It’s no secret that fraternity parties have a reputation for being rowdy. However, things are beginning to change. Greek lifers are looking to shift this narrative with the growing introduction of harm reduction. It’s now a common practice for fraternities to hire a fraternity risk manager to soften the edge Read more…
Falling into debt happens for fraternities and sororities for a few reasons. Debt mainly occurs from the Treasurer and executive board not holding members accountable for dues and spending too freely on social events, recruitment gatherings, and formals. So, you’ve been assigned the daunting task of finding out how to Read more…
For many parents, the thought of their child moving out of their house, going to college, and joining a Greek organization can be very stressful and overwhelming. We don’t blame them — Greek life gets a bad rap; even the best sororities and fraternities in the country face judgment and Read more…
It’s becoming more challenging to be in a Greek organization, particularly a fraternity, in today’s climate without being subject to some degree of criticism and harsh judgment. For decades, fraternities have faced numerous challenges that have, unfortunately, built a negative reputation around fraternities and Greek life as a whole. It’s Read more…
With Fall Recruitment just around the corner, rush and Bid Day themes are a hot topic for chapters around the country. As you plan your Fall Rush Week, you may be searching for inspiration for Bid Day themes to impress the potential new members you’ll meet in a few weeks. Read more…
As a new member of any Greek organization, you will spend a few weeks before initiation learning the ins and outs of your fraternity. From its founding members and core values to the year and university it began, there is so much to know about the history of your fraternity, Read more…
The beginning of Rush Week can be a nerve-wracking time for potential new members; without knowing what to expect, it can be intimidating to try and “win over” a group of guys to give you a bid to join their fraternity. However, before you get too psyched out, here are Read more…
At the beginning of the 20th century, Black college students from universities around the country began coming together. They created fraternities and sororities so they would feel more supported and united during their college years. Their primary purpose for creation was to unite their communities and educate and uplift Black Read more…
If you’re reading this post, chances are good that you know a fair amount about your university’s social and service fraternities and sororities. Social fraternities are the stereotypical groups we watch in movies (mostly inaccurate depictions), and service fraternities focus primarily on serving the communities where they live. A professional Read more…
The fraternity rush can be an exhausting, grueling process, but the hard part is over, and now you welcome some great guys into your chapter. Your future best friend could be in this pledge class! Make sure you take the time to get to know each new member and welcome Read more…
