Beta Upsilon Chi

@TennBYX

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Beta Upsilon Chi (BYX) exists to establish brotherhood and unity among college men based on the common bond of Jesus Christ. BYX is more than a four-year experience, it is a lifelong brotherhood that extends to over 35 chapters and 2,000 members across the nation. BYX aims to develop men spiritually, socially, and academically.

The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Beta Upsilon Chi at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville was founded in 2012 and joined the IFC in 2018. The Alpha Zeta chapter has excelled since its founding, having one of the fastest and most sustainable growths in BYX history. Today, BYX has grown to over 100 members, who are highly engaged in the UT and Knoxville community. BYX proudly supports its local philanthropy, Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) through service hours and fundraisers to help fulfill KARM’s mission of “restoring lives in Jesus’ name” for the homeless of Knoxville.

In its young existence, the Alpha Zeta chapter has excelled on and off campus, receiving many awards and recognitions, most notably: 2016 Homecoming Champions, 2018 BYX Chapter of the Year, 2020 IFC Chapter of the Year from the University of Tennessee, and 2020 IFC Chapter President of the Year from the University of Tennessee. BYX has also achieved the highest GPA every year since joining IFC, currently touting a chapter-wide 3.36 GPA.

Chi Omega

The first chapter of Chi Omega was founded at the University of Arkansas in 1895. What was once a group of just five founders has become the largest women’s fraternal organization in the world. Our beloved Pi chapter of Chi Omega here at the University of Tennessee was founded in 1900 making us the first sorority to be established on UT’s campus. We pride ourselves on having paved the way for sorority representation on campus!

Chi Omega’s national philanthropy is Make-A-Wish, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to creating and granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The money the Pi chapter raises goes to Dream Connection, a local version of Make-A-Wish that partners with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Many of Pi chapter’s philanthropy events happen during Dream Week. In addition to our passion for Dream Connection, Chi Omegas are involved in the campus community. Our members are involved in SGA, UT Ambassadors, Student Alumni Association, Howard Baker Center for Public Policy, Vol Team, and much more! We are committed to our academics and have led the Greek community with a top GPA for the past several semesters!

We are forever committed to our six founding purposes: friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence, community and campus involvement, and personal and career development. Our members are from different backgrounds and walks of life, and we all strive to use these purposes in our everyday pursuits. In addition to all of this, our bond established in our sisterhood is what holds us together.

National Founding Date: 1895

Local Founding Date: 1900

Symbol: Owl & White Carnation

Colors: Cardinal & Straw

Nickname: Chi O

Fall Term GPA: 3.59

@ChiOmega_Pi

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National Founding Date: 1890

Local Founding Date: 1970

Symbol: The Knight and Martlets

Colors: Red & Buff

Nickname: D-Chi

Fall Term GPA: N/A