Delt Stories

Mike Donovan (Maine, 1988) and Doug Sheppard (George Washington University, 1990) first met when Donovan contacted Gamma Eta Chapter in search of housing for his summer internship on Capitol Hill.

“I wanna shake your hand, son. I’m proud of you.”

A story about fraternal twins on KGFW highlights their college choice, career aspirations and the decision to join Delta Tau Delta.

In October, more than 30 Delts participated in the Western PA JDRF OneWalk.

Members of Delta Tau Delta’s Gamma Iota Chapter at the University of Texas have been inspired by a local family impacted by childhood cancer.

Delt visits to Antarctica since 1933 include a Delt geologist with Admiral Byrd's expedition and a chance reunion in 1947.

First semester hackathon leads to revolutionary software.

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) inducted its newest class of honorees into...

The Old Delt Open: 50-Year Golf Tradition Continues in Delaware.

Ohio Wesleyan University’s Delta Tau Delta and Kappa Alpha Theta chapters gave away more than 500 books to children.

The following appeared in the State Bar of South Dakota newsletter in November in the "President's Corner" by Heather Lammers Bogard and includes comments from Delta Tau Delta alumnus Robin Zephier.

Delta Lambda’s alumni tailgate at the Oregon State/UCLA game in October included a reunion of the pledge...

The CliftonStrengths assessment contributed to one of the most pivotal points for success at Delta Tau Delta’s Beta Kappa Crescent Colony.

It’s no surprise Tommy Auckland and Blake Hager landed at the University of Missouri, where they formed their band, The Bowline Brothers.

Find out how Chip Polston got started in television and why he calls hosting Kentucky Life a miraculous gig.

Mike Schlater hasn't missed a day of running since 9/11/2001.

Forbes has named Lance Baker a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor not once, but three times.

The first fraternity house Doug Smith visited during recruitment at the University of Kentucky was Delta Tau Delta. “I met them, and it was amazing,” Smith said.

Since 2012, Bryan Hockensmith has served as managing editor of Army History.

Kappa Zeta Chapter takes pride in setting themselves apart on campus by demonstrating a sense of caring through philanthropy and service.

Iota Psi Chapter at Northeastern University and Kappa Kappa Gamma jointly hosted Dora Moono Nyambe and...

Books By Brothers: Are you an author? Send information about your book to Rainbow@Delts.org.

Shawn Hils (Wittenberg University, 2008) was featured by his alma mater. His interest in service pointed him toward joining the Peace Corps following graduation. However, life had other plans for the political science major from Ohio.

House Corporation leaders acted quickly, sharing an annex meant to serve as overflow housing for the chapter, as temporary housing for a refugee family.

John Mabry continues to overcome challenges, drawing strength through support from others and learning lessons we can all apply to fight the friendship recession.

For a recent Red Cross blood drive brothers from the Delta Epsilon Chapter at the University of Kentucky volunteered to help run the event.

Not only does Matthew McConaughey share six truths, but he also discusses the list of 10 life goals he wrote as an undergraduate at the Delt house.

Born and raised in an active and tight-knit Jewish community in Puerto Rico made up of Cuban exiles, Michael Teichberg (Tufts University, 2006) finds that to this day his Delt connections maintain his sense of community, brotherhood and friendship, while strengthening his non-profit work in advocacy, leadership and fundraising.

The rain and cold on a Saturday morning in March didn't stop 14 Delta Tau Delta undergraduates from Delta Omicron Chapter at Westminster College from helping Callaway County Extended Employment.

Over two generations father and son Dick and Rick Ziegler followed a similar journey to Hawaii and beyond in the far Pacific, for a formative time in their lives for different reasons and causes — war and peace, soldiering and teaching.

The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame announced Jack Hogan will be inducted with the 2023 men’s Hall of Fame class.

Jack Kindler was overwhelmed during his 90th birthday party when Centerville, Ohio Mayor Brooks Compton proclaimed Nov. 25 “Jack Kindler Day.”

Yuvraj Chopra continues to play a role as a young leader in New York's Nassau County community.

In the fall semester, International President Ro Palmieri (American University, 1999) sat down with the...

WKYC.com reports on Delt alumnus Yousef Raslan, doctor referenced by Damar Hamlin at NFL Honors.

The importance of helping others drives Landon Baize in his mission to deliver necessities to those in need.

Wylie Shaw may be the youngest campaign manager ever to work for a member of Congress.

I was lucky enough to be hired as a field secretary for Delta Tau Delta upon graduation from Allegheny...

On January 17, 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs recognized Richard “Clem” Clement (Stevens Institute...

Delt brothers whose bonds extend far beyond fraternity walls, came together to talk about life’s journey and the opportunities to make a difference through mentorship, hard work and a passionate commitment to their communities.

When Jacob Moore walked into the campus library in the first semester of his senior year, intending to study for finals, he had no idea that a chance encounter would become a defining moment for the man he is today.

"For their service and loyalty, the Fraternity is forever grateful.”

Three of the 100 Greatest Men’s College Swimmers are members of Delta Tau Delta.

Ryan Venturi is passionate about mental health support and even created a mental health app in high school with his friends.

Year after year Delta Tau Delta’s Delta Gamma Chapter at the University of South Dakota serves hot dogs to fundraise in support of the Fraternity’s national philanthropic partner, JDRF.

Delt alumnus Bob Dotson serves as narrator this half-hour documentary exploring enduring themes of the Frank Capra classic film.

Standing at the podium on a step beside his mom, 6-year-old Charlie Van Hoozer stole the spotlight at Karnea on Aug. 4, repeatedly letting the 500-member audience know “tough” is the best way to describe his life with Type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Ken Folgers had just finished his freshman year of college in 1954 when, as a 3rd class midshipman he spent an 8-week training cruise aboard the Battleship Wisconsin.

With his parents unable to attend his commissioning ceremony due to the pandemic, Josh Zhou knew he could count on his former chapter advisor.

The 85-year-old retired U.S. Army Colonel led the 2022 U.S. Pershing Team competing against British shooters in the Pershing International Trophy Match.

How one chapter raised more than $15,647.81 in a 10-day Muscular Dystrophy Charity Marathon flag football game in 1971.

One of the most successful coaching tenures in the 135-year history of Purdue athletics signed off in June as Devon Brouse (Purdue University, 1971) packed his golf clubs and headed to a most-deserved retirement.

One Delt's research project encouraging shared stories has helped change campus climate as students connect and find unexpected commonalities.

In the era of social media, we often hear about influencers, but these Delt influencers made their mark as all-time leaders before the modern newsfeed.

From an early age, William E. “Brit” Kirwan, II knew he wanted to pursue university life not just as a student, but as a career.

Delta Tau Delta Fraternity presented the Alumni Achievement Award to James C. Morton (Westminster College,...

Through a connection with the Neighborhood Longhorns Program, Gamma Iota Chapter at the University of Texas at Austin further instilled a love for community within their membership ranks.

With help from a chapter brother, the team started by a Delt alumnus raised more than $21,000 for the SoCal Ride for Parkinson's and was named a Team Fox MVP by by the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

In April, nine Delta Tau Delta chapters faced off in a Madden 22 community tournament organized by JDRF...

For business major Fischer Jacobs Commencement in May served as not only the end of one round, but the opening tee shot to a two-month professional opportunity that has given him a clear approach to graduate school this fall.

In their first year as Delts a colony philanthropy chairman and president built community support and established a JDRF One Walk in their community raising more than $52,000 for JDRF.

One undergraduate uncovered the original site of Delta Point, a lost rock outcropping near the university onto which some of the earliest Beta Theta Chapter Delts had inscribed their names and fraternity letters.

As the only living descendants of Mato Niyanpi, Robin L. Zephier and his older brother Harley L. Zephier, self-published “Warrior Is” in 2017.

U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that Jacob Marks (University of Maine, 2024) has been awarded a...

With faith as his foundation, Jacob “Jake” Labus (DePauw University, 2022) has gained incredible leadership...

Grandfather Attends Grandson’s InitiationEarlier this semester Scott Lozer (Ball State University, 2025)...

Delt friendships thrive over Zoom years after graduation.

James Rice (University of California-Los Angeles, 1991) is helping offer humanitarian aid in Ukraine....

Matthew McConaughey (University of Texas at Austin, 1992) released "Greenlights: Your Journal, Your Journey"...

The men of the Gamma Xi Chapter at the University of Cincinnati have worked diligently to foster a relationship with JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.

The Zeta Zeta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity at Morehead State University is no stranger to coming together to help those in need.

At a campus-wide event in August, Iota Nu Chapter President Casey Sheehan (Florida Atlantic University,...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Category 4 storm that battered Louisiana’s coast in late August,...

Music influenced Matt E. Wilson from the time he was a young child, but author, songwriter, musician and performer did not study music in college.

The lifelong bond Scott Schlather and his fellow Zeta Iota Chapter alumni made on the Pensacola campus crossed generations at the time of their initiation and has stood the test of time.

Living the values based on their Delta Tau Delta experience is the key to a friendship and business relationship...

Born Venezuela, where iguanas, giant grasshoppers, wild parrots and other exotic creatures are part of everyday life, Ronald Gonzalez has always been interested in wildlife and nature.

A breadth of experience in print production translates to a sales role helping clients adjust projects to save money and time.

Josh Davidson set his sights on a career in optometry when he was in seventh grade, eventually pursuing a biology degree on the path to optometry school. Now he has developed an innovative solution to address a common concern among his patients.

Austin native Al Staehely (University of Texas at Austin, 1967) grew up in the city that is not only...

It’s easy to see Jon Duraj is the man for the job at Wittenberg University.

Neal Hayhurst accepted earned a United States Teaching Assistantship (USTA) to Austria and is based in Rotholz, Austria, during his fellowship.

With a brother who is an esports professional, it’s no wonder Iota Xi Chapter was poised to run a successful fundraiser for JDRF.

Zeta Chapter joined Delt chapters across the country for the last academic years as they sought creative ways to navigate a challenging school year.

Keith Dennis became the 37th person in the world to complete play of the top 100 golf courses in the world as ranked by GOLF Magazine.

Kent Hance launched a new podcast, Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas, where he shares the most colorful stories from his life as a lawyer, a U.S. Congressman and a university chancellor, along with some hilarious anecdotes about growing up in a small, west Texas town.

When Tselmeg Medsaikhan enrolled in college in Michigan he never imagined he'd be completing his junior year remotely from his home more than 6,000 miles away.

Dylan Mace learned about the opportunity to serve as a University Student Trustee when he was chapter president during his sophomore year.

Alex Tooke, who feeds his passion for outdoor education as an outdoor educator, polished his skills to meet student needs with online video lessons during the pandemic.

Though he earned a degree in journalism, Mark Collier did not take a direct path to serving as magazine publisher and owner.

A few Delt alumni and undergraduates noticed a familiar face in the virtual Parade Across America.

Two Delt seniors are working to address health disparity in their community calling for fair access to COVID-19 vaccines for minority and low-income residents in the Cleveland area.

Since 2007, Irv Hoffman has biked more than 15,000 miles across the U.S. He covered 3,100 miles on his first long ride from San Diego to St. Augustine, Florida.

In the middle of the pandemic, protests around the country erupted, fighting for racial justice. With...

As a type 1 diabetic, Michael Ronald “Mickey” Millsap had a special relationship with Delta Tau Delta’s national philanthropic partner, JDRF.

The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association (IHSBCA) presented Gary Nyhus and his wife, Sandy, with the President’s Award.

Noah Henderson released his new Christmas song "I'm Coming Home" on Dec. 10, marking his debut in the music industry.

“Risky Chicken” came to Ben Reingold as he sat between two Delt brothers in an economics elective called “game theory” in fall 2019.

Members of Gamma Xi Chapter at the University of Cincinnati volunteered with Clean Up Cincy to pick up trash and debris from the streets of the beautiful Queen City.

When Jimmy Linza aged out of youth league baseball at age 18, he followed his father’s footsteps and took over as a coach—the first step in his career as a teacher and coach.

As a recovering addict Jarod Leddy (University of Southern Mississippi, 2000) tells others, “I lost the...

Dail Blake (Baker University, 1989) went on to earn an MBA at Baker, then moved into various roles until...

Though the fall 2020 semester at Morehead State University in Morehead, Ky. was different due to the...

Richard A. Jaccard (Kansas State University, 1940) played a significant role in the Battle of Midway...

Jason Leehan's lifelong learning journey has evolved to include fatherhood and giving back as a Fraternity volunteer, a role he values because of the Fraternity's role in his growth.

After studying the Irish language John Handy as inspired to do more than was done before to help the Irish language grow.

As the new publisher of a local Texas newspaper, Sam Houston has renewed the focus on community news.

Benjamin Moss serves as a campus ambassador for Gift of Life, an organization whose mission is to cure blood cancer through cellular therapy.

On a quest to find meaningful work, Jay Austin (Quincy University, 2015) combines the ambition that led...

As a child who was constantly taking things apart around the house it was no secret Oliver Santangelo...

Edward T. Howell (University of Delaware, 1952) only spent two years on campus, but he maintained a strong...

After a conversation with his aunt last spring, computer engineering and computer science major Maxwell...

Todd Canterbury (Arizona State University, 1992) not only followed in his father’s footsteps, he practically...

Navy veteran Joseph Doran gained a new perspective after an honor flight to Washington, D.C.

The Delta Tau Delta Chapter at Northeastern University remains committed to showing support for the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) and the amazing work they do for so many survivors.

In late March, Pierre Twer helped create a quarantine 5K challenge to help say thank you to Indianapolis-area health care workers on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic

Sinibaldo R. Romero Arocha was one of three students selected as a Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program Fellow at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Rochester, Minn.

In the age of the smartphone, things are more convenient than ever. Limitless information in the palm of your hand, on-demand driving directions, and food!

Strengthening the community is a value every member of Delt carries with them.

A group of Delt brothers who were undergraduates at the University of Minnesota between 1967 and 1973, further solidified the friendship they forged in college through an investment club they started in the late 1970s.

Scott Fedor knew he’d have lifelong friendships through the Fraternity—friendships that further proved to be enduring following a serious injury in 2009.

Paul G. Miller (Purdue University, 1944) was studying engineering at Purdue when an unexpected call changed the course of his life.

Dick Butkus (center) with the Air Force team at the University of IllinoisWhen Timothy Orlowski (University...

Three Delts are part of an international movement to implement sustainable health systems.

Pederson shares the scariest moment aboard the Northwestern during his second season on the boat.

With only 21 days to train, Thomas Ciardi (Case Western Reserve University, 2021) decided to run the...

Last fall, John Dean suited up for his alma mater's Orange Alumni Classic Legends' lacross game. He was the second oldest of the 52 players.

Chad Mariska made his mark in business and in his personal life by saying yes to opportunities.

"We showed all the members of our T1D community there are allies like the men of Delta Tau Delta who stand ready to help us win this battle."

Ross Hedlund is the youngest vice president at the commercial real estate business, Frauenshuh Inc. where he co-leads the corporate services team.

New Yorks’s Nassau County, issued a citation for outstanding community contributions to Yuvraj Chopra, one of the youngest people to ever receive the award.

Brotherhood has a deeper meaning for Josh Ballard now that he shares the Fraternity experience with his older brother Christopher.

Commitment to excellence, creativity, dedication, customer service and personal integrity in providing outstanding support to the mission of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

Matthew Peterson's career insight and leadership guidance grew through Fraternity connections sparked at an Ignite session.

Todd Usnik made lifelong friends on campus, setting the stage for a career focused on guiding others to learn and achieve and a commitment to community involvement.

Graduation ceremonies at the United States Air Force Academy included one Delt last spring, even though there’s no Delt Chapter on the campus.

Rewarding summer jobs benefit kids and community and lead to life lessons about competition, friendship, respect, imagination, God, nature and even bugs.

Delta Tau Delta representatives joined more than 160 youth delegates from all 50 states, and six countries gathered in the nation’s capital in July for the JDRF Children’s Congress.

Dr. David C. Schultz, Sr. wasn’t just another spectator watching the Apollo 11 crew lift off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 16, 1969. Schultz had worked directly with the astronauts coordinating training for their extravehicular activity—the moonwalk.

Ted Howell (Illinois Institute of Technology, 2021) was named to the second team of the Google Cloud Academic All-America team.

Delta Tau Delta representatives joined more than 250 fraternity and sorority members to advocate for value the fraternity and sorority experience and two higher education policy priorities on Capitol Hill.

Candler Cook’s journey as a college football walk-on is a testament to his extraordinary hard work, determination and pursuit of a dream by an average guy with one goal.

As community service chairman Mat Jacowleff was looking for a way to give back to the community when a “sign” led his chapter to a special relationship with one little boy.

Kurt Vetters is on a mission to spark kids' interest in history. With his recent young-adult books he channels his passion for Civil War history to increase interest in history among young and old.

After fifty years, members of Delta Pi Chapter at the University of Southern California continue an annual reunion that started with a fishing trip.

When Shubham Shiwakoti joined Delta Tau Delta, he saw an opportunity to define the norms of the fraternity experience on his campus and transform young men with leadership capabilities to be successful in their post-graduate life.

Zeta Zeta Chapter at Morehead State University raised $1,250 in February through its fourth annual chili cook-off with all proceeds earmarked for the school’s Eagle Essentials Program.

Undergraduate Army veteran Craig Cox makes a significant commitment to volunteer service through the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a nonprofit veteran organization.

Delt alumnus Charles Lochary confirms his grandfather's initiation by Beta Chapter at Ohio University on December 5, 1864, recorded as roll number 39.

Every year since 1976 Gary Forrest has arranged for psychology students from his alma mater to attend a psychotherapy symposium in Colorado.

Inspired by his grandfather, Robert Huffman supports Movember’s mission: to stop men dying too young.

On December 21, 2018, the 30th anniversary of the Pan Am 103 tragedy, Delta Tau Delta shared a story...

Jim Plunkett was the runaway winner of the 1970 Heisman trophy as the nation’s top college football player.

Shenghao Zhou, who graduated from Army basic training last December, has a distinct reason why he wanted to join the U.S. military.

The men of Beta Eta Chapter at the University of Minnesota stepped up to help organizers of the JDRF One Walk in Minneapolis.

Michael Nauman (University of Iowa, 2015) wanted to work for a company where he could have a positive impact on others. At IT giant Microsoft, he does just that.

The study of human experience also instills a spirit of humility, civility, and empathy in all one does.

Taylor Ernst has dedicated countless hours to helping others. He founded and has served as president of Baylor Helping Hands, organizing weekly community service projects.

Rahul Sharma is one of only 13 recipients in 2018 of a full-ride scholarship from the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation presented to Indian nationals each year.

Participating in a ground-breaking surgical procedure in a dolphin and rescuing a stranded baby whale two things this wildlife veterinarian tackled early in his career.

His life he has been devoted to sharing his love of flight as a mentor and teacher of aviation related subjects to young and old and that passion remains strong.

"They are a group of kind young men who demonstrate great work ethic, always have positive attitudes and display a steady commitment to serving in the community."

The world lost two Delts among the 270 killed when Pan Am 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988.

Kettering University students including Delt undergraduates Mitchell Walser (Kettering University-A,...

Some people look forward to spending quality time with their families, but others really struggle to make it through feeling disconnected and alone.

A mother’s instinct led Dave Melin’s wife, Lora, to take their daughter Maggie to urgent care in the middle of the night.

The Beta Sigma Chapter at Boston University hosted a fundraiser to remember a brother and promote mental health awareness.

Earlier this month The Oak Ridge Boys with Delt alumnus Duane Allen (Texas A&M Commerce, 1965) made...

Undergraduate Council representative Michael Nguyen (Case Western Reserve University, 2019) traveled to New York City last month as a guest of the Mental Health & Young Americans conference hosted by Talkspace.

Before he left school to join the Air Force in the early 1950s, Meryln Dethlefson was a top recruit at the Delta Tau Delta’s Gamma Pi Chapter at Iowa State University.

From a week-long series of events at Arizona State University to a macaroni and cheese dinner at North Dakota State University, chapters continue to find creative ways to support JDRF.

The triumph of holding the Commissioner’s Trophy after the 2018 World Series didn’t hit him at first, but the rush of the Red Sox run is sinking in for Nick Sciarratta.

Marcus Luttrell (Sam Houston State University, 1998) accepted Delta Tau Delta’s William L. McLaughlin Award for Heroism.

Gabriele “Gabe” Cheng left his successful seven-year career as a high school teacher to pursue his passion for writing. He is self-publishing his first webcomic called, “For Molly” with art by Benjamin Sawyer.

A 10-day trip to Israel with no expenses? This idea piqued the interest of Heath Schintler (University of Iowa, 2019) when he heard a friend mention the opportunity. The friend, president of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity at the University of Iowa, was introducing a new program open to student leaders.

“I wish I would have started earlier.” My clients, friends, relatives, and just about everyone says the same thing to me. Nobody becomes a millionaire and says to themselves, “I started saving too early!”

He’s one of the most involved students on campus, so it’s no surprise students and faculty nominated Anthony Smith (Sacred Heart University, 2020) for a prestigious award last spring.

In the summer of 1969, the U.S. military was struggling in Vietnam militarily and at home politically. Something had to be done to remind a skeptical public that their men in uniform were the good guys.

Clint Sumrow (University of Texas – Austin, 2005) was just five years old when he received life-saving treatment for cancer.

“Ignite was spending quality time with my brothers and truly focusing on how I could become a better leader,” said Jarred Bierbrauer

If you want to achieve the things you want in life, you have to grow our influence.

Ryan Hinterleiter (University of Florida, 2020) thought his stomach pains were just symptoms of appendicitis....

Inspired by a brief meeting with Rosa Parks and by members of his Stillwater, Okla. community D. Scott...

It took Delt alumnus Jonothon Mitchell just 10 days to make an entire feature film early this summer.

Corso’s passion to use clean technology to create a more environmentally friendly society drove him to create BusRight.

Jack’s blood had become my blood just 14 months before, when he donated his stem cells to me though the National Bone Marrow Registry.

Nick Staviski is working to help educate the world on how energy will impact the future.

As the public historian at the Missouri History Museum, Adam Kloppe revels in the opportunity to read about and research the history of St. Louis.

Professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Henry “Rardy” G. Spratt, Jr., Ph.D. is a co-founder of a clinical infectious disease control research group.

Charles Samuel is the third Delt to receive Wittenberg University’s prestigious Alma Lux recognition in three years.

Ben Glassner beat testicular cancer shortly after he graduated from college, but nearly 20 years later he’s still learning to be a survivor.

Josh Asoodeh's love for competition made him determined to meet the challenge of an Ironman triathlon.

Every little kid dreams about the perfect baseball scenario, bottom of the 9th, bases loaded, two outs, down by three, but instead of being at the plate Brendan King wanted to be in the announcer's box calling the game-winning grand slam.

Larry Rabalais turned his own pursuit of education into a lifetime commitment of educating young people.

In “The Record Store Book” and “Queen City Records,” Mike Spitz shares stunning full-color photos and little-known facts about these still existing and legendary places to buy music.

A college campus is a great place to socialize future service dogs, especially under the care of a trained and dedicated Delt undergraduate.

“If you really love something, and you find a way to do it as much as you can, eventually you’ll get paid to do it.”

At a doctor’s appointment at Boston Children’s, Mat Jacowleff noticed a Give Pints for Half Pints sign that read, “One pint of donated blood can help up to four children.” As his chapter’s community service chair, he realized he and his brothers could help.

A few years ago, Tyler Ames wasn’t even familiar with Australian rules football or footy. Today, he lives in Australia where he plays Division 1 footy in the Eastern Football League in Melbourne.

A few decades ago Xerxes Bhote (University of Colorado, 1984) started organizing a small group of Delts who met every other year in Boulder, Colorado at a fall football game.

Taylor Gage comes from a family with a long tradition of volunteering on political campaigns.

Samantha Anderson's Delt grandfather James “Ken” Wiley (University of Florida, 1961) had a profound influence on her life.

In the summer of 2014, Brian D’Angio (James Madison University, 2020) walked into a garage a few blocks from home to meet some guys in a band that needed a drummer

As part of an on-going search for long-term solutions to the global health crisis, three Butler University...

In 2017 Michael A. Bromberg became the first person on record to climb all of the 200 highest peaks of the contiguous (lower 48 states), a list comprising all peaks above 13,684’ elevation.

Kyle Barger exemplifies the true spirit of entrepreneurial thinking – taking start-up ideas and turning them into successful operations.

Kakra Boye-Doe has called Lawrence, Kansas his hometown since moving to the United States from Ghana when he was seven years old.

When Curtis Stump’s great-great-grandfather joined the Fraternity in 1900, Delta Tau Delta Founding Father Eugene Tarr (Bethany College, 1860) was still living in West Virginia.

Driven by a strong sense of commitment to community service and a love of spending time with animals, Jonathan Spray found the perfect campus volunteer opportunity with “Wags for Mags.”

On July 25, 1998, Jerry Kerr went from being a physically active CEO of a national home-building and real estate development corporation, an avid outdoorsman, and pilot; to a spastic quadriplegic when a diving accident shattered his C-4 vertebrae.

Minnesota native Isaiah Strong (Butler University, 2019) had never left the United States but wanted to challenge himself and grow as an individual. He wanted to broaden his capacity to understand the world, so he decided to study abroad.

When your dad is a huge Washington Redskins fan, and you want to surprise him, why not tweet Washington Redskins’ linebacker, Mason Foster and ask for game tickets?

An avid mountain biker, trail runner and fan of the Backbone Trail, a nearly 67-mile trail in the Santa Monica Mountains, it makes sense that Britt Terrell named the professional financing company he founded after the path he loves.

Bilal Jawed set his sights high to achieve the most he could in his college career. As one of two commencement speakers last spring, Jawed encouraged his classmates to stay involved and work toward making human connections to solve life’s problems.

Chapter President Cade Baker (Grand Valley State University, 2019) is one of two members of Iota Upsilon Chapter at Grand Valley State University with type 1 diabetes.

Retired Naval Rear Admiral Ronald Narmi (Iowa State University, 1955) was one of three inductees to the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame in September.

Ken Austin (Oregon State University, 1953), the namesake of Austin Hall at his alma mater, is an engineer and entrepreneur who has truly left a mark on the history of Oregon State.

In 2014 Pierre Schreyer spent his 17th birthday at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland, Calif. Pierre was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when he was 16 years old.

When you grow up in a small coastal island town mostly known for its lobster fishermen and stunning ocean views, pursuing a career in professional athletics isn’t a common career path according to Sam Coombs.

Leaders from Gamma Eta Chapter are taking a proactive approach to improving campus safety at George Washington...

Alex Schriver, 28 (Auburn University, 2010), SVP of Public Affairs at Targeted Victory, from Navy Yard.

The goal is clear. Prevent hazing. National Hazing Prevention Week is an opportunity for campuses, schools, communities, organizations, and individuals to raise awareness about the problem of hazing, educate others about hazing, and promote prevention

Brothers at the University of Tennessee Help Raise Mental Health AwarenessAs student body president,...

When I reflect on my time as an undergraduate, one powerful theme always comes to mind: brotherhood.

Community engagement touches the core of Delt values, so it is no surprise to find Officer Lee Colegrove

When he was just 16, Clarence Lau (University of California – Riverside, 2020) started working as a summer intern for NASA.

James “Strude” Thruston is training for the Dallas Marathon in December, with an eye toward the Boston Marathon in April 2018.

Asher Wildman wanted to report on games and athletes since he played youth sports. He began his broadcast career in fourth grade on Gator-TV at Riverglades Elementary School in Parkland, Florida.

Creating positive change to the campus fraternity culture is especially important to brothers of the Omicron Chapter at the University of Iowa.

Chapter leaders from Iota Psi Chapter at Northeastern University have found that planning practical and...

While volunteering at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin, Andrew Lauber (Lawrence University,...

Two worlds came together when Ned Gustafson joined the JDRF International staff in Minneapolis last July. Gustafson was familiar with JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, even before Delta Tau Delta established its partnership with JDRF in 2012.

Tim Poellmann (University of Wisconsin – Madison, 2013) had just moved to Milwaukee in 2015 when he was invited to talk about an interest group at Marquette University.

A senior from Costa Rica, Konstantinos Mira (Emory University, 2017) wanted to stay involved with Delta...

Growing up Chad Brand (University of Alabama, 2018) heard stories about his dad’s time in the Delta Eta Chapter and the strong bonds he had made.

Branch Rickey (University of Michigan, 1915) and George Sisler (Ohio Wesleyan University, 1904) are both native Ohioans and Delts famous for their baseball careers.

When Juan Carlos Castillo (University of South Florida, 2018) joined Delta Tau Delta and learned about the Fraternity’s philanthropic partnership with JDRF Castillo knew he was in the right place.

What’s your congress person’s name? Have you ever sent them an email? Have you ever called them?

Fifteen brothers from the Epsilon Mu Chapter participated in Ball State University’s Dance Marathon on...

Jake Hollander (American University, 2014) says the backwards nature of St. Louis politics drove his...

Mackinac Island was a fitting backdrop for three Delta Tau Delta alumni to gather last fall to preserve...

Dr. Thomas Braun (University of Pittsburgh, 1969) is the dean of the University of Pittsburgh’s School...

The chapter presidents at the University of North Dakota and University of Minnesota were friends long before they became Fraternity brothers.

Anyone who has met Bob Ferguson (University of Cincinnati, 1971) knows he’s a talker. His ability to...

Beta Zeta Chapter at Butler University has a strong history of support for philanthropic causes. They...

Todd Costigan, got doubly lucky last summer when he took a job as a guest service ambassador with the Chicago Cubs.

Robbie Massengale is not a typical member of the Iota Theta Chapter at Kennesaw State University. He’s not enrolled in any classes nor does he attend the school, but that is not his choice.

The Iota Tau Chapter at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., has taken on the challenge to raise...

People like dogs. That’s what members of the Gamma Rho Chapter at the University of Oregon determined when they decided to hold a dog-themed fundraiser in support of JDRF during National Diabetes Awareness Month last November.

Michael Bracciale (Florida State University, 2015) has been thinking about bad breath since his freshman year of college.

Fifty years ago, when Rick Ziegler (Allegheny College, 1968) lived near the Berlin Wall he never imagined moving a piece of the Wall to Hawaii.

Scott Wise (Ball State University, 1996), known for his successful restaurant business, has committed to increasing the percentage of employees with developmental disabilities...

Named to the “Forty Under 40” list for the class of 2016 by Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ), Jason Spilbeler (DePauw University, 2007) has been widely recognized for his career achievements and his community involvement.

Baker University quarterback Logan Brettell (2018) earned the prestigious 2016 College Division Academic All-American of the Year award, announced in November by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

Caden Duve (Northern Colorado University, 2017) went all in when it came to taking leadership roles in the Fraternity.

Thirty years ago, Bob Bowser (University of Florida, 1961) put his 20-plus years of experience teaching...

Ever the genteel Southern gentlemen, a humble Alexander Earle would likely never define himself as an...

Three undergraduate programming awards were new to Karnea in 2016. Historically, chapters are recognized...

Michael Rondon (Westminster College, 2017) was just three years old when he was diagnosed with type 1...

Though he had retired after several decades of teaching the blind and visually impaired, Craig L. Phillips (Ohio State University, 1972) jumped at the chance to get back to work when a cutting-edge project he’d started years ago, finally had a chance to come to fruition.

James Washburn (Louisville Crescent Colony, 2017) grew up in the small town of Dresden, Tennessee in a family with strong ties to military and a strong sense of civic duty.

Last fall the brothers of Theta Xi Chapter at Eastern Michigan University decided that hosting fundraisers and donating money to JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research, wasn’t enough.

The founders of Delta Tau Delta’s College of Charleston Crescent Colony were formally inducted into Delta...

Driven by a sense of community and their desire to provide for others Zeta Zeta Chapter members at Morehead...

Since the partnership between JDRF and Delta Tau Delta began in 2012, there have been significant advances...

Being behind a microphone and talking about sports is where Vince Russo (Robert Morris University, 2017)...

Wesley Della Volla (American University, 2006) fell in love with storytelling while working in his high...

Mount Saint Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio is known for developing students who are critical thinkers,...

After joining the Delta Tau Chapter John Lober (Bowling Green State University, 1964) became the chapter’s...

Epsilon Lambda alumni gathered to celebrate their brotherhood and remember those that have gone on before.October...

Anil Salem (The College of New Jersey, 2018) is redefining what it means to be a "renaissance man" at...

National Hazing Prevention Week, officially designated for the last full week of September, is an opportunity...

The flooding rains that came to southern Louisiana sometimes measured more than three inches per hour...

Dustin Santjer (University of South Dakota, 2017) is a finance and political science major who initially...

Brian Weisbaum (Indiana University, 2007) got a crash course in life with type 1 diabetes (T1D) when...

Dan Olmetti and Gary Stock both joined Delta Tau Delta at the University of Florida in 1968. As chapter...

Brooks Leftwich (University of Tennessee, 2019) spent his summer impacting the lives of the needy in...

Jack Daugherty (Ohio University, 1949) landed on Iwo Jima on February 22, 1945. He was among the 30,000...

Jay Keasling (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1986) wants to make biology easier to engineer and as a...

For the past four years, Jimmy Simpson (Purdue University, 2016) and his crew have enjoyed life in the...

When Andrew Brasuk (University of Washington, 2016) learned about the Green Greek Representative program...

When Ryan Cantwell (Sacred Heart University, 2017) left his Fairfield, Connecticut campus and headed...

On the campuses of Clemson University, The Ohio State University and Texas State University the recently...

For years, Flint, Michigan faced problems with its water system. Without a corrosion control plan and...

In the fall of 2012 when Martin Angus (Stevens Institute of Technology, 2011) began reflecting on the...

Earlier this month 94-year-old Grady Drake (University of Florida, 1947) made the drive from South Florida...

The Beta Xi Chapter at Tulane University continues to expand its horizons as it welcomes three new members...

Performing under the name DJ Kurr, Brian Kerr (Florida State University, 2015) was named the number one...

Kyle Morgan (Wabash, 2017) and Adam Zink (Wabash, 2019) followed the Delta Tau Delta footsteps of their...

As winter storm Jonas bore down on the East Coast in late January, Rho Chapter President Anthony Grasso...

Soon after he joined the chapter in 2012 Sam Snemis (Indiana University, 2016) felt an obligation to...

Henry Joe (Cornell, 1982) has made it his passion to find and identify members from his Delta Tau Delta...

As a Beta Gamma undergraduate, I want to share a few of my experiences within Delta Tau Delta and to...

Long before they met at the University of North Dakota Mike Fretschel (2003), Matt Simondet (2003) and...

Meeting Jan. 8-9 at the Hyatt Grand Cypress, site of the 2016 Orlando Karnea, the Arch Chapter of Delta...

Anthony Sansone (University of Iowa, 2016) didn’t know much about Greek life when he arrived at the University...

As new member educator, Brad Summey (Kennesaw State University, 2011) often told chapter members, “You...

Many describe being a chapter advisor much like the role of a “dad.” When Mike Hart’s (Bowling Green,...

Paul Artale (University of Ottawa, 2001) (a.k.a. Paulo) has never considered himself disabled. He has...

“We all have something to give, whether it’s your time, your knowledge or just a referral, we all have...

Rajiv Patel (Central Florida, 1999) credits his membership in Delta Tau Delta for the essential quality...

Through a grant from the Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation and the Norval B. Stephens Grants for...

The Fraternity is pleased to announce its return of the Beta Psi Chapter to Wabash College in Crawfordsville,...

We all see the memes and quotes floating around social media. Recently, one read, “You aren’t wealthy...

The renovation of the Alpha Chapter of Delta Tau Delta at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., has been...

What does it take to make an impact? Trust, communication, passion and dedication. John Baar (Sewanee...

We have all heard it. Which fraternity did you join? The party one, the nerdy one, the preppy one? Andrew...

“For the education of youth.” It is a simple concept but at the essence of Delta Tau Delta’s founding...

When the Fraternity initiated the Ignite program in 2012 the focus was squarely on the undergraduates....

Four years ago, the Gamma Pi House Corporation at Iowa State University put in motion the plans to demolish...

In case you are not familiar, type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that affects millions of...

Every other year for nearly 15 years, the Beta Kappa alumni who graduated in the early- and mid-eighties...

Growth is the key to sustainability. Expanding the Fraternity’s reach and recruiting men of excellence...

Chapters across the country are seeing great success in their recruitment efforts, with outstanding gains...

Passion. If Scott Rice (Cornell University, 1990) chooses to do something, he does it with passion. In...

Treasurer. Sergeant-at-arms. Risk manager. IFC executive member. New member mentor. It is an enviable...

Omicron Chapter Brotherhood Chairman explains why the brotherhood at Iowa is second to none.Brotherhood...

Ben Watson (University of Kentucky, 2015) describes in his own words how hazing was eradicated at the...

What makes new member education meaningful? Change Options Remove Joe Manoles, North Dakota State...

At this time last year, to say the shelter at Syracuse University was rough around the edges was a mild...

The New England Alumni Chapter was founded in 2012 when Gamma Nu alumni Bryan Adams and Ross Theriault...

How does Mark Lipnickey (Vanderbilt University, 2016) believe a chapter can achieve excellence? By building...

Second-year consultants answer three questions describing what makes a chapter of excellence.What is...

University of California-Santa BarbaraThe Delta Psi Alumni House Corporation spent the summer months...

We all have moments in which events align to make a single emotion perfectly clear. For Dave Schreiner,...

Bobby McDonnell (Virginia Tech University, 2017) has heard countless phrases and comments throughout...

Pink lawn flamingos, colorful bikes and umbrellas, and a giant T-Rex skeleton. This is the scene Zachary...

It is dark and all but silent in the windowless gathering room in the basement at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston,...

Between 1977 and 2006, the Beta Tau Chapter at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln won 20 Hugh Shields...

On Sept. 13, more than 50 alumni, actives and invited guests of Delta Tau Delta (Chi Chapter) at Kenyon...

As students’ progress through their college experience, everything for the most part is mapped out. The...

The Pros:Experience. The primary reason to ignore earning little to no income during an internship is...

According to Scott Heydt (Moravian College, 2002), Delta Tau Delta's Director of Academic Affairs, Matthew...

Suffering from a car accident, whether it was severe or a minor fender bender, can leave you feeling...

Last year in 2012, I set a goal of being a TEDx speaker in 2013. I did not know where it would be nor...

Recently I was flying Southwest Airlines from Raleigh-Durham, N.C. to Kansas City, Mo., for an important...

When packing for a short weekend trip, the first thing you should do is choose what your top and bottom...

I love to eat. I am also generally lacking in the available funds department. Sound familiar? Food is...

Many of you out there may have never driven during snowy conditions. But moving to new places for a job...

We have all found ourselves in those long car rides. What do we do? How should we pass the time? Instead...

Gift CardsSome manufacturers set minimum advertised prices, and retailers skirt this rule by offering...

The internet has made shopping both easy and more difficult at the same time. We can now check prices...

It is much easier to maintain one’s health while at home. You have more time to cook your own healthy...

‘Thinking differently’ is an essential and fundamental concept for living a successful, and more importantly,...

As autumn creeps up in a multitude of vibrant colors and decreasing temperatures, so too comes one of...

Facebook. Twitter. LinkedIn. Instagram. Vine. With so many different social media sites being used by...

If you can get past the idea that the clothing once had a previous owner, there is a tremendous opportunity...

This week is National Hazing Prevention Week, when organizations of all shapes, sizes and creeds come...

Summer break is over, and it’s time to dust the cobwebs out of the recesses of your mind once used for...

When one thinks of a standing in front of a crowd to give a presentation, there seems to be an immediate...

Many Delts may wonder why philanthropy and community service are such a focal point of the Fraternity....

Do you actually know how much money you spend? Do you know what exactly you spend it on? Knowledge of...

Alex Rodriguez is far from a role model.He went to strip clubs. He was a misogynist. And he used performance-enhancing...

Chapters succeeding with The Road have one thing in common—all of them have alumni or volunteer support....

Your last midterm is done and the tantalizing smell of one full week of exam-less freedom lingers on...

Student Loans: Hated by all and feared by many. Lots of people have them, and if you were lucky enough...

Questions, frustration, disappointment, anger, sadness and fraud: all of these are words I have heard...

Whether you are pursuing a higher degree or joining the titans of industry, there is one thing every...

On Sept. 15 over 30 alumni, actives and invited guests of Delta Tau Delta (Chi Chapter) at Kenyon College...

While sitting in my room this Saturday working on a final paper, one of my fellow Delts entered my room...

This week I am registering for my last semester of classes at Chapman University, and with that I am...

Updating your Facebook page, tweeting, reality television, going out, errands, deadlines, etc...the build-up...

After a hectic day followed by a membership committee meeting, I returned to my room one afternoon to...

Many brothers boast the level of brotherhood they share with each other. Examples like new member class...

Hosting a group of friends or colleagues at your apartment or home isn’t rocket science, but it does...

Believe it or not, social gatherings after college are a little different than a Fraternity mixer or...

Epsilon Iota-A has worked very hard the past three years to implement The Road. This month we would like...

You might be asking yourself, what is a 30-second elevator speech?It is the dreaded response to the question,...

Have you been fitted for a suit? Created a personal budget? Changed the oil in your car? Are you real...

I travel quite a bit for the fraternity, and those travels are often filled with memorable moments. Perhaps...

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt DisneyThere will never be a magic...

“Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean...

21 Outstanding Road Program IdeasEMU RoadThroughout the past week, I have received almost 70 Road plans...

Many of our chapter leaders are either now halfway through their terms of office or, like myself, are...

Leadership and the NCAA Basketball TournamentI am a huge fan of the NCAA basketball tournament. In my...