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Joe Burns '54 (Left), George Quinn '55 (Middle) Vince Rettew '55 (Right)   This month we are taking a trip down memory lane, all the way back to the ’50s! How “nifty” does this Sigma Phi Epsilon hangout look? Here’s some 1955 trivia that wi

Thanks to Fred Achenbach '57 for answering our survey! We asked him about his favorite place to go in Philadelphia, his favorite college tradition, and where life since Penn has taken him. Here's what he had to say:  Where was your favorite place to go in Philly, why was this place so special to y

As you know, being a part of a fraternity offers more than just a social experience—as Brothers, we gained a sense of community, a place to call home, preparation for post-grad life, and the life-changing, lifelong benefits of friendship, leadership, and shared values.   What do 85% of the executives of Fortune 500

If there was ever a time that Sigma Phi Epsilon could benefit from your support and a strong show of alumni giving, it’s now. Our giving year began in September 2020 and will be closing soon. Your donations are vital to our efforts to maintain connections among our alumni and sustain the values of leadership and service that lives in

It’s time to start planning to truly reconnect with our Brothers once again, live and in person.   Mark your calendar now for University of Pennsylvania Homecoming 2021: November 6, 2021. More details will be shared as soon as they are available, but it’s not too early to start making your travel plans. 

There is a long list of famous SigEps, and that’s not surprising. After all, Pennsylvania Delta is a place where we learned leadership and incentive, and that attracts men of character. Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Suess, was a SigEp from Dartmouth. Actor John Goodman pledged at Southwest Missouri State University. Wall

In this shot from Frank Barrett ’65, it looks like the class of 1965 is having the time of their lives! Front row, L-R: Jack Slipka ’67, Connie Eberstein ’65, Jim Spendiff ’65, Marilyn Monroe, Unknown, Ralph Wilson ’65, 

Joey Lohmann (C’22) is one of the founders and leaders of an organization called Lockdown Letters which has sent thousands of thank you notes to medical staff in hospitals around the country during the pandemic. Please see below an article about Lockdown Letters which was featured in 

Bauti Gallino (W'23) recently released his album of original songs entitled "Risky Text." Bauti is a sophomore from Bryn Mawr, PA in Wharton. He is a member of The Pennchants, an all-male acapella group at Penn. The album has been a passion project of his since last April, and he and his friends from home worked virtually for months

For many of us, Sigma Phi Epsilon is the source of most of our great Penn memories. For this reason, we want to hear from YOU! Keep the conversation going with your brothers and tell us what Sigma Phi Epsilon meant to you. See below what some of your fellow alumni brothers had to say in response to recent surveys.  “Decades

We want to take a moment to thank our alumni brothers represented in the all-time donor table for their annual fund contributions and campaign pledges. The all-time donor chart includes any brother who has given back at some point since leaving campus. If you’re interested in how your decade has performed in all-time gi

Brother Dan Wharton '99, partner and founder of Commerce Ventures, a sector-focused VC fund, investing in infrastructure and enablers for the Commerce Continuum recently spoke on the Wharton FinTech Podcast. He discussed his background, the evolution of the FinTech industry, and much more. Click

Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, Brother Joey Lohmann became a founding member of Lockdown Letters, a student-run volunteer organization that sends thank-you letters to first responders. Since March, they have sent almost 9,000 letters to 111 facilities in 40 different states. This is what Joey had to say about his t

'80s brothers: get ready for a blast from the past. Check out this shot; doesn’t this 1983 Penn SigEp hangout look bodacious? Here’s some 1983 trivia that’ll take you right back:  Penn Football: The Quakers were coached by  Jerry Berndt, had a record of 6-3-1, and were Ivy League co-champions. Penn Tu

Brother Craig D. Mills ’84 is the 72nd President of The Union League of Philadelphia! He graced the cover of their most recent issue of the members’ publication titled Banner. We cheer on Brother Mills, who is currently an Executive Shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll &

Brotherhood has special meaning to us fraternity men; we have a bond that isn't easily understood by outsiders. We share a special connection forged during crazy nights filled with fun memories that resulted in lifelong friendships, all thanks to the organization that bonded us together for life: Pennsylvania Delta of ΣΦΕ.

What were the best nicknames you called your brothers and how did they come about?   When's the last time you saw a Pennsylvania Delta Chapter brother in person? Who were you with, where were you, and what was the occasion? Do you have a photo from that day?  What do you remember about the top social event the year y

Each of us had our own unique experience of 2020… But even as we all manage the disruptions—homeschooling our kids on the side, welcoming our college students home early, helping our parents order groceries online—we were fortunate to be on the frontlines for one of the brightest silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic: co

Congratulations to Brother Charles Crawford Jr. ’85, who leads Hyperion Bank and was recently named one of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs for 2020. See the or