Hulon Willis Jr. gave remarks during the dedication of a William & Mary residence hall named after his father. (Photos: Stephen Salpukas) Alumni and Virginia Delta undergrads were among the well-wishers who joined Hulon Willis Jr., William & Mary ’77, at a ceremony on campus to celebrate a significant moment in his family’s history. On…
Spring 2022 Journal
Into Africa
Rob Fuller gets a close look as a conservation team trims a rhino’s horns. (Photos by Cathryn Gabor, Africa 360 Travel) Great ideas aren’t always lightbulb moments. Sometimes, the best plans develop over time with input from friends. That was the case when Dan Olson, Pennsylvania ’99, talked to Conrad Eberstein ’65, about getting a…
Life Beyond Limitations
At 13, Joey Mullaney, Quinnipiac ’17, found out he has Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), a rare degenerative disorder that affects coordination, mobility, speech and organ function. The diagnosis has presented its challenges, but Mullaney hasn’t allowed the hereditary condition to keep him from pursuing his goals. High on his list was attending college. Because he uses…
Friends Indeed, Always There in Need
John Hartman speaks to a group of Ruck scholars. In February 2021, past Grand President and Order of the Golden Heart recipient John Hartman, Missouri ’61 (right), suffered a stroke. In his time of need, two brothers and dear friends came to his aid — Mike Duggan, Missouri State ’74, and Zar Toolan, Columbia ’01.…
Despite Loss, Brotherly Love Endures
Laura and Tony Whalen Volunteers from the New Jersey Zeta Alumni and Volunteer Corporation were stunned when the group was announced as the recipient of the Honor of Philias at SigEp’s 2021 Grand Chapter Conclave in Denver. The alumni were acknowledged for their devotion to Brother Tony Whalen, Rider ’97, and his family after Whalen…
2021 SigEp Fellow Encourages Children to Read to Succeed
By the time a child completes third grade, how well they read can greatly affect future academic performance and even job prospects. Shocked to learn that low reading proficiency at such a young age could negatively affect someone for years or even decades, Caleb Gipple, Northern Iowa ’21, decided to help children in neighboring communities…
Making Space for Big Dreams
Ever since he was a toddler, Kellen Skarka, Nebraska-Kearney ’09, has been fascinated by airplanes. “I always loved looking for airplanes and watching them in the sky,” Skarka shared. Trips to air shows with his mom only deepened his love for aviation, and it wasn’t long before he wanted to do more than just…
Out of Bounds
A hiker’s story of survival and brotherly love
Answering the Call for Excellence
SigEp’s highest awards recognize outstanding volunteer service and professional success
We Are the Foundation of Our Brothers’ Success
Wendell Rakosky Considering the investment — in both time and money — that students and their families put into attaining a college education, it’s pretty daunting that a large number of employers don’t feel confident about the skills today’s graduates possess upon entering the workforce. According to a 2020 survey by the American Association of…
