reinstallation ceremony held for Delaware Chapter

April 13, 2026 – Delta Upsilon is excited to officially welcome the Delaware Chapter back into its active chapter roster. The Reinstallation Ceremony was held for the group on April 13, 2026, which marked 56 years and one day since it's original Installation. 

The Delaware Chapter began DU's 102nd chapter on April 11, 1970, and eventually closed in 1983. Expansion recruitment efforts to restart the chapter were set to begin in 2020 but were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recruitment finally began in spring 2021, with the Associate Chapter Ceremony being held on Nov. 12, 2021. 

The next few years proved rocky for the associate chapter as it navigated forming a brotherhood, remaining effects of the pandemic, and a university suspension. Fortunately, with the help of university administration, Fraternity staff, and alumni advisors, the group remained resolved in the desire to become a rechartered chapter. 

During the Reinstallation Ceremony, Rite II of the Initiation Ceremony is also held for three new brothers. In total, 79 men listed as Founding Fathers for the rechartered group. The ceremonies were held on campus in Smith Hall 120 in front of friends, family and alumni. A reception was held immediately following. 

The Ritual Team for the ceremonies included DU Executive Director Justin Kirk, Boise State ’00, as Master; Chapter Advisor Edward Lach, NC State ’79, as Examiner; Past Chapter President Jackson Schreiner, Delaware ’26, as Chief Marshal; and VP Membership Education Christopher Gardner, Delaware ’28, as Chaplain. Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Board Chairman Brad John, Iowa ’96, gave The Charge Address.

Congratulations to the Texas Chapter!

Delaware Chapter Founding Fathers