate the effort today, says that stopped being the point a while ago. Last year a senior couple invited him to their home to set up a computer, made him dinner and sent him back to campus with food for his roommates.

“They really do fill that emptiness when you start to miss home,” Diaz said. Orange resident Lelita Oliveros feels the support and companionship from the other side. “They’re very helpful, very patient, and respectful,” she said. “I always depend on them if I have questions.”

Each week, Chapman Betas sit down with local seniors to help with technology. Eight years in, it’s become more than that.

2025-26 All-Beta Chapter performance average

Each chapter’s individual performance is listed in its chapter report and matches this key’s color coding:

3.34

NR = Campus or chapter did not report as of 5/19/26

NA = Chapter re/established within last three years

* = Chapter only reported GPA for one term

The all-chapter GPA represents 80% of chapters that reported grades for at least one term as of 5/19/26.

Alabama

ΔΘ | Tuscaloosa, Ala. | Est. 1965

President Luke Wagers ’27 luke8wagers@icloud.com

3.18* | 3.26 4 | 5 62/187 | 57/164 9 | 10

This term our chapter had many significant highlights. The executive team completed Tuscaloosa Gauntlet — a 5-mile, 25-obstacle course to support veterans with PTSD. We hosted a joint crawfish boil for philanthropy involving major fraternity houses on campus. Additionally, the chapter’s new member GPA increased 25% year-over-year.

Appalachian State

ΘΙ | Boone, N.C. | Est. 2025 President Jake Albright ’27 albrightjw@appstate.edu

2.69 | 3.03 6 | 9 12/34 | 26/45 7 | 7

This semester, we have leaned into what makes the Beta Theta Pi brotherhood so strong. We have been working diligently to develop further the brotherhood we all hold so dear by leaning into our core values and what makes a good Beta chapter. Additionally, we have been working hard to continue getting connected with our local community.

Arizona

ΔΒ | Tucson, Ariz. | Est. 1959

President Travis Clemens ’28 tjclemens2@gmail.com

3.41* | 3.19 8 | NA 14/23 | NA/NA 5 | NA

This term, our chapter strengthened brotherhood through consistent programming and a focus on accountability. We hosted successful events benefiting local organizations, improved alumni engagement and networking, and advanced housing safety initiatives. Our leadership transition also set a clear, ambitious vision for sustained chapter growth.

Reported alongside a quantitative 2025-26 chapter performance review of academics, leadership education, recruitment and advisor support, all 138 chapters reflect on highlights from this academic year.

Arkansas

ΗΜ | Fayetteville, Ark. | Est. 2016 President Aiden Perry ’27 aidenperryofficial@gmail.com

3.38 | 3.14 12 | 9 90/278 | 79/237 9 | 9

In the past year, Eta Mu has continued to strive toward academic excellence and developing men of principle. From successful recruitment, brotherhood, social and philanthropic events, our members are more involved than ever. We are currently focused on building a strong alumni network and securing long-term permanent housing.

Auburn

ΔΖ | Auburn, Ala. | Est. 1964 President Matthew Zelenka ’28 zelenmat24@gmail.com

3.38 | 3.24 5 | NA 41/84 | NA/NA 9 | NA

Over the past year, the Delta Zeta Chapter has built on the momentum from our incredibly successful reestablishment. Our brotherhood has grown to 85 brothers in under two years, with a long list of accolades to accompany this growth. We won our first intramural championship while ranking fourth of 27 fraternities in GPA.

Baylor

ΔΨ | Waco, Texas | Est. 1980 President Jack Pearson ’28 jcpearson712@gmail.com 3.38 | 3.40 6

Our chapter remained engaged on campus and in the Waco community. We participated in Steppin’ Out — Baylor’s community service event — and competed in Sing alongside Kappa Chi Alpha. We partnered with American Campus Communities to support our intramural teams and hosted a philanthropy event in April supporting Mentor Waco.

Bethany

Ψ | Bethany, W.Va. | Est. 1860

President Lincoln Pablo ’28 lincoln.pablo@bethanywv.edu NR | NR 5 | 6 21/42 | 16/41 8 | 8

Our chapter had a strong term, highlighted by receiving awards for Best Senior Class and Best Philanthropy Event for our fall program, Wing Fest. This event brought the chapter together and reflected our commitment to service, involvement and creating meaningful events that made a positive impact on campus.

Boise

State

ΘΛ | Boise, Idaho | Est. 2026

President Jack Bredeson ’28 jbb101105@gmail.com

3.24 | 3.13 13 | 7 12/61 | 26/50 8 | 7

The brothers of the Theta Lambda Chapter were ecstatic to charter at Convention last summer! We have made big strides toward improving our philanthropic service, raising money for the Women and Children’s Alliance. We were proud of our Installation Ceremony on April 19 and were excited to see many other Betas there.

British Columbia

ΓΟ | Vancouver, B.C. | Est. 1936

President Jamie Hylands ’28 jamie@thehylands.ca

3.20* | NR 6 | 5 28/44

The Gamma Omicron Chapter had a very strong philanthropy semester. We raised over $32,000 in our annual Drop the Puck for Mental Health Fundraiser and beat Phi Delta Theta 9-3 in a thrilling game of hockey. The gentlemen capped the year with a great formal and are excited to get back into fall recruitment.

Butler

ΑΨ | Indianapolis, Ind. | Est. 1878

President Trent Winter ’28 28trenton.w@gmail.com

3.25 | 3.44 4 | 8 6/32 | 13/43

Despite being a smaller organization, the Alpha Psi Chapter has made many efforts during recruitment and continues to grow with new members each semester. With the many events we’ve participated in and connections made in the past year, our chapter has risen in recognition and is in the midst of making our mark on campus at Butler.

Cal Poly

ΕΔ | San Luis Obispo, Calif. | Est. 1986

President Zach Quattrocchi ’27 zachquattrocchi@gmail.com

3.31 | 3.07 9 | 11 40/148 | 43/124 8 | 7

The Epsilon Delta Chapter had a tremendous year. Our chapter house has undergone rapid developments: turf installation, a new parking lot and additional housing units. On top of housing efforts, the chapter has staged its first annual Battle of the Bands, which was a massive success.

Carleton

ΕΥ | Ottawa, Ont. | Est. 1991

President Samuel Meneses Van Gaal ’28 samuellmen095@gmail.com

NR | NR 6 | 8 7/22 | 10/22 7 | 8

This past semester we have managed to keep up our strong brotherhood and made sure we are present within our community. We’re working toward building an even closer bond with fellow Canadian chapters. With a fairly new team on our executive board, we’re all hopeful for this next semester.

Case Western Reserve

ΛΚ-Β | Cleveland, Ohio | Est. 1979

President Patrick Cadigan ’28 patrickcadigan0@gmail.com

3.46 | 3.50 8 | 10 15/42 | 12/29 9 | 10

For the second year in a row we initiated 15 new brothers, growing us to the largest size in recent memory. Our name continued to be recognized through efforts like our Beta Late Night philanthropy and serenades. Chapter President Patrick Cadigan ’28, and outgoing IFC President Nafeh Ahsan ’26, took home the top two individual IFC awards.

Each chapter’s individual performance is listed in its chapter report and matches this key’s color coding:

Central Florida

ΖΨ | Orlando, Fla. | Est. 2004

President Lucas Butler ’27 butler1045@gmail.com

3.18 | NR 8 | NA 19/52 | NA/NA 7 | NA

The Zeta Psi Chapter has had a very successful spring semester. We initiated the most new members in a spring term in several years. We were also able to secure a housing location to further pursue our brotherhood and core values as a chapter.

Central Michigan

ΕΓ | Mount Pleasant, Mich. | Est. 1985

President Dante Williams ’27 dmw72204@gmail.com

NR | NR 6 | 9 22/53 | 24/64 8 | 5

In the beginning of April 2026, the Epsilon Gamma Chapter raised $9,446 for one of our brother’s mother’s pancreatic cancer treatments. This was our most successful philanthropy week we have had in a long time. It meant a lot to the chapter to come together and show what true brotherhood looks like.

Centre

Ε | Danville, Ky. | Est. 1848

President Nate Hall ’27 hallnathan4545@gmail.com

3.51 | 3.15 10 | 7 22/66 | 19/52 12 | 16

Epsilon had a successful recruitment season, ending with Initiation at the Hall of Chapters in Oxford. Our brothers have been consistent in winning the Yerkes Cup for top fraternity GPA 11 out of the past 14 years, including the last nine years in a row. We’ve also been successful in intramurals, winning our first playoff basketball game since refounding!

Chapman

ΗΘ | Orange, Calif. | Est. 2015

President Selden Pickens ’27 seldenpickens@gmail.com

NR | NR 5 | 8 32/81 | 39/93 1 | 9

Our chapter hosted a successful philanthropy week this spring, raising funds for the community. We continued our eight-year tradition of weekly tech tutoring at the Orange Senior Center. In individual achievements, Magnus Burgess ’28, won Dancing With the Chi’s and Max Wiseman ’27, was elected Student Government Association president.

Chico State

ΕΙ | Chico, Calif. | Est. 1987

President Oscar Bloom ’27 otbmoraga@gmail.com

NR | NR 5 | NA 39/28 | NA/NA 5 | NA

From August to May, our chapter made a powerful return to campus, growing to 39 brothers as we’ve reestablished on campus. In our first year back we raised $800 for Cal Fire, sponsored a Vitalant blood drive, won a sorority sweetheart title, competed in intramural sports and strengthened our campus presence.

Cincinnati

ΒΝ | Cincinnati, Ohio | Est. 1840

President Will Genovese ’27 wgenovese27@gmail.com

2.95 | 3.00 7 | 7 70/151 | 49/134 6 | 6

Beta Nu had an exceptional term, receiving the Knox and Sisson Awards alongside local Chapter Leadership, Scholarly Initiative, Belonging & Mattering and Career Readiness awards. We were finalists for Chapter of the Year, won two intramural championships and raised $15,000 for Save A Child’s Heart.

Clemson

ΔΝ | Clemson, S.C. | Est. 1970

President William Dixon ’28 williamdixon749@gmail.com

3.40 | 3.26 4 | 6 30/106 | 29/112 3 | 3

The brothers are happy to report a successful term. Our largest accomplishment was our very successful philanthropy week, benefiting the B+ Foundation. Events included a pickleball tournament, seafood boil and alumni golf tournament, all of which strengthened alumni relations and increased community engagement while raising funds.

Colgate

ΒΘ | Hamilton, N.Y. | Est. 1880

President Harry Rosberger ’27 harryrosberger@gmail.com

3.54 | NR 0 | 3 21/57 | 20/53 8 | 8

The Beta Theta Chapter proudly initiated 20 bright new members this past fall, marking a key milestone in our growth on campus. We expanded our philanthropic impact, hosting the largest blood drive at Colgate and introducing two new annual events. Alongside ongoing house renovations, our chapter’s trajectory remains strong and promising!

beta stars | florida state

The One and Only | Each year, Florida State selects one outstanding freshman for its President’s Award, recognizing service to the university and promise as a future leader. Christopher Inguanzo, Florida State ’29, pulled ahead of his thousands of peers to become this year’s sole recipient. Inguanzo was recognized for his work with the Freshman Leadership Institute, student government’s Freshman Class Council and his role in campus community-building.

Colorado

ΒΤ | Boulder, Colo. | Est. 1900

President Cameron Gulrajani ’28 camgul@live.com

3.34 | 3.57 7 | 7 7/26 | 14/31 5 | 7

The CU Boulder chapter won the CUIFC Philanthropy Award for outstanding service at the annual Fraternity/Sorority Life Awards Dinner. Events such as Beta Bark, where we partner with the South Platte Humane Society, and volunteering at NMDP helped the chapter take home the award. Looking forward to more volunteering ahead!

Colorado Mines

ΒΦ | Golden, Colo. | Est. 1908

President Caleb Weldon ’27 crweldon117@gmail.com

NR | NR 6 | 5 30/98 | 29/79 5 | 7

It has been a busy academic year for the Beta Phi Chapter. In October, we hosted our first annual alumni golf tournament. We have also raised over $2,700 for Men Against Violence, our local philanthropy partner in the past year. Finally, we took home the intramural championships in both flag football and 3-on-3 basketball.

Colorado State

ΕΚ | Fort Collins, Colo. | Est. 1988

President Tyler Gerhardt ’28 tyler_gerhardt@icloud.com

3.27 | 3.04 6 | 6 15/22 | 11/14 8 | 8

This past year was a strong one for the Epsilon Kappa Chapter, highlighted by our brotherhood retreat to Breckenridge and a highly successful alumni tailgate in the fall. We also saw increased engagement from our advisors, strengthening our chapter support. We are proud of their continued involvement and commitment.

Connecticut

ΖΧ | Storrs, Conn. | Est. 2004

President Alexander Martinez ’27 maralexander10@gmail.com

3.20 | NR 10 | 3 34/100 | 30/58 3 | 3

We won the LUG intramural ice hockey championship, raised over $27,000 for HuskyTHON in March, participated in roadside clean-ups and celebrated Brother Kieran Haug ’26, winning the Tour of the Gila bicycle stage race. These accomplishments reflect our commitment to philanthropy, community service, achievement and brotherhood.

Cornell

ΒΔ | Ithaca, N.Y. | Est. 1879

President Desmond Carson ’28 desmond.j.carson@gmail.com

3.52 | 3.49 6

Over the past two semesters, the chapter has grown exponentially and has reestablished itself as a unique and well-loved fraternity on campus. Our brothers volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Cornell Gift of Life, as well as supported student art organizations and hosted our biannual live music night in February.

Creighton

ΗΙ | Omaha, Neb. | Est. 2015

President Will Simon ’27 williamsimon1623@gmail.com

3.56 | 3.20 6 | 10 48/133 | 35/100 3 |

The chapter had an incredible term filled with both service and success. Over fall break, brothers traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, to build a home through Habitat for Humanity, making a meaningful impact on the community. We also brought great energy to campus by winning the annual LipSync competition, showcasing our brotherhood and spirit.

Delaware

ΘΑ | Newark, Del. | Est. 2021

President Pablo Charriez ’28 pcharriez101@gmail.com

3.32* | 3.23 6 | 7 29/61 | 20/65 9 | 9

This past spring, we were proud to recruit the largest class in all of Greek Life here at UD. We also raised a record $16,000 for the B+ Foundation supporting families struggling with childhood cancer. Finally, we were proud to hoist the Delaware IFC Greek Games trophy after a hard-fought day of competition.

Denison

ΑΗ | Granville, Ohio | Est. 1868

President Connor O’Neill ’27 connor.j.oneill@comcast.net

3.36* | 3.35 6 | 6 16/57 | 16/36

Last fall we hosted our most successful philanthropy event, Rockin’ Around the Baskets, raising money to support youth and adults living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Brothers were super excited for the annual cabin weekend in April. The chapter has also loved being able to cheer on our varsity athletes in their competitions.

Denver

ΑΖ | Denver, Colo. | Est. 1889 President Adrian Cerezo Lizarribar ’27 adrian.cerezolizarribar@du.edu

3.37* | 3.34 7 | 5 41/132 | 44/103 6 | 8

The Alpha Zeta Chapter helped contribute $24,249 toward the Colorado Special Olympics annual fundraising event, earning an award for being the top overall fundraiser. The brothers’ efforts around campus to get others involved for the Special Olympics resulted in additional fundraising totaling nearly $50,000.

Go Getter

Adrian Stancil-Martin, Lawrence ’28, hates a Saturday with nothing to do, and it shows. He arrived on campus as a first-year student last fall, quickly signing up for Model UN, the judicial board and student government, then was elected Gamma Pi Chapter president. But that wasn’t enough for this government and philosophy double major. Now, he also serves as an elected member of Appleton’s Common Council, filling an open seat vacated by an alderperson who had won a place in the state senate. “I can’t balance my responsibilities without having the support of my exec board,” Stancil-Martin said. “I’ve been diligent about designating tasks and we have excellent streams of communication.”

DePauw

Δ | Greencastle, Ind. | Est. 1845

President Stuart Tournier ’27 stuart.tournier@gmail.com

3.30 | 3.24 6 | 7 17/39 | 16/55 3 | 1

Our chapter was represented at the regional cross country championships and the D-III football postseason tournament in the fall, and had men set records in their respective athletic programs. Off the field, we had men being accepted into graduate programs, prestigious jobs and internships, and hosted successful philanthropy events in April.

East Carolina

ΕΑ | Greenville, N.C. | Est. 1983

President Aidan Finn ’28 apfinn06@gmail.com

NR | NR 5 | 7 20/60 | 20/50 9 | 11

One major accomplishment we have made is raising money for a fellow student who had to drop out of school to work two jobs and care for her father, who was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a life-altering brain cancer. We decided to do a dunk tank to raise money for the cause, and raised around $700.

Eastern Kentucky

ΔΞ | Richmond, Ky. | Est. 1971

President Carter Gibson ’27 carter_gibson89@mymail.eku.edu

3.14 | 3.11 8 | 10 10/49 | 32/52 5 | 8

Over the last year we have had a lot happen in our chapter. We notably initiated 12 new members into our chapter and won the indoor soccer intramural championship. On a different note, our chapter was truly devastated by the unexpected passing of our beloved brother Christian Dunn ’27, on March 18, 2026. May Roll No. 908 forever rest in peace.

Elon

ΗΥ | Elon, N.C. | Est. 2019

President Peter Miller ’27 petemills17@gmail.com 3.52 | 3.31 8 |

The Eta Upsilon Chapter continues to succeed across all aspects of our brotherhood. We hosted bonding events from Minor League Baseball games to paintball, engaged in philanthropy supporting the Burlington Animal Shelter, and published our second alumni newsletter. We are thriving internally while giving back to our community.

Embry-Riddle

ΘΘ | Daytona Beach, Fla. | Est. 2024 President Zachary Kumar ’28 zachjkumar@gmail.com

3.21 | 3.24 6

This year, we experienced exceptional growth while focusing on values-based development through enhanced brotherhood, new member education and increased financial accountability. The chapter also achieved a monumental milestone by winning Tri Sigma’s philanthropy contest, raising almost $3,000 — second most of all chapters on campus.

Emory

ΓΥ | Atlanta, Ga. | Est. 1948 President Mason McIntyre ’27 mcintyre1.1mason@gmail.com

3.33* | 3.64 6 | 3 21/37 | 11/19 4 | 5

The Gamma Upsilon Chapter welcomed one of its largest new member classes since being refounded, initiating 13 brothers this spring and growing to 37 total members. Brothers serve in leadership roles throughout campus, like on the IFC board and Emory BBA Council. The chapter also hosted a successful registration drive for NMDP.

Florida

ΓΞ | Gainesville, Fla. | Est. 1930

President Jimmy Rose ’27 jprose0506@gmail.com

3.59 | 3.49 6 | 5 70/200 | 63/208 4 | 5

The Gamma Xi Chapter held its annual philanthropy event Beta Bring It On and successfully raised $63,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. In addition to our philanthropic efforts, we added 72 new members throughout the academic year, bringing our total chapter number back to above 200.

Florida Gulf Coast

ΘΗ | Fort Myers, Fla. | Est. 2022

President Bobby Gratzer ’27 gratzerbobby@gmail.com

2.92 | 3.13 4 | 6 6/23 | 10/26 11 | 10

This year, we have been working extremely diligently to improve our presence on campus and have made many positive improvements. For our spring semester’s philanthropy week, we raised money for Valarie’s House. This is a program that provides supportive environments for children and families grieving the loss of a loved one.

Florida State ΔΛ | Tallahassee, Fla. | Est. 1969

President Kevin Needham ’28 kevneedham8@gmail.com

3.33* | 3.25 5 | 10 77/172 | 47/126 1 | 3

We finally have our alumni association certified! We hosted a haunted house-themed philanthropy with KKG sorority and raised over $16,000 in two nights last fall while also winning FSU’s homecoming. We won two awards bestowed by FSL: Dedication to Leadership and Learning, and Unity Builder for our brothers’ work in and around campus.

Furman

ΖΛ | Greenville, S.C. | Est. 1998

President Joshua Jackson ’27 jwj050205@gmail.com

3.33 | 3.30 7 | 9 11/40 | 12/30 8 | 6

2025 was a successful year for the Zeta Lambda Chapter. One of our biggest achievements was during the summer of 2025 when we received our third Francis H. Sisson Award at Convention. We also brought in alumni as new advisors and held a successful alumni event. These were major steps toward improving our alumni relations.

George Mason

ΕΜ | Fairfax, Va. | Est. 1989 President Isak Salazar ’28 lextonfire@gmail.com

3.00* | 3.08 7 | 10 13/32 | 18/34 7 | 7

This term, the chapter demonstrated its commitment to excellence through impactful brotherhood events, developing stronger alumni relations and striving to improve intellectual growth. Members held one another accountable, led with purpose and strengthened the chapter’s culture to foster growth and unity.

George Washington

ΖΝ | Washington, D.C. | Est. 1997 President Adam Newman ’27 amggnewman@gmail.com

3.45* | 3.10 2 | 4 16/53 | 21/74 4 | 6

The brothers of Zeta Nu extended philanthropy and service collaborations beyond traditional council lines. In doing this, the chapter built new, strong bonds with various diverse organizations on campus. Additionally, we earned reaccreditation with distinction as a notable chapter, highlighting our efforts to strengthen holistic performance.

Georgia

ΕΕ | Athens, Ga. | Est. 1987

President Sean Donovan ’27 mightyk45@gmail.com

NR | NR 6 | 2 43/152 | 40/139 2 | 2

This past year we won chapter of the year at the University of Georgia, as well as outstanding health and wellness awards. We have raised over $40,000 over the past four years for Habitat for Humanity and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and continue to grow our annual pickleball tournament.

Georgia Tech

ΓΗ | Atlanta, Ga. | Est. 1917

President Wilson Weissinger ’27 wilson.weissinger@gtbeta.org

3.70 | 3.47 9 | 8 26/99 | 26/96 10 | 10

It has been an amazing term for the Gamma Eta Chapter. Our Beta Lei philanthropy week was our most successful in five years. The chapter house received cosmetic and infra‑ structure upgrades including new speaker sys‑ tems, paint refreshments and landscaping. We also initiated two new brothers this spring.

Hanover

Ι | Hanover, Ind. | Est. 1853

President Trevor Currie ’28 trevorjoecurrie@gmail.com

2.93 | 3.06 11 | NA 23/29 | NA/NA 8 | NA

We will be getting our chapter house back next year! After a year of bringing back Iota Chapter, all the brothers will be able to bond together under one roof. The refounding fathers have been initiated for a year now and the chapter has grown to 48 members thanks to their foundation.

Each chapter’s individual performance is listed in its chapter report and matches this key’s color coding:

High Point

ΗΞ | High Point, N.C. | Est. 2017

President Nino Salati ’27 salatinino@gmail.com

NR | NR 10 | 8 31/92 | 26/76 8 | 8

The Eta Xi Chapter has shared a strong focus in brotherhood and unity. All members who joined in the past two semesters have signed up for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America — taking little brothers and giving back to our community. Additionally, we initiated our largest new member class as well welcoming 22 new members this past fall.

Idaho

ΓΓ | Moscow, Idaho | Est. 1914

President Cade Beitia ’28 cade2442@gmail.com

3.06 | 3.12 10 | 9 21/69 | 22/68 6 | 5

Our chapter celebrated the 100th anniversary of our house, welcoming many alumni back and strengthening lifelong connections. We also hosted our annual Beta Haunted House, raising funds for the Moscow Food Pantry. Additionally, we recruited a strong class of 21 new members, continuing to build our broth‑ erhood and ensuring future chapter success.

Illinois

ΣΡ | Champaign, Ill. | Est. 1902

President Carson Katzmann ’28 carsonk6@illinois.edu

3.70 | 3.40 6 | 5 24/51 | 14/24 8 | 7

Since returning to the Illinois campus, Sigma Rho has experienced historic growth. We were honored to host our official Reinstal‑ lation Ceremony on March 28, marking a permanent return to campus. Our brothers remained deeply involved through philan‑ thropy and campus leadership, as we continue to establish a brand of excellence.

Indiana

Π | Bloomington, Ind. | Est. 1845

President Luke Wall ’28 betapresidentiu@outlook.com

| 3.29 2 | 5 55/185 | 54/164 6 | 6

This term, our chapter focused on strength‑ ening brotherhood and rebuilding culture. We welcomed 17 outstanding new members, increased member engagement and took a deeper dive into member education and accountability via Son of the Stars. These efforts helped reset our image and establish a stronger foundation for long‑term success.

Iowa

ΑΒ | Iowa City, Iowa | Est. 1866

President Max Holmes ’27 max.schaul.holmes@gmail.com 3.29* | 3.15 10 | 16 68/176 | 53/115 8 | 7

The Alpha Beta Chapter continued its tradition of excellence this term through impactful philanthropy events, strong aca‑ demic performance and consistent campus involvement. These efforts contributed to continued recognition at the university level and sustained momentum as one of campus’ most respected chapters.

Iowa State

ΤΣ | Ames, Iowa | Est. 1905

President Nathan Nevenhoven ’28 nathannevenhoven@gmail.com

3.28 | 3.17

The Tau Sigma Chapter had some incredible accomplishments over the past year. First, we recruited our largest pledge class in over 30 years, initiating 30 members into our chapter. In the fall we won homecoming week, placing first overall in Yell Like Hell, community service and lawn display. Academics also improved, with a chapter GPA of 3.28.

James Madison

ΘΓ | Harrisonburg, Va. | Est. 2022

President Ryan Black ’27 ryan.blackk2@icloud.com

3.10 | 3.09 10 | 10 39/91 | 30/87 6 | 6

The Theta Gamma Chapter initiated 28 courageous bridge builders this past fall. We have focused our time on building a foundation of success and excellence, rebranding our chapter and instilling tradition for future brothers to become an example of a highly functional chapter. We strive to be the standard, not the average.

John Carroll

ΗΕ | University Heights, Ohio | Est. 2010

President Jack Stephens ’27 stephensjack415@gmail.com

3.17 | 2.95 6 | 11 14/38 | 18/34 9 | 10

Over the past year, our brothers have made tremendous strides in growing closer together through our events and traditions. We have held five workshops during chapter meetings and eight brotherhood events. We brought home a Sisson and Knox Award at Conven‑ tion to go along with six other awards.

beta stars | ifc presidents

IFC Presidents | Countless Betas serve on Interfraternity Council (IFC) executive boards for their respective campuses, at least seven of which are sitting at the helm of the table as president in 2026, including: John Chua, Truman State ’27 (pictured); Jake Gilbert, Texas Tech ’28; Brennan Hart-Nova, Sacred Heart ’27; Will Longfellow, DePauw ’28; MJ Rahman, Whitman ’28; Julian Reed, Loyola Marymount ’26; and Ethan Walter, Johns Hopkins ’27

Johns Hopkins

ΑΧ | Baltimore, Md. | Est. 1877

President Jovanco Mizimak ’28 jovancomizimak@gmail.com

3.37* | 3.60 6 | 6 23/48 | 13/40 4 | 5

We hosted a very successful philanthropy concert with the a cappella groups on campus to raise money and awareness for mental health. We placed first overall for Hopkins Congruence Assessment Program, hosted an alumni panel with great turnout, brought back the Alpha Chi Alumni Newsletter, and Ethan Walter ’27, was elected IFC president.

Kansas

ΑΝ | Lawrence, Kan. | Est. 1873

President Grayson Anderson ’27 grayson15anderson@gmail.com

3.71 | 3.23 12 | 7 25/92 | 25/93 11 | 10

Alpha Nu had a standout year highlighted by a 3.82 freshman GPA, 30 brothers earning 4.0s and over $20,000 raised for our philanthropy, Buckets for Luke. The Hutt stayed active, celebrating the return of Luke Karel ’26, and won the university Greek Basketball Association title — reaching the Elite Eight nationally to cap off an impressive year.

Kansas

State

ΓΕ | Manhattan, Kan. | Est. 1914

President Austin Nelson ’28 austinlloydnelson@gmail.com

NR | NR 10 | 12 28/84 | 30/82 2 | 8

Our main goal recently has been to reengage alumni in normal operations around the house. We have begun an extensive plan to reach more alumni and have them more active in the chapter. One of the things that we have been working on to achieve this goal is the start of a newsletter.

Kennesaw State

New Chapter | Kennesaw, Ga. President Grant Hendel ’27 gh118739@gmail.com

3.11 | 3.09 6 | 11 6/14 | 7/15 9 | 9

During 2025, our chapter struggled immensely with recruitment and our numbers were down to five active brothers. However, we were able to successfully double our numbers with five new members during fall recruitment. We are back on track now and anticipate getting at least two more in the fall after welcoming a new brother this spring.

Kentucky

ΕΟ | Lexington, Ky. | Est. 1990 President Jordan Stull ’28 jordancstull@gmail.com

3.55 | 3.12 12 | 5 60/183 | 49/152 7 | 6

EO won its fifth Knox Award at Convention, and in March, Brother Nick Pace ’27, was elected student body president, EO’s third in nine years. We finished first in grades again last fall and remain the largest chapter on campus. With KD in November, we raised $105,000 at Bring It On and also raised a record $588,431 for Make-A-Wish at Greek Sing with Chi Omega.

Kenyon

ΒΑ | Gambier, Ohio | Est. 1879 President Sam Finnerty ’27 sam.finnerty1248@gmail.com

| NR 0 | 5 16/48 | 13/31 3 | 3

The 2025-26 year was exceptional for the Beta Alpha Chapter. We initiated a new member class of 16 men, each committed to developing as men of principle and carrying forward the values of Beta. We held a philanthropy event in March, planted trees for the Brown Family Environmental Center and both semesters were a great success for socials.

Kettering A

ΔΗ | Flint, Mich. | Est. 1964

President Alex Priest ’27 acpriest05@gmail.com 2.95 | 3.13 7 | 8 5/12 | 3/9 5 | 8

We held game nights every Friday and we had really good turnout. We had roughly 15-20 people from across campus attending our game nights, in addition to our brothers that were there. Since Kettering is a smaller campus, that is a huge turnout for us. We spent some time preparing for our recruitment in the summer term.

Kettering B

ΔΗ | Flint, Mich. | Est. 1964

President Connor Richards ’27 connorrichards131@gmail.com

2.84 |

This year, we renewed our focus on what matters most: enhancing our bonds of brotherhood, finding even more new brothers to join our band and continually improving our academics. We are looking forward to the future with the help of our refreshed advising team.

Knox

Ξ | Galesburg, Ill. | Est. 1855

President Julian Sanderson ’27 julian.sanderson13@gmail.com

2.86 | 3.12 6 | 8 8/21 | 8/24 9 | 8

This term we did a tabling event for NMDP, which helps match donors with people needing bone marrow and blood transfusions. This was a great event and had 100+ people sign up. This was by far our most outstanding highlight. We tabled for eight hours with a bunch of brothers staying at the table to help manage.

Lawrence

ΓΠ | Appleton, Wis. | Est. 1936

President Adrian Stancil-Martin ’28 adrianstancilmartin@gmail.com

NR | NR 6 | 4 15/31 | 9/17 5 | 5

This year, we hosted a campus-wide game of Clipped, a senior assassin-style game where you “eliminate” your target by clipping them with a clothespin. Ultimately, more than 90 people participated and all of the proceeds raised (more than $500) were donated to charity. We also programmed a one-of-a-kind website to automate the game.

Louisville

ΔΠ | Louisville, Ky. | Est. 1971

President Michael Short ’27 michaellshort20@gmail.com

3.18 | 3.08 12 | 11 23/82 | 30/67 10 | 10

Delta Pi had a standout year, hosting two philanthropy weeks benefiting Light the Way With Layton — a nonprofit fighting childhood grief founded by the daughter of Stewart Spaulding ’02. Having two successful recruitment periods and holding our first annual Alumni Gala, our chapter is looking forward to what next school year brings.

Loyola Marymount

ΗΑ | Los Angeles, Calif. | Est. 2007

President Christian Jacob ’28 christianjacob0705@gmail.com

3.43* | 3.29 5 | 2 36/99 | 30/73 4 | 4

The Eta Alpha Chapter had an incredible academic year, pivoting from our long-held tradition of Beta Boat Races to a philanthropy event in partnership with a sorority on campus, during which we well surpassed our philanthropic goals. We are also happy to report a 100% bid retention rate, as well as one of the largest new member classes on campus.

LSU

ΘΚ | Baton Rouge, La. | Est. 2026

President Nathan Dannemiller ’27 nate.dannemiller@gmail.com

NR | NR 8 | 7 8/27 | 16/29 3 | 4

We held our Chapter Installation Ceremony on April 18, marking our beginning as a chartered chapter of Beta Theta Pi. We also participated in Big Man on Campus and, with our Camp Rock performance, won Songfest paired with Alpha Phi and Sigma Chi. This marks an important phase of growth and a bright future for Theta Kappa Chapter.

Maine

ΒΗ | Orono, Maine | Est. 1879

President Peter Hahesy ’27 hahesypeter11@gmail.com

NR | NR 5 | 7 20/43 | 22/49 9 | 11

We completed our 33rd annual Sleepout philanthropy event, raising just over $6,000 for Bangor Rape Response Services. Further, we completed some much-needed house repairs including repainting and finishing our dining room, installing new windows, reinforcing stair balusters and redoing the first floor bathroom.

Maryland

ΔΩ | College Park, Md. | Est. 1982 President Jacob Berg ’28 jacobmberg1@gmail.com

3.60 | 3.30 6 | 4 32/95 | 30/68 9 | 9

While surpassing 100 brothers, we continued to hold the highest fraternity GPA on campus. The chapter focused heavily on alumni relations and philanthropy this year, launching The Beta Brief — our new alumni newsletter — and ran a philanthropy event for Terps Raising Pups. Additionally, we raised over $2,100 for our scholarship fund.

Miami

Α | Oxford, Ohio | Est. 1839

President Nate Sorrentino ’27 nathanieljtino@gmail.com

The Alpha Chapter continued its strong tradition of leadership, scholarship and service this term. The chapter earned the highest IFC GPA for the 12th consecutive semester, hosted its third annual Community Engagement Dinner, expanded philanthropy efforts supporting The Dragonfly Foundation, and was named Miami Chapter of the Year.

Miami (Fla.)

ΗΒ | Coral Gables, Fla. | Est. 2009 President Bartu Sevil ’27 bartu.sevil@gmail.com

3.62 |

This year has successfully demonstrated the standards and values of the Eta Beta Chapter. We continued our philanthropic efforts with Big Dog Rescue Ranch and raised over $35,000. Within the school, we won the award for Best IFC Chapter and once again had the highest GPA in the IFC.

Michigan State

ΓΨ | East Lansing, Mich. | Est. 1950

President Ezra Van Tassel ’27 jamesvantassel98@gmail.com

3.14 | 3.30 6 | 5 43/102 |

The Gamma Psi Chapter kicked off another exciting semester celebrating our 75th Anniversary with an alumni homecoming tailgate and anniversary dinner. This spring, our chapter welcomed some new advisors from our chapter and others, as well as started our Professional Development Mentorship Program.

Minnesota

ΒΠ | Minneapolis, Minn. | Est. 1889

President Gabe Anderson ’27 ghockeymn@icloud.com

3.28 | 3.32 11 | 8 22/56 | 21/46 8 | 7

The Beta Pi Chapter had a successful year, raising thousands of dollars for an on campus organization to fight against sexual assault. Aside from our philanthropic efforts, we have continued to strive for success in terms of GPA, brotherhood and internal operations.

Mississippi

ΒΒ | University, Miss. | Est. 1879 President Zach Moreth ’27 zmoreth@gmail.com

2.97 | NR 5 | 5 96/331 | 107/260 10 | 9

Our chapter advanced academics, philanthropy and operations through GPA sanctions, scholarships and mental health programming. We expanded community impact through Greek life collaborations, partnerships, service projects and mission trips, alongside improved rush media and leadership development.

Mississippi State

New Chapter | Starkville, Miss. President Renfroe Riley ’29 renfroeriley3@icloud.com

2.93* | 3.11 5 | NA 58/41 | NA/NA 4 | NA

In our first year of operations, we have seen incredible success in forming our brotherhood and establishing ourselves on campus. Thanks to a strong effort by our philanthropy team, our chapter raised over $8,500 for local charities and volunteered over 300 hours of our time to the local community. We also brought home our first intramural title!

Cold Ice, Hot Streak

Connecticut brothers claimed the LUG Cup, edging out a 6-5 win in the championship round of UConn’s intramural hockey tournament. It wasn’t a blowout, but it didn’t need to be. A one-goal margin in a championship game gets the job done just the same, and the trophy is now home with the Zeta Chi of Beta Theta Pi.

Missouri

ΖΦ | Columbia, Mo. | Est. 1890 President Logan Holthaus ’28 logan.a.holthaus@missouribeta.com

3.43 | 3.18 9 | 6 35/137 | 38/135 4 | 8

The Zeta Phi Chapter has many recent accomplishments worth noting. Our continued dominance in intramurals shined, winning the flag football championship by a margin of 40 and were a top-ranked GBA basketball team. We also have hosted another speaker series, bringing back successful alumni to the house to share their rise to success.

MIT

ΒΥ | Boston, Mass. | Est. 1913

President Matvey Borodin ’28 matveyborodin1@gmail.com

3.41 | NR 7 | 8 14/31 | 12/33 6 | 7

The Beta Upsilon Chapter has been working on growing our numbers and sense of brotherhood. The chapter has been abuzz with regular out-of-house events exploring our Boston neighborhood and held a wonderful retreat to Acadia National Park. We also volunteered for the Boston Marathon, playing an active role in this city’s tradition.

Nebraska

ΑΤ | Lincoln, Neb. | Est. 1888 President Aiden Makovicka ’27 apmak4@gmail.com

3.64 | 3.21 10 | 11 35/123 | 37/113 12 | 12

The Alpha Tau Chapter hosted its annual philanthropy concert, Backpack in Black, last April to close out the year. This fall, we hosted an alumni event at the chapter house, won the intramural soccer championship and received two awards at the annual Nebraska IFC Gala.

Each chapter’s individual performance is listed in its chapter report and matches this key’s color coding:

Nebraska at Omaha

New Chapter | Omaha, Neb. President Seamus Bygrave ’28 seamusbygrave@gmail.com

3.42 | 3.15 7 | NA 9/22 | NA/NA 7 | NA

The Nebraska at Omaha chapter has seen significant growth in its focus on philanthropy and brotherhood. We held our first annual dodgeball tournament on campus that brought in around 60 participants and spectators, raising $220 for the YMCA. We had a great time during a recent brotherhood event and had a successful Eye of Wooglin!

New Hampshire

New Chapter | Durham, N.H. President Robbie Benjamin ’27 robbieben05@gmail.com

2.91* | 3.17 5 | NA 54/48 | NA/NA 3 | NA

Beta has officially arrived in Durham, bringing a positive change to campus. Our founding fathers have put immense effort into the impressive growth of our new chapter, building a strong foundation of high-quality men. With a focus on philanthropy, we have already hosted several events including partnerships with NMDP and HAVEN.

New Jersey

ΗΨ | Ewing, N.J. | Est. 2021 President Dilan Patel ’27 dilanp05@gmail.com

3.06* | 3.11 9 | 9 20/46 | 18/58 10 | 10

Our chapter hosted a philanthropy week in fall 2025 to support the Garret Cares Foundation. We hosted a casino night, during which alumni were able to come back to donate and participate in the event. It was great to have alumni return as well as support a good cause.

North Carolina

Η | Chapel Hill, N.C. | Est. 1852 President Briggs Briner ’27 briggsbriner@gmail.com

3.60

Recently, we completed our sixth annual Swing and Shuck philanthropy, fostering relationships between collegiate members, alumni and parents. We raised roughly $6,500 for UNC Children’s Hospital from this event. Further, we are thrilled with the engagement within our chapter as well as the continued academic success.

North Dakota

ΓΚ | Grand Forks, N.D. | Est. 1922

President Taylor Soares ’28 taylorsoares2006@gmail.com

NR | NR 6 | 7 11/21 | 13/30 5 | 4

We have had two successful philanthropies over the past year with our Grilled Cheese Feed, where the donations went to the Honor Flight Fund. We have also had an amazing turnout for homecoming with a bunch of alumni coming over and talking to the new guys and meeting their brothers that they pledged with.

Northeastern

ΗΖ | Boston, Mass. | Est. 2013

President Dashiell Davis ’27 dashielldavis@gmail.com

3.58 | 3.46 5 | 6 40/107 | 28/72 7 | 7

This term, our chapter excelled in academics, wellness, service and member development. We achieved 100% participation in our academic mentoring program as well as fostered both physical and mental wellness through athletics and workshops. We raised significant funds for the B+ Foundation, and built a supportive, growth-oriented culture.

Ohio

ΒΚ | Athens, Ohio | Est. 1841

President Keegan Baic ’27 keeganbaic@gmail.com

3.20 | 3.30 6 | 3 37/87 | 32/93 5 | 5

Throughout the past year, Beta Kappa has made significant strides. We welcomed 24 new members, contributed extensively to university service initiatives and logged our highest number of service hours in the past decade. We look forward to building on this success at Ohio University and continuing to uphold the values of Beta Theta Pi.

Ohio State

ΘΔ | Columbus, Ohio | Est. 1885

President Jackson Fowler ’27 jax.fowler@icloud.com

3.52 | 3.32 5 | 5 66/196 | 58/160 5 | 6

The Theta Delta Chapter has reached a historic milestone, achieving its largest active membership ever with 190 members. Our chapter continues to excel both academically and athletically — our hockey team captured the intramural fraternity league championship and we maintain the highest GPA among all 30 IFC chapters.

beta stars | virginia

Peskin Joins NIC Advisory Council | The North American Interfraternity Conference named nine undergraduates to its 2026-27 IFC Advisory Council, and Beta’s Alexander Peskin, Virginia ‘27, is one of them. Peskin served as IFC president and chapter vice president of administration at UVA before earning the appointment. The council works alongside NIC staff to develop policy, resources and best practices for all interfraternity councils.

Oklahoma

ΓΦ | Norman, Okla. | Est. 1907

President Jackson Foddrill ’28 fodzy39@icloud.com

3.46 | 3.24 6 | 7 81/234 | 63/218 8 | 11

In philanthropy, the chapter recorded an impressive 4,123 total service hours. We hosted four major philanthropy events this term, including a car wash raising $1,400 for the Big Z Foundation. Additionally, brothers participated in Meals on Wheels to assemble and deliver 290 care kits during the holiday season.

Oklahoma State

ΓΛ | Stillwater, Okla. | Est. 1923

President Bennett Bickle ’28 bkb7127@icloud.com

3.60 | 3.21 6 | 6 63/196 | 63/175 10 | 7

Our chapter has strengthened brotherhood through philanthropy, intramural success and alumni engagement. Our basketball team swept the Greek league and placed fourth nationally. We won nearly every award at Varsity Revue and placed second overall in grades, along with housing improvements and strong member achievements.

Oregon

ΒΡ | Eugene, Ore. | Est. 1909

President Connor Hurst ’28 connorhurst807@gmail.com

3.24 | 3.20 6 | 6 72/160 | 62/109 10 | 9

Our chapter has remained active, organizing our annual Run for Kev suicide prevention event — honoring Kevin MacGowan — and raising funds for Makki’s Catch to expand mental health access. We’ve reached a record 160 members and proudly partnered with Kappa Alpha Theta to host Rock the CASA, supporting foster youth.

Pacific

ΗΚ | Stockton, Calif. | Est. 2015 President Pedro Ibarra Mejia ’28 pedroibarra726@gmail.com

NR | NR 6 | 6 11/35 | 13/29 6 | 5

At Convention in June, we received both a Knox and a Sisson Award, boosting chapter morale. We also assisted in building the newly refounded Omega Chapter at UC Berkeley and initiated its refounding fathers. Additionally, our officers attended Winter Conclave in January, gaining insights to improve chapter operations internally and externally.

Pennsylvania

Φ | Philadelphia, Pa. | Est. 1880

President Blake Taranto ’29 tarantoblake@gmail.com

3.67 | 3.66 6 | 4 22/74 | 20/57 3 |

Over the past semester, Phi Chapter has completed meaningful home improvements, initiated 16 outstanding new members and strengthened ties with sororities. The brotherhood remains united, stable and in good standing, with potential OFSL recognition reflecting sustained growth, leadership and excellence at Penn.

Pittsburgh

ΗΝ | Pittsburgh, Pa. | Est. 2016 President Chris Horger ’28 christopherhorger117@gmail.com 3.29* | 3.10 2 | 7 7/30 | 15/38 6 | 6

Our brotherhood retreat really strengthened our bond as a chapter. We are really proud of the brothers that are graduating and getting into law and medical school. We are proud to still engage with many of our alumni and hope to hold more alumni tailgates in the future so new brothers can meet them.

Purdue

ΒΜ | West Lafayette, Ind. | Est. 1903 President Keegan Lynch ’28 keeganmlynch24@gmail.com

3.31 | 3.24 18 | 11 31/135 | 41/128 8 | 9

Beta Mu continued its strong momentum this year, raising over $60,000 for the Tyler Trent Cancer Research Endowment to again be recognized as the top philanthropic fraternity on campus. The chapter also maintained a top-five GPA among large fraternity houses, while athletic success remained strong with a top-eight national finish in Greek basketball.

Quinnipiac

ΗΣ | Hamden, Conn. | Est. 2018 President Alex Walton ’26 alewal2018@icloud.com

This year has been prosperous for the Eta Sigma Chapter. We raised over $6,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation as well as the Tommy Godbout Foundation. One of our members now serves on IFC and two of our members received IFC awards for their work this semester.

Sacred Heart

ΘΒ | Fairfield, Conn. | Est. 2022

President Collin MacLeod ’27 collinmacleod7@gmail.com

3.26 | 3.17 5 | 5 43/104 | 31/80 8 | 9

The Theta Beta Chapter donated $15,000 to the Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation. We won Greek Week, held numerous community service events and initiated our largest class ever of 31 brothers. We are deeply involved throughout the Sacred Heart community with numerous brothers in several different leadership positions on campus.

A Cool Quarter Mil

In April, the Beta Beta Chapter at Mississippi hosted its 7th annual Philanthropy Gala supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. With hundreds in attendance, including parents and a slate of distinguished alumni — among them Oxford Cup recipient Rivers Rutherford ’89 — the chapter’s auction resulted in $250,000 raised for charity. And that’s just the start of exciting things to come at Ole Miss. This summer, in a move fitting for a chapter now home to more than 300 active members, a major expansion will add some 28,000 square feet and 24 bedrooms to the chapter house. Stay tuned for additional coverage.

Saint Louis

ΖΤ | Saint Louis, Mo. | Est. 2003

President Gavin Bohan ’27 gavinbohan@icloud.com

NR | NR 7 | 7 29/101 | 31/92 5 | 5

The chapter is thriving! We have had an amazing year. Our fall and spring new member classes are full of passionate and driven young men. We held great alumni golf tournaments, made a trip to Oxford for Initiation, and held lots of brotherhood events like snow football and soccer in the sun.

Samford

ΑΜ | Birmingham, Ala. | Est. 1872

President Josh Berg ’26 joshua.s.berg@icloud.com

3.16 | 3.31 7 | 6 8/33 | 16/31 6 | 8

We were chartered last summer and celebrated with the General Fraternity and alumni at our Installation Ceremony on April 10. We raised money for our philanthropy of Firehouse Ministries and also helped serve at multiple events in the Birmingham area that helped homeless men eat and have shelter.

San Diego

ΖΩ | San Diego, Calif. | Est. 2007

President Christopher Harman ’27 charman@sandiego.edu

3.58 | 3.30 11 | 12 29/68 | 32/85 8 | 10

The Zeta Omega Chapter continues to thrive on San Diego’s campus leading all fraternities with the highest GPA, along with one of the largest new member classes in the recent past. Zeta Omega continues to have a strong connection to the local community, especially with our philanthropic and service partner Perkins Elementary.

San Diego State

ΕΒ | San Diego, Calif. | Est. 1984 President Nikko Doughty ’28 nikkoseadoughty@gmail.com

NR | NR 9 | 13 27/72 | 30/48 8 | 8

The Epsilon Beta Chapter has made amazing progress on campus this past year. We got our chapter house started last fall and had our Reinstallation Ceremony last spring. We have also expanded our philanthropy and created a new event called Beta Bowl, where we had sororities compete in a soccer tournament to raise money.

San Jose State

ΖΗ | San Jose, Calif. | Est. 1995 President Cole Barnes ’28 colejustin13@gmail.com

3.11 | 3.11 1 | 5 15/37 | 21/47 5 | 5

The Zeta Eta Chapter has achieved the number-one overall fraternity GPA for both the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters. We initiated 11 new brothers in the fall, and are currently getting ready for next semester’s recruitment, as well as working on improvements to the chapter house.

SMU

ΓΩ | Dallas, Texas | Est. 1951 President Alec Clark ’27 al3cclark@gmail.com

3.41* | 3.31 3 | 2 50/121 | 53/153 7 | 10

Since April 2025, our chapter’s highlight has been the Pie-a-Beta fundraiser. We raised vital funds for the Wes Carr Foundation, supporting brain aneurysm research in memory of our late brother. This signature event engaged the entire campus, marking a year of impactful philanthropy and strengthened brotherhood.

South Carolina

Υ | Columbia, S.C. | Est. 1858 President Dylan Drunsic ’28 ddrunsic27@gmail.com

3.54 | 3.53 7 | 7 57/231 | 55/138 4 | 4

The Upsilon Chapter continued its strong support of Relay for Life, raising funds and awareness in the fight against cancer while strengthening our campus presence. Brothers also advanced on-campus leadership roles across student organizations, reflecting our commitment to continuous improvement, service and building men of principle.

South Dakota

ΓΑ | Vermillion, S.D. | Est. 1912 President Billy Hendryx ’27 b.hendryx@icloud.com

Gamma Alpha continues to take pride in alumni events including our tailgates for every Coyote football game and our formal dinner, Beta Beans, where we collected over 200 pounds of canned goods for the Vermillion food pantry. Year after year, we fill the chapter house with more brothers than any other fraternity on campus, standing at 38.

Southern California

ΓΤ | Los Angeles, Calif. | Est. 1947

President Roman Grabowski ’28 grabowskiro11@gmail.com

3.52* | NR 5 | 6 20/31 | 24/32 8 | 5

This term, our chapter excelled in philanthropy and alumni engagement. We won Sigma Delta Tau’s Putting on the Hits — contributing to over $10,000 raised for Prevent Child Abuse America — and placed second in Chi Omega’s philanthropy event. We also hosted a humane society fundraiser raising $1,000 and launched an alumni newsletter.

South Florida

ΖΒ | Tampa, Fla. | Est. 1994

President Rithvik Lee Pack ’26 rithvikleepack@gmail.com

3.33 | 3.29 6 | 9 22/51 | 20/37 10 | 10

This April, we helped the Swim With Mike Foundation raise over $2 million to help disabled student athletes at their annual event. We also had a budget surplus, thanks to our savvy finance chair, and were able to gift our graduating seniors a nice dinner with their brothers.

St. Lawrence

ΒΖ | Canton, N.Y. | Est. 1879

President Nick Calcagni ’27 nickcal41@gmail.com

NR | NR 6 | 1 18/50 | 21/66 4 | 4

St. Lawrence has made significant strides in philanthropy. We successfully hosted the Teddy Balkind 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament, raising funds to promote safety in youth hockey. In addition to celebrating the 100th anniversary of our temple, we organized a Cup Night fundraiser with Letters of Love to support children battling terminal illnesses.

Stevens

Σ | Hoboken, N.J. | Est. 1879

President Aidan Harper ’27 lordsacccomp@gmail.com

3.78 | 3.44 2 | 5 21/69 | 18/56 8 | 8

For the past two terms, we have led the IFC in GPA. We took third in both Greek week and Alpha Phi’s Heartthrob. Our chapter maintains a high standard of professional development through scholarship, leadership and risk management workshops. Our philanthropy events have raised money for organizations while strengthening the brotherhood.

TCU

ΗΗ | Fort Worth, Texas | Est. 2014

President Derek Yang ’28 derek_yang123@outlook.com

3.70 | 3.43 5 | 5 51/164 | 45/145 3 | 5

The Eta Eta Chapter recruited and initiated 47 members last fall, the largest class in history! Our chapter also successfully raised $25,396 for our local philanthropy, Cook Children’s Hospital. We also were very active on TCU’s campus and that was shown when Brother Mark Sayegh ’26, was named Outstanding Senior at Homecoming.

Temple

New Chapter | Philadelphia, Pa.

President Phillip Polichtchovk ’28 polichtchoukphillip@gmail.com

3.26 | 3.05 9 | NA 14/25 | NA/NA 3 | NA

This term, our chapter strengthened brotherhood and community engagement through several meaningful initiatives. We participated in the Philadelphia SEPTA cleanup to give back to our local community. We also hosted brotherhood events and leadership meetings that reinforced accountability, unity and continued growth within Beta Theta Pi.

Tennessee

ΔΚ | Knoxville, Tenn. | Est. 1967

President Shane Lyons ’28 shanelyons46@gmail.com

NR | NR 11 | 6 38/158 | 50/159 8 | 10

This term, we successfully hosted a philanthropy week in April that raised significant funds for Eastern Tennessee Sexual Assault Awareness. Brothers of the Delta Kappa created a pickleball team that claimed a championship title in the Pi Phi Pickleball Classic. These highlights reflect our commitment to excellence and campus involvement.

Each chapter’s individual performance is listed in its chapter report and matches this key’s color coding:

Texas

ΒΟ | Austin, Texas | Est. 1886

President Thomas Oppold ’27 oppoldthomas@gmail.com 3.66 | 3.51 13 | 16 48/137 | 44/114 11 | 8

This term, Beta Omicron brothers are proud to highlight that we have welcomed our largest spring recruitment class since our refounding, marking an exciting period of growth for our chapter. In addition, we are thrilled to announce our support of the Central Texas Food Bank as our primary philanthropy.

Texas A&M

ΕΗ | College Station, Texas | Est. 1987

President Hadi Suheil ’27 hadisuheil21@gmail.com

3.47 | 3.26 7 | 5 37/124 | 36/134 10 | 10

Our chapter strengthened accountability by implementing a structured system to increase participation. We hosted successful social and brotherhood events, expanded service — such as ensuring children at the Boys & Girls Club of Brazos Valley received gifts from their wish lists during the holidays — and deepened alumni engagement.

Texas at Arlington

ΔΡ | Arlington, Texas | Est. 1971

President Nolan Tubbs ’28 starkthemachine@gmail.com

NR | NR 12 | 10 8/17 | 7/9 8 | 7

The Texas at Arlington chapter had great success over the past year. We grew from four members in fall 2024 to now 18, and we are still growing. We played basketball intramurals and were the top-ranked team in IFC. The Delta Rho Chapter is approaching its 55th anniversary and is preparing for our formal in November.

Texas Tech

ΔΜ | Lubbock, Texas | Est. 1970

President Javier Puig ’27 javierpuig1234@gmail.com

2.95* | 3.00 9 | 6 60/146 | 44/129 5 | 4

In addition to Brother Carter Arrott ’26, winning homecoming king, we held a philanthropy event with homecoming partner Tri Delta to donate clothes to Lubbock Impact. We also brought back the Beta 500, our week-long philanthropy. Our rebuilt basketball court was dedicated in memory of our beloved brother Ryder Harrington ’28.

Toronto

ΘΖ | Toronto, Ont. | Est. 1906

President Azan Rafi ’27 azan.rafiuddin@mail.utoronto.ca

3.55* | 2.80 12 | 9 19/36 |

For this semester, the main focus was philanthropy. At the Theta Zeta Chapter we strongly believe that giving back to the community is one of the best ways to develop men of principle. We raised a significant amount of money for sick kids and elderly people struggling with arthritis, and we will continue to help the community.

Truman State

ΖΞ | Kirksville, Mo. | Est. 1997

President Harry Weindel ’27 hweindel04@gmail.com

3.47 | 3.28 5 | 10 14/31 | 10/39 5 | 6

It has been an amazing year for the Zeta Xi Chapter! Last spring, we won the Excellence in Risk Management Award from Truman State. Over the summer, the chapter took home its 15th Knox Award at Convention. We also raised $5,000 for cancer research with our Beta Rose pageant. It has been a great year for our chapter!

Tulane

ΒΞ | New Orleans, La. | Est. 1908

President Eli Bradford ’27 eli.amadae.bradford@gmail.com

NR | NR 5 | NA 1/5 | NA/NA 1 | NA

We were able to rent out a floor in the original Beta Theta Pi house in New Orleans. This was one of the original fraternity houses zoned in New Orleans. We were able to host a successful Senior Ceremony for Brother Louis Smith ’26, in May.

UC Berkeley

Ω | Berkeley, Calif. | Est. 1879

President Richard Zeng ’28 richardzeng410@gmail.com

3.10 | 3.00 4 | 0 20/10 | 0/0 4 | 0

This year, we came back to campus at Cal. We were able to create a brotherhood that was focused on Beta’s core values. We held countless social events that formed strong bonds between brothers, visited other Beta chapters in the local area and created plans for a stronger footing for our next recruitment.

beta stars |

wittenberg

Tigers’ Best Run | Wittenberg’s men’s volleyball program had never been this far. Christian Berling ‘28, and the Tigers reached the NCAA Division III Final Four this spring before falling to Carthage College, the best finish in program history. Berling, who also doubles as Alpha Gamma Chapter president, helped lead a team that went from contender to a program-defining season in one run. Photo: Wittenberg Athletics

UCLA

ΓΝ | Los Angeles, Calif. | Est. 1926

President Benji Tooley ’28 benjamintooley1@gmail.com

3.53 | 3.52 5 | 4 58/90 | 30/72 4 | 2

The Gamma Nu Chapter has increased from 37 to 88 members in just two quarters and has focused on brotherhood with events like a Yosemite trip and multiple beach sends. This quarter we plan on doing our 100th Anniversary Alumni Banquet and our philanthropy event, a beach volleyball tournament at the UCLA recreation center.

UC

San Diego

ΖΓ | La Jolla, Calif. | Est. 1995

President Kartik Rajderkar ’28 kartikey.rajderkar@gmail.com

NR | NR 8 | 4 5/41 | 21/38 8 | 8

The chapter hosted a successful pickleball philanthropy and placed second in Chi Omega’s dance competition. We strengthened internal academic support systems and, with support from Jason Grimm ’18, we launched an alumni networking initiative to provide brothers with guidance, career advice and long-term professional development.

Utah

ΓΒ | Salt Lake City, Utah | Est. 1913

President Jack Herlinger ’27 jack.herlinger@gmail.com

3.53 | 3.26 12 | 11 51/133 | 45/107 9 | 10

The Gamma Beta Chapter is proud to report a successful flag football philanthropy event, generating $9,860 in support of the Rape Recovery Center. With a strong fall and spring recruitment, our brothers remain deeply committed to the bonds that define our chapter. We look forward to the fall with enthusiasm and a shared vision for the future.

Vanderbilt

ΒΛ | Nashville, Tenn. | Est. 1884

President Colton Gleason ’27 coltongleason7@gmail.com

NR | NR 4 | 3 14/24 | 7/17 8 | 7

This was an exciting year for the Beta Lambda Chapter. With a heavy focus on recruitment and brotherhood, we hosted a brotherhood retreat in the fall and a formal trip in the spring to Destin, Florida. We also hosted a songwriter’s round to support Next Door Recovery, an addiction rehabilitation center for women.

Villanova

ΖΕ | Villanova, Pa. | Est. 1995

President Allen Vinokur ’27 allenvinokur@gmail.com

3.52* | 3.59 6 | 6 27/78 |

We raised over $5,000 with 25 brothers completing the Love Run, won the Futsal Tournament, celebrated our 30th anniversary at Villanova, won Best Membership Development in the IFC, held an alumni career panel, donated $9,000 to Novadance and sold over $2,000 in value for Roses for Rhett.

Virginia

Ο | Charlottesville, Va. | Est. 1855

President Ben Marks ’27 bsmarks15@gmail.com

3.70 | NR 0 | 5 26/102 | 25/90 8 |

This term, our chapter strengthened alumni engagement by implementing consistent email communication, making outreach more effective. Finances became more organized and transparent, improving overall operations. We also improved communication with our advisors, creating a stronger support system and more efficient leadership.

Virginia

Tech ΑΦ | Blacksburg, Va. | Est. 1877

President Andon Greslick ’27 atgreslick04@gmail.com

3.42 | 3.30 10 | 8 47/163 | 43/140 7 | 8

We raised about $20,000 from September 29 to October 3, 2025, for our Tunnel to Towers philanthropy. The week coincided with parents weekend and a football game, allowing us to reconnect with many alumni and leverage their support, too. It was an incredible week for Beta Theta Pi.

Wabash

Τ | Crawfordsville, Ind. | Est. 1846

President Christian Dybedock ’27 csdybedock@gmail.com

3.43 | 3.32 9 | 11 17/52 | 13/45 8 | 8

The Tau Chapter has seen nothing but growth over the past few years and 2025-26 was no different. In the fall, we welcomed 17 new brothers, the largest class in four years. We also thrived academically, boasting the second-highest GPA among all fraternities on campus.

Washington

ΒΩ | Seattle, Wash. | Est. 1901

President Drew Herbel ’28 dherbel2@gmail.com

3.62 | 3.41 8 | 7 35/114 | 33/86 7 | 8

This fall quarter, we managed to get an initiation rate of 97%. Each of these men in the fall 2025 got above a 3.5 GPA. We have continued to dominate in academics, achieving the number one or two spot among fraternities every single quarter. We raised about $18,000 for the Fred Hutch Foundation.

Washington & Jefferson

Γ | Washington, Pa. | Est. 1842

President Dylan Batche ’27 batchedn@gmail.com

3.40 | 2.90 5 | 4 15/35 | 10/28 4 | 5

Our chapter at W&J has been working substantially in the Pittsburgh community, volunteering with our local humane society, Highmark Caring Place and at our local veterans cemetery. Our members have also had great success in their fall and spring athletic seasons, with brothers on the lacrosse, water polo, golf and swimming and diving teams.

Washington in St. Louis

ΑΙ | Saint Louis, Mo. | Est. 1869

President Kaden Karssen ’29 kaden.kars14@gmail.com

3.71 | 3.60 6 | 5 31/89 | 28/55 1 | 4

We initiated 28 new members into our chapter to grow to 90 members. The chapter raised over $5,000 for the Hardy Strong Foundation, maintained good standing with the school and fostered great connections with IFC. We revamped executive board structure to facilitate better communication and operations across the chapter.

Washington State

ΓΘ | Pullman, Wash. | Est. 1920

President Branson Kennicutt ’28 btkenn2006@outlook.com

3.17 | 3.11 8 | 10 38/118 | 36/90 22 | 16

At Convention, the Gamma Theta Chapter earned its first Knox Award. In the fall, we initiated 29 new members, led the IFC in community service hours completed and were one of only three chapters to achieve a 3-Star Chapter Operations rating, the highest honor possible. We continue to live out our chapter motto, “The Heart of Good Men.”

West Chester

ΖΣ | West Chester, Pa. | Est. 2002 President Evan Landis ’27 evanisto@outlook.com

3.06* | NR 12 | 7 7/37 | 19/31 8 | 8

As a chapter, we have seen a steady increase in our community service hours and philanthropic donation totals. Additionally, we have also seen higher engagement and member retention for brotherhood events this semester.

Westminster

ΑΔ | Fulton, Mo. | Est. 1868 President Cooper Thompson ’27 cooperdthompson@icloud.com

3.25 | 3.19 8 | 7 20/31 | 13/22 5 | 6

Our chapter maintained a steady GPA around 3.0 this term but our membership remained extremely small. Participation and morale were low, and sustaining operations was challenging. Despite this, I continue to handle responsibilities, keeping the chapter functioning and representing our values during a difficult period.

West Virginia

ΒΨ | Morgantown, W.Va. | Est. 1900 Staff: Jacob Tidwell jacob.tidwell@beta.org

3.10* | 3.00 6 | NA 0/3 | NA/NA 3 | NA

Despite interventions from staff and volunteers, sustained recruitment challenges led to a decline in the chapter’s membership and deficiencies in several operational areas. As a result, the chapter was disbanded this spring and all members were placed on alumni status. The charter is now in care of the Board of Trustees.

Whitman

ΓΖ | Walla Walla, Wash. | Est. 1916 President Aibak Cheema ’27 aibakhc@gmail.com

3.21 | 3.29 8 | 4 12/32 | 13/28 8 | 7

Brothers at the Gamma Zeta Chapter hosted a fundraiser car wash for YWCA, where the brothers managed to raise more than $1,000. Brothers are also planning on doing the Walk-a-Mile event to spread awareness about sexual violence prevention in collaboration with the YWCA in Walla Walla.

Wichita State

ΔΓ | Wichita, Kan. | Est. 1959 President Dylan McBee ’27 dylanmcbee4@gmail.com NR | NR 11 | 10 13/32 | 16/37 4 | 6

The Delta Gamma Chapter started off the year hot with our first Beta Haunted House — taking advantage of our older Spanish Colonial-style chapter house — and it was the most successful philanthropy event we have had in years. With our annual Wok-n-Roll in the spring, philanthropy is becoming more and more a cornerstone of our chapter.

Wisconsin

ΑΠ | Madison, Wis. | Est. 1873

President Jack Levi ’27

jackrlevi@gmail.com NR | NR 6 | 5 48/94 | 46/124 5 | 3

We hosted a very successful alumni event to celebrate the chapter house turning 100 years old. There was a great alumni presence at the chapter house for the event. We held a tri-board meeting between the three entities involved with the house, and successfully created future plans and success for the chapter.

Wisconsin-Oshkosh

ΖΖ | Oshkosh, Wis. | Est. 1995

President Matthew Hall ’28 matt.j.hall235@gmail.com

3.21 | 3.00 6 | 8 8/17 | 8/15 8 | 7

The Zeta Zeta Chapter had a great semester, raising almost $4,000 for the Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Shelter. We also received awards for Excellence in Leadership Development, Excellence in Brotherhood and Chapter of the Year for 2025 by the Oshkosh Interfraternity Council.

Wittenberg

ΑΓ | Springfield, Ohio | Est. 1867

President Christian Berling ’28 ctberling06@gmail.com

3.17* | 2.90 5 | 7 9/9 | 5/15 3 | 6

Four of our brothers were proud to represent our chapter at Conclave in January and connect with other chapters. We have retained 100% of our members from the last academic year along with recruitment classes in the fall and spring semesters.

WPI

ΗΤ | Worcester, Mass. | Est. 2019

President Tristan Ross ’27 tristanrcol23@gmail.com

NR | NR 6 | 10 7/30 | 9/33 6 | 8

We successfully brought back a major weeklong philanthropy event from several years ago, where we and two other Greek organizations stayed on a giant teeter totter 24/7. We raised a total of $3,500, split between three philanthropies. Beyond the great amount raised, this event strengthened our chapter’s bond with our fellow Greek organizations.

Chapters Installed

This spring saw a flurry of chapter installations with four Beta outposts being welcomed (or welcomed back) into the mix, including Alpha Mu at Samford, Sigma Rho at Illinois, Theta Kappa at LSU and, represented here by Logan Schreiner ’28, Theta Lambda at Boise State.

Friends of Beta

Colgate

Eastern Kentucky

chapter eternal in loving

Sharon Gallon, Jan. 20

Dolores A. Meader, Feb. 14

Marnie De Haven Stewart, March 8

memory

Forever Remembered

Notices of Betas, Sweethearts and Friends of Beta who passed within the last two years and were reported to the Administrative Office between February 1 and April 15 are included in this listing.

Report a Beta’s Death

Please report a Beta’s passing at beta.org/ deceased or contact the Beta receptionist at 800.800.BETA or chaptereternal@beta.org

Donate to the Archives

Ask loved ones to donate your Beta badge and important Beta artifacts to the Fraternity’s Archives and Museum in Oxford.

Memorial Gifts

The Fraternity is often asked how to memorialize a dearly departed Beta. Memorial gifts can be made at beta.org/gift or with Director of Development Laura Lednik at 800.800.BETA. In lieu of flowers, consider naming the Beta Leadership Fund in your own obituary.

Alabama

Raymond M. Grigsby ’71, Jan. 27

Amherst

John W. Bliss ’56, March 27, 2025

William W. Taft ’54, May 31, 2024 C

Arizona

Edmund F. Bartylla ’60, March 29, 2024

Auburn

Thomas R. Fuller ’67, July 25, 2025

Bethany

John E. Bogers II ’71, Nov. 28, 2025

James R. Lash ’62, Feb. 18

James C. Miller ’54, Aug. 27, 2025 C

John A. Schriver ’59, Oct. 30, 2025 C

W. K. Woolery ’59, March 26 C

Samuel C. Wright ’53, Oct. 2, 2025

Bowdoin

Stephen J. Carey ’71, Nov. 13, 2025

Bowling Green

Kevin J. Gormish ’98, March 17

British Columbia

Peter R. Grantham ’57, March 20

Brown

George G. Conn ’56, Jan. 6

Andrew B. Martin ’56, Feb. 2 C

Carnegie Mellon

Robert A. Dent ’62, Feb. 13

William E. Genung ’53, Nov. 1, 2025 C

John S. Hood ’61, May 31, 2025

Case

Joseph S. Pampel ’54, July 5, 2024

Edwin S. Rate Jr. ’54, Feb. 23, 2025

Centre

Richard N. Monohan ’69, March 22

James L. Goldman ’57, Nov. 15, 2025

Charles J. Imars ’57, Feb. 12 C

Douglas E. Krum ’54, June 8, 2025 C

Wayne G. Parish ’60, Nov. 6, 2025 C

Colorado

Joseph L. Campbell Jr. ’53, Jan. 21, 2025

Richard H. Polsby ’62, Feb. 26

Columbia

Douglas S. Makepeace ’67, Jan. 4

Robert A. Pruznick ’73, Sept. 22, 2025

Peter T. Rossi ’61, Feb. 16

John K. Spitznagel ’43, Jan. 14 C

Dartmouth

Richard P. Lena ’83, Dec. 10, 2025

Donald A. Swanson Jr. ’54, Jan. 28 C

Davidson

William C. Glidewell Jr. ’54, March 11, 2025

Charles R. Hasty ’54, Aug. 13, 2024 C

Denison

John J. Adams ’56, April 20, 2025 C

Peter H. Armacost ’57, Aug. 28, 2025

Donald G. Buttermore ’77, Aug. 6, 2025

Robert E. Jones ’54, May 15, 2024

Richard W. Kean Jr. ’66, March 30, 2025

Donald D. Pheneger ’57, Jan. 27 C

Thomas J. Smith Jr. ’60, March 21 C

Charles T. Stewart Jr. ’66, May 15, 2025

Denver

George E. Fraker III ’52, Dec. 25, 2025 C

Wilfred T. Hood Jr. ’65, Aug. 16, 2025

Michael J. Jefferson ’62, July 31, 2024

DePauw

Lester B. Mathieson ’57, March 26

G. Byington Pratt ’58, June 16, 2025 C

Jack W. Wiley ’74, Nov. 2, 2025

Dickinson

James H. Hughes ’54, July 19, 2025

Duke

George C. Gerber ’54, Dec. 24, 2024 C

Geoffrey S. Mason ’63, Jan. 25 C

Robert A. Mayer II ’54, March 7, 2025

Sharon Gallon

Friend of Beta

January 20, 2026

Flags indicate Betas who served in the United States or Canadian armed forces.

“Mom Gallon” was a proud Texan and devoted housemother to “her boys” at Oklahoma State and Nebraska. She was honored with Beta’s House Director of the Year Award in 2000 and 2004, and facilitated at the Wooden Institute and Keystone Conference.

Christian L. Dunn ’27, March 18

Eastern Washington

Rodney R. Harkins ’01, March 10

Florida

Wallace C. Smith ’57, May 15, 2025

William M. Tuttle ’53, Oct. 30, 2024

Georgia Tech

Edward S. Ferrell Sr. ’55, Feb. 13 C

Hanover

Ronald K. Gay ’83, Dec. 22, 2025

Richard G. Melchiorre ’60, Nov. 13, 2025 C

Richard M. Park ’51, Dec. 30, 2024 C

C. M. Traw ’62, Jan. 21

Idaho

Lawrence R. Daigh ’54, April 11, 2024

William E. Payne ’55, Jan. 29

Illinois

Donald L. Bitzer ’55, Dec. 10, 2024

Randolph S. Miles ’73, Jan. 13

Andrew R. Neureuther ’63, Sept. 8, 2025

Alfred D. Urbanckas ’58, May 13, 2025

Indiana

Robert M. Conlon Jr. ’54, Oct. 15, 2025

James W. Fulwider ’60, Feb. 11

William R. Pugh ’60, Jan. 13 C

Iowa

Kenneth R. Lemke ’58, July 1, 2025

William D. Wilson ’74, March 10

Iowa State

Craig K. Johnson ’77, Feb. 11

Tom A. Tusha ’87, Dec. 3, 2025

Johns Hopkins

Donald A. Squair ’58, Jan. 15

Kansas

George D. Hanna Jr. ’60, March 13 C

John F. Stites ’48, Oct. 16, 2025 C

Edward R. Wood ’71, March 8, 2025

Marnie

De Haven Stewart

Friend of Beta

March 8, 2026

After embracing life as a U.S. Air Force wife, Marnie made her second career as a fraternity housemother. Known as “Mom Stewart” to the Auburn chapter, no one ever left her presence without feeling loved.

Christian Dunn

Eastern Kentucky ’27

March 18, 2026

An accomplished student, Christian held a 4.0 GPA and served as the Delta Xi Chapter’s vice president of risk management. He passed unexpectedly and is remembered by his brothers for his bright disposition and innate desire to look after others.

Kansas State

Gregg R. Borland ’54, Oct. 2, 2024

Lawrence A. Cohan ’65, March 8 C

Robert D. Graham ’54, Jan. 2, 2025

Daryl B. Mackender ’59, Jan. 20

Michael G. Romme ’90, March 4

Kentucky

J. Jared Crawford ’95, March 1

Kenyon

B. Allen McCormick ’55, March 25 C

Knox

Mario F. Ferraro Jr. ’54, Nov. 24, 2024 C

John N. Stallard ’59, Sept. 6, 2025

Lawrence

John B. Gregg ’43, June 23, 2024 C

John A. Luke Jr. ’71, March 14 C

David W. Stackhouse Jr. ’50, July 28, 2024 C

William C. Stiles ’57, Sept. 23, 2025

Joseph Y. Yasutake ’54, Aug. 30, 2024 C

Lehigh

Harold R. Berlin Jr. ’51, June 1, 2025

Robert W. Stein ’53, May 31, 2025

Louisville

Aaron S. Phillips ’98, June 1, 2024

Maine

Fred E. Brown ’64, June 16, 2025

Bruce W. Ives ’66, Jan. 3

Raymond J. Kelley ’60, Dec. 6, 2024

Miami

Daniel J. Deignan ’69, Feb. 7

John M. Groom ’58, Feb. 22

Michigan

William P. Johnson ’57, May 18, 2025

Michigan State

Keith H. Johnson ’63, Dec. 18, 2025 C

Minnesota

Gerald T. Carroll ’55, Feb. 23 C

Thomas A. Gruber ’62, Feb. 22 C

Wayne W. Harmon ’54, Oct. 19, 2024

David S. Sommers ’59, Aug. 1, 2025

William L. Valentine ’63, Feb. 12, 2025

John Luke Jr.

Lawrence ’71

March 14, 2026

An officer in the U.S. Air Force, John earned a bronze star for meritorious service. Later a trustee emeritus of his alma mater, he is remembered as “a leader whose vision, steady guidance and commitment to service left an enduring mark.”

Missouri

William B. Bradshaw ’54, Oct. 12, 2025

Robert T. Morrison ’53, Feb. 22

Jack J. Smith ’62, Jan. 27

MIT

Michael B. Varrell ’79, Feb. 5

Nebraska

Douglas E. Deeter ’75, Feb. 14

Thomas L. Findley ’66, March 18

Thomas D. Poggemeyer ’65, March 18

Ervin Williams ’08, Feb. 16

North Carolina

Cowles Liipfert ’60, Feb. 14

J. R. Patterson ’54, Feb. 8

North Dakota

Jack G. Stefonowicz ’67, Sept. 26, 2025 C

Northwestern

Peter T. Smith ’64, Feb. 6

Keith H. Walker ’53, Sept. 2, 2024

Ohio

Thomas R. Shrider ’54, May 25, 2025

Steven A. Zimmerman ’72, Dec. 18, 2025

Ohio State

Michael C. Blackstone ’65, Jan. 11 C

John D. Jacob ’60, Jan. 20

Jeffrey J. O'Donnell ’79, Jan. 7

Ohio Wesleyan

John M. Eufinger ’68, March 27

T. G. Hess ’67, July 29, 2025

Oklahoma

John E. Campbell Jr. ’82, March 12

Clyde W. Chesnutt Jr. ’54, Oct. 25, 2025

Samuel R. Fryer Jr. ’59, June 5, 2025 C

Monty A. Golladay ’76, Nov. 13, 2025

Merrill L. Green ’53, Sept. 29, 2024 C

Timothy D. Leonard ’62, March 2 C

Charles T. McCarter ’58, Oct. 11, 2024

Oklahoma State

Kyle S. Morrison ’05, March 20

Christopher O. Raupe ’80, March 17

James R. Remy ’57, March 5 C

William Q. Remy ’69, Jan. 27

John Groom

Miami ’58

February 22, 2026

Over more than 25 years, John faithfully served Beta Theta Pi as a General Fraternity Officer, advisor and Wooden Institute facilitator. He and his Beta Sweetheart, Carolyn, are benefactors of the Beta Foundation’s Anderson-Groom MPS Fund.

Oregon

Boyd L. Harris ’58, March 14

George E. Twidwell ’58, March 4 C

Oregon State

Hollis L. Augee ’54, May 5, 2024 C

Marvin K. Bjorge ’75, Nov. 11, 2025

P. Leon Giles ’64, Aug. 8, 2025

Peter J. Roake ’62, March 17 C

Penn State

N. Louis Capetola ’62, Nov. 20, 2025 C

Charles David McKelvey ’77, March 19

Roger W. Owens ’62, Feb. 18

Brian P. Rutka ’07, March 3

Pennsylvania

Franklyn W. Robbins ’62, Oct. 15, 2025

Purdue

Phillip L. Gorsuch ’66, Aug. 21, 2025

Daniel M. Palermo ’84, Oct. 29, 2025

Philip T. Sheets Sr. ’60, Jan. 23 C

Rutgers

Robert W. Pare't ’49, July 2, 2025 C

Sewanee

Mark P. Stanton ’78, Feb. 4

SMU

Samuel T. Cole Jr. ’83, March 17

Donald W. Vines ’64, Feb. 5

South Dakota

Donald M. Hansen ’58, March 28

Southern California

Henry W. Green Jr. ’55, March 10 C

Mark Weeks ’95, Feb. 22

St. Lawrence

Scott M. Asplundh ’80, Jan. 22

John A. Hazlett ’54, June 9, 2025

Stanford

Richard A. Gant ’54, Aug. 6, 2024

Charles M. Pigott ’51, Jan. 21 C

John K. Wilhemy ’59, Dec. 31, 2025 C

Bill Johnson

Michigan ’57

May 18, 2025

A lifelong journalist, Bill built and led Johnson Media Inc., a chain of regional newspapers. A longtime supporter of the Lambda Chapter, he is credited with spearheading the $1 million fundraising effort in the 1990s to renovate the chapter house.

Erv Williams

Nebraska ’08

February 16, 2026

Erv is remembered as “6 feet 5 inches and over 300 pounds of passion and fire.” A 10-year housefather and Beta’s 2009 House Director of the Year, he was initiated into the Alpha Tau Chapter in 2008.

Chip Cole

SMU ’83

March 17, 2026

An avid cyclist who found joy and freedom on the road, Chip logged over a decade of service to Beta Theta Pi as an advisor to chapters at Miami (Fla.) and Florida International.

Ryder Harrington

Texas Tech ’28

March 1, 2026

Ryder was one of three individuals who succumbed to injuries sustained during a mass shooting in Austin on March 1. Additional details about his passing and legacy can be found on page 8.

Cary Dunn

Utah ’77

March 10, 2026

Cary served as an assistant district chief and longtime member of Gamma Beta’s alumni association and house corporation, during which time he helped lead a complete renovation of the chapter house. He passed following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Harold Leggett Jr.

W&L ’54

March 30, 2026

After serving in the U.S. Navy, Harold worked for his family’s Leggett Department Stores, which were later acquired by Belk. He went on to become an 11-year trustee of his beloved Washington and Lee.

Geoff Mason, Duke ’63

January 25, 2026

Born in Englewood, New Jersey, and initiating into the Gamma Rho Chapter on December 11, 1960, Mason graduated with a degree in sociology. He started his career at the Boston Herald covering the yachting beat before becoming one of sports television’s most accomplished executives. While still on Navy shore duty in January 1967, he drove to Las Vegas to score golf’s Tournament of Champions, his first production. That September, he joined ABC Sports.

Geoff later moved to Europe on behalf of ABC and, in 1976, opened the network’s Paris office. Four months later, he received an offer he could not refuse: opening NBC Sports’ first Paris office. By 1981, he returned to NBC Sports in New York as executive vice president.

In time, the pace took its toll. So, in September 1983, he checked himself into the Betty Ford Center for alcoholism. By year’s end, he was back at NBC. He devoted much of his life to helping others in recovery, developing a close friendship with the Ford family and eulogizing the former first lady at her 2011 funeral.

Across five decades, Geoff worked for ABC, NBC, Fox, ESPN and the NFL Network, producing coverage of seven Olympic Games, Monday Night Football, Major League Baseball, the Indianapolis 500, Triple Crown horse racing, Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, the British Open, Formula 1, the Tour de France, six World Cups and multiple America’s Cup races. He helped coordinate coverage of the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage tragedy — an experience dramatized in the 2024 film “September 5” — and was on the NFL Network’s 2003 launch team.

During his career, he won 25 Emmys and was inducted into the National Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in December 2010. He received the Oxford Cup, Beta’s highest honor for professional achievement, at the Fraternity’s 2015 General Convention in Orlando, Florida. He also served 22 years on the Betty Ford Center board and was a founding board member of the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Geoff is survived by his wife, Chris, and son, Geoff Mason Jr.

Syracuse

John A. Pauldine ’53, Dec. 29, 2025

Charles C. Thaw Jr. ’55, Dec. 31, 2025

Texas

William K. Kirkgard ’61, March 12

James E. Nicholson ’62, Feb. 15

Paul A. Wheelis ’68, March 22

William R. Wolf ’70, Sept. 3, 2025 C

Texas Tech

Ryder B. Harrington ’28, March 1

James L. Swanson ’75, Nov. 6, 2025

Tulane

Timothy K. Cloudman ’64, Feb. 2

Sean M. Kelly ’78, Nov. 9, 2025 C

Stanton E. Shuler ’56, Feb. 10

UC Berkeley

John P. Higginbotham ’70, Nov. 12, 2025

Stuart E. Watterson III ’69, Dec. 12, 2025

James A. Willett ’54, Nov. 29, 2025 C

UCLA

Dan M. Chandler Jr. ’59, Feb. 27

Union

Carl A. Larson ’54, Feb. 18 C

Edmund C. O'Meally ’54, June 29, 2025 C

Utah

Cary C. Dunn ’77, March 10

Gerald E. Knudson ’63, Feb. 18 C

Virginia

Fielden E. Faulkner II ’54, Aug. 26, 2025

Wabash

H. L. Ferree ’59, Feb. 17 C

E. R. Hill ’68, Dec. 2, 2025

P. R. Kumler ’55, Feb. 25 C

Washington

Kenneth W. Castile ’53, Dec. 23, 2025

Richard B. Peterson ’75, Dec. 11, 2025

Harmon H. Rulifson ’58, Jan. 16 C

Washington and Lee

William C. Bailey ’61, Jan. 18

John O. Edmunds Jr. ’62, March 13

James M. Gabler ’55, June 29, 2024 C

Harold G. Leggett Jr. ’54, March 30 C

William S. Tunner ’56, Dec. 18, 2025

Thomas R. Wall III ’54, Jan. 23 C

Washington State

Robert A. Bauder ’54, Jan. 13, 2025 C

Michael G. Hickey ’74, Jan. 21 C

David L. Mielke ’61, Jan. 16

Donald W. Schacht ’69, March 13

West Virginia

Donald H. Hoffman ’54, Feb. 9 C

Western Ontario

Charles J. Forret ’69, Feb. 3, 2025

David A. Johnstone ’58, July 30, 2025 C

Michael G. Knight ’68, Jan. 9

Ramsay R. Travers ’71, April 8, 2025

Westminster

William R. Hewitt ’51, Jan. 1, 2025

Allen L. Meyer ’74, Aug. 29, 2025

Whitman

George W. Corley ’55, Feb. 26

Everett W. Greer ’54, May 18, 2025

Thomas B. Heestand ’76, Aug. 21, 2025

William R. Redman ’54, Oct. 22, 2025

Wichita State

Vance R. Cox ’69, March 1

Robert E. Jackson ’65, Aug. 14, 2024 C

John W. McCarty ’62, Dec. 17, 2025 C

Christopher S. Shank ’69, Feb. 5

Wisconsin

John C. Burpee ’54, June 13, 2025 C

Wittenberg

Donald L. Moehn ’50, Dec. 30, 2025 C

Lee W. Morris ’68, Nov. 20, 2025 C

Wright State

Robert F. Ryan ’94, March 10

Yale

William P. Castelli ’53, Jan. 19, 2025

William T. Tobin ’53, Nov. 29, 2025

David Mielke

Washington State ’61

January 16, 2026

A proud Beta and loyal Foundation donor, David ran his family’s sour cherry orchard, supplying national brands such as Dolly Madison and Hostess. He gained local fame when his fresh fruit platters became a memorable favorite of the Spokane World’s Fair.

Ramsay Travers

Western Ontario ’71

April 8, 2025

Ramsay served four years as house corporation president of his beloved Epsilon Phi Chapter at Western Ontario. An avid sailor and curler, Ramsay was known for his kindness and humor.

Old Main

doing his part

In 2025, Danaher Co-Founder Mitch Rales, Miami ’78, funded a pilot program of the National Gallery of Art to loan collections at no charge to local galleries and museums around the country.

“It’s the nation’s museum,” he shared with The New York Times. “And it has an incredible asset base in the form of 160,000 works of art, most of which are in storage because it just can’t show them all. So, I asked, ‘What do we need to do to put the word “national” into the National Gallery of Art?’”

Generating an audience of 900,000 across 10 pilot art institutions, Brother Rales, a longtime NGOA trustee and 5-year board president, doubled down this April: a $116 million gift — the largest programming endowment ever received since the NGOA was established by Congress in 1937.

Launched as its “Across the Nation” initiative marking the United States’ 250th anniversary, it will allow small and midsize institutions to borrow for two-year stints — at no cost — works from the National Gallery’s permanent collection.

As arts institutions remain under tremendous financial pressure, Rales remarked, “Given the defunding that’s going on for the arts as a whole, somebody’s got to pick up the slack.”