| National History Sigma Phi Epsilon is the nation's largest fraternity. For the last twenty years, more men have joined Sigma Phi Epsilon than any other college fraternity. Sigma Phi Epsilon was founded at Richmond College, now the University of Richmond, on November 1, 1901, on the Cardinal Principles: Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love. Today, the Fraternity has grown to more than 255,000 lifetime members, including 14,000 undergraduates on 260 campuses in the United States. SigEp is the largest fraternity. Founding: November 1, 1901 at Richmond College in Virginia Colors: Purple and Red Flowers: Violet and Dark Red Roses Cardinal Principles: Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love Founding Fathers: Each of the Founders were balanced men who went on to be great in their own professional fields. They acted on their ideals and goals and set high standards for all brothers to follow. They are: Carter Ashton Jenkens Benjamin Donald Gaw William Hugh Carter William Andrew Wallace Thomas Temple Wright William Lazell Phillips Lucian Baum Cox Richard Spurgeon Owens Edgar Lee Allen Robert Alfred McFarland Frank Webb Kerfoot Thomas Vaden McCaul Mission Statement: Our mission statement is “Building Balanced Leaders for the World’s Communities.” Sigma Phi Epsilon Facts |
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For 21 consecutive years, more men have joined sigep than any other fraternity. |
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SigEp boasts more living alumni than any other fraternity with 255,000. |
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SigEp has the highest national GPA with a 3.02, and is the only fraternity to maintain a GPA higher than 3.0. |
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SigEp maintains the highest first year member retention rate of any fraternity with over 90%. |
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SigEp maintains the largest endowment fund of any college fraternity at $19 million. |
A Fraternity of Firsts: |
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First national fraternity to establish a housing trust for all chapters and create a National Housing Corporation. |
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First national fraternity to establish a traveling staff to assist chapters in effective operations. |
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First fraternity to charter a chapter in all 50 states. |
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First national fraternity Educational Foundation to build an endowment greater than $11 million. |
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First national fraternity to receive a grant from the federal Department of Education to enhance member development |
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First national fraternity to provide financial assistance to brothers for graduate school through the Resident Scholar |
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First national fraternity to partner with the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy. |
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