Chapter News

Alberta

The Alberta Chapter has partnered with the Edmonton Food Bank for many years and recently took its support even further. The chapter created a private endowment fund called the Delta Upsilon Building Better Futures Fund with a target of $10,000 raised to support the food bank. Brothers also work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton to support after school care programs.

2025 marked the Alberta Chapter’s 90th year as a chapter. Brothers celebrated with a large event with alumni and by continuing to be an active part of the campus community. This fall, the brothers hosted a barbeque and open discussion with the UAlberta Men’s Health Group, as well as a paint night with Kappa Alpha Theta.

Arlington

In summer 2025, the Arlington Chapter took its recruitment efforts to a new level. Knowing that many students remain on campus in the summer, the chapter hosted tabling events to meet prospective members and hosted mini recruitment workshops. By the time Orientation Week came, the chapter was prepared to turn every orientation event into an opportunity for engagement. Through strategic tabling and genuine conversations, members introduced the chapter’s mission to hundreds of incoming students. These efforts not only boosted the chapter’s visibility but also laid the groundwork for a thriving fall recruitment season.

Clarkson

This past fall, the brothers of the Clarkson Chapter hosted their first parents' weekend barbecue at the chapter house. They followed up by watching the Clarkson Golden Knights win against Michigan Tech. The chapter hopes to host this event again next year and wants to thank all the families who participated. The Clarkson Chapter also welcomed six new members in the fall, its biggest fall class in recent years.

DePauw

The DePauw Chapter had more time to focus on campus and community engagement this fall after the university moved primary recruitment to January. The chapter hosted several small service events throughout the fall in hopes to get brothers involved, and it worked. The brothers logged 636 service hours in the semester. The chapter partnered with the local Rotary Club, food pantries and several other organizations. It hosted a sexual assault awareness event with Alpha Chi Omega and put on multiple trick-or-treat stations for their neighbors. After Halloween, the brothers hosted a pumpkin smashing event that raised $250 for cancer awareness.

Over the summer, the DePauw Chapter hosted an Alumni Reunion Weekend with associate member classes ending in 0 and 5. Forty alumni returned home to 626 Seminary Street to be gifted with commemorative mugs and composite reprints. Notably, 10 members of the class of 2000 and 10 out of the 13 members of the 1985 class visited.

Illinois

The Illinois Chapter has been making the most of its renovated house. In September, an alumni reunion was held to show off the renovations, and in October, the men hosted an event called Pupsilon in the yard to raise money for Moore’s Rescue Ranch. During this event, the animal shelter brought its cutest dogs to the house. For a small fee, those on campus could come play with the dogs and purchase donuts and apple cider. Then in November, the chapter celebrated Dad’s Day with a football game tailgate, as well as a rock concert from a band called Vertigo to end the day.

The chapter also believes having the renovated chapter house helped its recruitment efforts this year. In December, the chapter initiated 17 new brothers.

Iowa State

So far this school year, the Iowa State Chapter has continued its focus on service and philanthropy. The first of its two philanthropy events was a DU Car Wash where the chapter members washed cars and handed out snow cones. During Delta Scoopsilon, the chapter sold ice cream sundaes. Both events were sponsored by Red Bull who donated energy drinks to be given away/sold at the events. In total, both events raised more than $5,000. By working concession stands at basketball games and selling its parking lot for football games, the chapter raised an additional $3,400.

The chapter is proud of recent renovations that have been made to the chapter house. This includes new hardwood flooring on the second floor of the house, a new roof, and renovated second-floor bathrooms. On Dec. 6, 2025, the chapter initiated 30 new brothers.

Kansas State

This fall, the Kansas State Chapter focused on philanthropy, service and building brotherhood within the chapter. It’s annual Delta Hoopsilon and Delta Spooksilon events raised money for the Global Service Initiative. Meanwhile, the chapter stayed active in service by participating in events like neighborhood leaf raking and volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters. To strengthen its brotherhood, the chapter also hosted events like paintball, a Madden tournament, a bowling night, a Kansas City Chiefs watch party, and more.

Lehigh

In November 2025, Lehigh's Office of Student Involvement recognized the Lehigh Chapter at the Fraternity and Sorority Life Leadership Awards. Delta Upsilon was named Most Improved Chapter, and Chad Paul, Lehigh ’76, was recognized as Lehigh’s Greek Life Chapter Advisor of the Year.

The Lehigh Chapter also carried forward its strong tradition of community service. Brothers once again volunteered at Broughal Middle School, helping prepare meals and supporting students during homework hours. Others dedicated weekends to keeping Bethlehem, PA beautiful by cleaning parks, playgrounds and public community spaces. Through fundraising for cancer research and contributions to Delta Upsilon’s Global Service Initiative, the Lehigh Chapter deepened its commitment to philanthropy.

Missouri

Homecoming remains one of the top events of the year at the University of Missouri, and this fall, DU partnered with Alpha Phi on a Sorry! board game themed week. Throughout the year, the brothers also enjoyed participating in other fraternity/sorority events such as Gamma Phi Beta’s Moonball volleyball tournament.

The chapter was proud to welcome 47 new brothers in the fall, bringing its membership total to 170. To strengthen its brotherhood, the chapter hosted several brotherhood events including a Ryder Cup style golf tournament where brothers from different classes competed against each other.

North Dakota

The North Dakota Chapter hosted two notable philanthropy events this fall. It’s biannual Quesadilla Feed raised more than $2,700 for the Global Service Initiative by selling quesadillas to those on campus. Dogs and Donuts featured dogs from a local animal shelter and the opportunity to purchase donuts. The chapter also initiated 22 new brothers in the fall and had an average fall GPA of 3.37. A Homecoming formal brought more than 100 undergraduates and alumni together.

Penn State

The Penn State Chapter values campus involvement and is an active participant in Thon each year. In 2025-2026, past Chapter President Austin Parisi, Penn State ’26, is serving as president of the Penn State Interfraternity Council, and Brother Brandon Bayer, Penn State ’26, leads the PSU Asset Management Group as its president.

Rochester

The Rochester Chapter stayed busy this fall by hosting or participating in a number of events. Brother Noah Selo, Rochester ’28, took home first place in Sigma Delta Tau’s Mr. University of Rochester competition, and a number of brothers participated in No Shave November to support cancer education and awareness. The chapter also hosted its annual Pig Roast during Alumni Weekend giving undergraduates and alumni the chance to interact.

San Diego State

During the fall 2025 semester, the San Diego State Chapter organized and led a series of philanthropy events with Chi Omega in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Events included a custom T-shirt fundraiser, a Pie a DU and Chi O event, a giveback night with the local frozen yogurt shop, and more, all designed to increase student participation and charitable impact.

The chapter initiated 17 new brothers this fall and hosted a chapter awards ceremony with alumni. During the ceremony, Oliver Tracy, San Diego State ’27, was recognized with the Most Valuable Brother Award; Ahmad Seris, San Diego State ’28, received the Most Improved Member Award; Robbie Perez, San Diego State ’28, was honored with Brother of the Year; and Matthias Wolf, San Diego State ’29, received the Erik Stroman Associate Member of the Year Award.

Syracuse

The Syracuse Chapter was actively involved in philanthropy and service this fall by both hosting events and participating in campus and community initiatives. The brothers organized a Mud Tug philanthropy event benefiting The Thirst Project, raising funds and awareness for global access to clean drinking water. To further support this cause, they hosted a guest speaker from The Thirst Project who educated members on the organization’s mission and the tangible impact of their fundraising efforts.

The chapter also created a new housing position dedicated to bringing more life and character to the chapter house through the development of murals and creative visual improvements throughout the space. This role focuses on fostering pride in the house, creating a more welcoming environment for members and guests, and strengthening the chapter’s identity.

Tampa

This fall, the Tampa Chapter supported the Merciful Project in Tampa by volunteering to foster dogs for the day. Brothers helped provide temporary care, attention and exercise for the dogs while giving them a break from the shelter environment. This, along with other brotherhood activities, helped the chapter members connect with one another, including six new initiates. The chapter is also proud that seven brothers earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher this fall.

Western Illinois

The Western Illinois Chapter successfully hosted its annual Haunted Trail philanthropy event this fall. Thanks to the outstanding support of alumni and campus and community members, the event exceeded expectations and resulted in a $3,000 donation to the Global Service Initiative. The chapter was also excited to host a Building Better Men Retreat with Fraternity staff and initiate 15 new brothers.

Wichita

The Wichita Chapter hosted its first Delta Spooksilon fundraiser this fall where brothers hosted a Halloween costume contest, mummy wrapping competition, pumpkin bowling and more. The chapter also wishes to congratulate Brother Elliot Cotterill, Wichita ’26, on his acceptance into the WSU nursing program.

Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Chapter hosted two great events with Kappa Kappa Gamma this fall. One was a hotdog eating contest that was announced by Mike Mahnke, Wisconsin ’84, who also announces Wisconsin Badger football games. The other was a philanthropy/social event where the DU and KKG members worked with the Milwaukee Brewers to reserve a section of the ballpark. The chapter also had more than 50 attendees at its annual alumni dinner. This year, Jeff Stoltman, Wisconsin ’84, served as the guest speaker. Stoltman is the program leader of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile program and spoke about his experience in the professional world.