Building Balanced Men
Since 1904, SigEp has continuously shared stories about the SigEp experience and the lives of our brothers over time. The SigEp Journal, the official magazine of the Fraternity, is a biannual print publication and serves as the online source for features stories, chapter news, alumni & volunteer news, commentary and more. View the SigEp Journal Archive.
Here, we showcase stories from our magazine and provide current news and updates about our Fraternity, our brothers and our many supporters.
What does it take for a newly re-established chapter to earn its SigEp charter? High academic standards, campus involvement and commitment to the local community are all essential to building a SigEp chapter that will stand the test of time. Not satisfied with just meeting the minimum expectations, these recently chartered chapters far exceeded them.…
At SigEp’s 57th Grand Chapter Conclave in Denver, SigEp National Housing presented the Cornerstone Award to four alumni and volunteer corporations. These volunteers were recognized for their commitment to ensuring our undergraduate brothers have homes that provide an ideal environment in which to live, learn and prepare for the journey of life ahead. Each of…
At the Arête Luncheon, brothers and friends gathered to celebrate the professional accomplishments of the 2021 SigEp Citation recipients. The honorees demonstrate the wide range of talent that exists in the Fraternity. From a world-renowned artist to a pioneering surgeon to a hospital professional expanding access to health care to an engineer who’s transformed the…
Rusty Atkins attends a powwow dressed in Southern Straight Dancestyle regalia. Rusty Atkins, Oklahoma State ’89, has been named Classroom Teacher of the Year by the National Indian Education Association (NIEA). The organization’s mission is to advance comprehensive, culture-based educational opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. Prior to this national recognition, Brother…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
