There are six (inter)national fraternities at the University of Nebraska - Kearney that seek to enhance the collegiate experience. These active chapters pride themselves on providing leadership development, academic support, community service, brotherhood bonding, and alumni networking opportunities.
Why fraternity life?
For those of you who may be debating on whether or not to join a fraternity, all you really need to do is to review our record of excellence at the University of Nebraska - Kearney and the decision should be easy...
Academics
The UNK Greek community offers a four-year, comprehensive learning community that stresses academic success and personal development. Your fraternity brothers offer something that is unavailable in any other university housing option - ACCOUNTABILITY and EXPERIENCE. The brothers you live with can help you with every aspect of your academic career, from choosing classes and professors to helping you understand what you might expect on an upcoming exam. Chapters with living units on campus have comfortable areas of study, computer labs with high speed Internet, and designated quiet hours. The proof is in the results... Greeks exceed the grade point averages of their peers on this campus and nationally. Chapters also provide scholarship funding based on GPA and chapter involvement.
Philanthropic and Community Service Opportunities
The Greek fraternities at UNK prides themselves on the selfless service it provides to the community. Each fraternity on campus has a signature fundraiser or event they host every year. Chapters sell tickets and raise money for causes and organizations such as the Nebraska Kidney Association, the American Red Cross, the Kearney Community Food Bank, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and much more.
Leadership
Fraternities at the University of Nebraska - Kearney have a rich tradition and proven track record for cultivating and developing leaders. You will find fraternity members as student government and student organization leaders, athletes, and peer mentors/tutors. Opportunities abound to develop your leadership skills. Furthermore, within each fraternity chapter there are elected positions that provide you with an opportunity to develop skills in interpersonal communication, planning, budgeting/accounting, risk management, programming, and much more. Every chapter strives to help their members become exemplary student leaders and invaluable assets to our local community.
Social Development
The University of Nebraska - Kearney is a large campus with a diverse student body. Fraternities at UNK empower their members to become comfortable living on a large campus and to become an important part of campus life and activities. In addition, fraternities give you an opportunity to create lifelong bonds with your college friends and enriches your individual social development. Some social events include mixers and bar-b-ques, formal dances, and great themed-functions on-and-off campus. The ultimate goal of the Greek fraternity community is to develop friendships. You will cherish the bonds of your fraternity brothers throughout your tenure at the University of Nebraska - Kearney and they will endure well beyond your college career!
Finally, a valuable asset that fraternities provide to their brothers are having many different friends to hang out with - a togetherness that cannot be described, a brotherhood that truly lasts a lifetime! Always something to do. Road trips across the country and having places to stay. Mixers with sororities. Playing video games with your brothers until the early morning. Belonging to something bigger than yourself. Attending National conferences. Homecoming week competitions and trophies. Social networking. Being the example and a big brother. Playing bocce or frisbee on the front lawn. Endless opportunities to make a difference in your community. Leadership development opportunities within the fraternity, campus, and the community. Never a dull moment. Late night trips to Amigo's, Wal-Mart runs, intramurals, and so much more. Forge your future with fraternities at the University of Nebraska - Kearney. The possibilities are endless.
If you are interested in fraternity recruitment, please watch our video or click "Fraternity Recruitment" on the related links column.
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Contact Information
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Chapter Profile
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Alpha Tau Omega
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Jon W. McDermott
President
Austin Edghill
Recruitment Chairman
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National Founding: September 11, 1865
UNK Founding: Zeta Upsilon, 1966
Colors: Azure and Old Gold
Fall 2012 GPA: 2.45
Membership: 10
Nickname: A-T-Os
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Delta Tau Delta
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Bryce P. Gartrell
President
Jerod S. Stong
Recruitment Chairman
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National Founding: 1858
UNK Founding: Theta Kappa, 1991
Colors: Royal Purple, White, and Gold
Fall 2012 GPA: 2.77
Membership: 25
Nickname: Delts
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Phi Delta Theta
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Ryan C. Brown
President
Ethen M. Pankonin
Recruitment Chairman
(308) 386-8637
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National Founding: December 26, 1848
UNK Founding/Re-Founding: 1966 and 2012
Colors: Azure and Argent
Fall 2012 GPA: 2.98
Membership: 31
Nickname: Phi Delts
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Phi Gamma Delta
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Noah Broekemier
President
Noland W. Broekemier
Recruitment Chairman
(308) 325-5924
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National Founding: May 1, 1848
UNK Founding: Nu Kappa, 2009
Colors: Royal Purple
Fall 2012 GPA: 3.40
Membership: 40
Nickname: Fijis
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Pi Kappa Alpha
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Joshua K. Schuman
President
Wilfredo A. Lopez
Recruitment Chairman
(308) 325-5924
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National Founding: March 1, 1868
UNK Founding: Iota Gamma, 1986
Colors: Garnet and Old Gold
Fall 2012 GPA: 3.12
Membership: 68
Nickname: Pikes
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Lanny R. Fuller
President
Kalen B. Farr
Vice President of Recruitment
(308) 340-9208
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National Founding: November 1, 1901
UNK Founding: Nebraska Gamma, 1965
Colors: Purple, Red, and Gold
Fall 2012 GPA: 3.15
Membership: 78
Nickname: SigEps
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