It is a rare brother who can diligently and consistently provide the kind of guidance and leadership necessary to inspire undergraduates and fellow volunteers over the course of decades. The level of selflessness required to commit so fully to our young brothers while often balancing work and family obligations is nothing short of remarkable. The…
Brotherhood is its own reward
Professional success of 5 brothers celebrated with SigEp Citation
The quality of leadership development SigEp provides continues to be a hallmark of what makes our Fraternity different. For so many brothers, taking on leadership roles in SigEp was their first opportunity to build valuable skills such as budgeting, public speaking and managing teams. And as alumni, those skills have served as the foundation for…
Why I joined
Over 3,000 young men joined SigEp chapters at campuses around the country in fall 2023 — nearly a five percent increase over fall 2022. In fall 2023, the Fraternity became part of the life stories of thousands of young men who will forever carry with them friendships with their chapter brothers. But brotherhood goes beyond…
Living with Alzheimer’s: A brother’s story of resilience
Life was going well for Scott Russell, Thiel ’71: Happily married to his wife, Amy, and the father of two sons, he was at the pinnacle of his career as a director at consulting firm Watson Wyatt. He enjoyed an active lifestyle and close relationships with family and friends. But in 2010, he started to…
Safe travels
At 28, Michael Camal, Rhode Island ’18, a senior manager at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is often the youngest and least experienced participant in the room when he meets with airline executives and seasoned government officials. While that might feel like flying outside their comfort zone to some, Camal sees his age…
Writing from the sidelines
For the past 10 years, Mitch Goldich, Lehigh ’09, has been living his childhood dream of being a sports journalist. Now, he can lay claim to a landmark achievement most writers would envy: his first-ever Sports Illustrated cover story. Goldich and co-writer Conor Orr penned a look at the innovative behind-the-scenes operations of the Miami…
Ohio Eta brother left a mark on Mother of Fraternities
Known as the “Mother of Fraternities,” Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, is recognized as the birthplace of five national fraternities, including three established in the mid-1800s. Although SigEp wasn’t chartered at Miami until 1948, the Ohio Eta chapter and one of its founding members, Myron “Tuffy” Potter, Miami (Ohio), have their own unique connection to…
St. John’s hoops tourney awards first scholarship
AVC President Cesar Pozo (3rd from the left) poses with the winning team. Brothers at SigEp’s New York Rho chapter have come up with a novel way to showcase Sound Mind and Sound Body on their campus while also honoring St. John’s University athletic heritage. At a school where highly competitive basketball is a tradition,…
Speaker series brings spirit of arête to chapter home
A championship-winning coach. An entrepreneur in the manufacturing industry. A sales leader in technology consulting. The director of a global apparel brand. Each of these accomplished professionals has shared his vision for building a successful life and career with Oregon Alpha brothers as guests at the chapter’s Arête Conversations discussion series. The brainchild of Chris…
Fraternity honors brothers’ selfless commitment to others
The Brotherhood Luncheon at SigEp’s 2023 Conclave in San Antonio served as an opportunity to honor members whose real-life actions mirror one of the most enduring ideals in SigEp: brotherly love. Three alumni were recognized with these biennial awards for their heartfelt sacrifice and dedication to others. When Jim Clayton, Tennessee ’57, fell on hard…