Illinois Delta – Illinois
Submitted By: Matthew Greenstein ’23
Illinois Delta had a strong and productive fall semester, building on the momentum of last spring’s exceptional recruitment. We hosted numerous events, with Dad’s Weekend standing out as a major highlight. Brothers and families gathered for a morning tailgate before the Illinois football game, followed by an afternoon barbecue at the chapter house that brought everyone together for food, music and conversation. Our biannual barn dance was another standout event, featuring bus transportation to a decorated barn, country music, dancing and a fun night away from campus. Chaplain Max Schilawski ’24 also launched a weekly Bible study open to all members, creating a meaningful space for reflection, community and personal growth. The fall 2025 Semi-Formal at Alto Winery offered a scenic evening with dinner, music and camaraderie, giving brothers and their dates a chance to celebrate. Early November’s annual Frost party transformed the chapter house into a winter-themed venue with lighting, decorations and a DJ, closing out the semester with one of the most memorable nights of the year. The chapter continued its commitment to service through campus cleanups and uplifting chalk messages and implemented weekly study hours to support academic success.
Initiations: 38
Chapter Size: 134
Illinois Epsilon – Illinois State
Submitted By: Mike Mile ’25
This semester was a strong one. We raised more than $2,600 for OSF and collected more than 500 pledge cards during Hunter’s Fund Safe Driving Week, marking one of our most impactful semesters in service and philanthropy. Brothers stayed active across campus, participating and placing in multiple events hosted by other registered student organizations. We strengthened brotherhood through a camping trip to Missouri, welcomed 28 newly initiated brothers that brought the chapter to 70 members, and hosted a successful alumni homecoming tailgate. We also congratulate Jacob Lakin ’25 for his work as recruitment chair, Lucas Racine ’25 for leading a strong semester in philanthropy and Ryan Phieffier ’25 for elevating brotherhood events. Overall, it was a productive and memorable semester for Illinois State Phi Psi.
Initiations: 28
Chapter Size: 69
Illinois Zeta – DePaul
Submitted By: Marco Torrens ’24
Illinois Zeta welcomed its biggest fall class for the second year in a row, extending bids to 15 new members. Illinois Zeta elected its new executive board and is excited to recruit a large spring new-member class as well as promote alumni engagement and professional development for the next term. The new executive board is also focused on serving the community and has signed up for food drives and other service opportunities. Members volunteered for DePaul’s Tuesday Suppers, which prepares and serves food. The chapter aims for all members to be involved in three or more volunteer or community service opportunities. Illinois Zeta is planning to host its winter quarter initiation Feb. 28, followed by the Chicago Alumni Association Founders Day.
Initiations: 10
Chapter Size: 35
Illinois Eta – SIUE
Submitted By: Luke Milbrandt ’23
This semester our chapter was proud to initiate two new members into Phi Kappa Psi at SIUE. We also hosted an alumni golf event at Park North and had a great time meeting and connecting with alumni of the Illinois Eta Chapter. In philanthropy, our brothers volunteered at the TreeHouse Wildlife Center and are looking forward to running our Hunter’s Pledge Week again next semester. We participated in a Greek wedding with Kappa Kappa Gamma and a day at the zoo with Delta Phi Epsilon. For fundraising, we partnered with Busch Stadium, working concession stands during home games and receiving a portion of the proceeds. We had a great semester and are excited to carry that momentum into the spring.
Initiations: 2
Chapter Size: 15
Illinois Theta – UIC
Submitted By: Jeremy Paszek ’25
Illinois Theta had a phenomenal semester marked by growth, achievement, leadership and strong brotherhood. We kicked off the fall by volunteering at the Chicago Marathon, where brothers showed up in full force to give back to the community and represent the chapter. Financially, we made major strides, raising $20,000 through various philanthropy events to reduce chapter debt — a major milestone that energized the entire brotherhood. Socially, the chapter hosted several successful events, including its semiannual barn dance and a packed Fratsgiving celebration. This semester also marked a historic moment for Illinois Theta as we doubled our chapter size, earning UIC’s highest bid count and largest initiation class. We’re proud of the work and dedication our brothers have shown and look forward to continuing this momentum.
Initiations: 28
Chapter Size: 58
Illinois Iota – NIU
Submitted By: Landon Whelchel ’24
We initiated 17 new members. We also held our annual pig roast for parents. As the semester ended, we were transitioning to a new executive board after elections.
Initiations: 17
Chapter Size: 64
Indiana Alpha – DePauw
Submitted By: Brayden Gilmore ’24
Braden Murphey ‘24 earned first-team all-NCAC honors while helping lead the soccer team to a conference championship, and brothers Robert Pasinato ‘24, Vince Chappuis ‘25, and Marco Sansone ‘25 played major roles in bringing the Monon Bell home for the fourth straight year as the football team continued its pushed through to the third round of the NCAA playoffs. The chapter also hosted Hank Ruff for a Friday Night Lights concert, which created one of the most memorable nights of the semester.
Chapter Size: 55
Indiana Gamma – Wabash
Submitted By: Zev Wolverton ’23
This semester Indiana Gamma significantly expanded its philanthropy efforts holding chapter events almost every weekend. Brothers took part in a trunk-or-treat for the local community, tabled on campus for Hunter’s Fund to gather pledges to end distracted driving and engaged in many local partnerships with the goal of helping community members. We initiated 13 brothers and look to add many more in the spring to round out our freshman class. Indiana Gamma also received Chapter Excellence recognition over the summer. Brothers Micheal Cruzado ’23 and Jaxon Bower ’23 were accepted into a campus leadership organization. Brothers Christopher Wiatr ’23 and Tanner Turnpaugh ’23 joined other Phi Psi brothers during the Explore experience in Minneapolis with the Nelson Leadership Institute, and Brother Eamon Colglazier ’24 won the Fertig Freshman Writing Award.
Initiations: 13
Chapter Size: 52
Indiana Delta – Purdue
Submitted By: Vincent Salinas ’24
Indiana Delta had a very successful semester, initiating a Delta Gamma pledge class of 18 members. We took great steps in philanthropy by participating in and winning Tri Delta’s Mr. St. Jude Week. Our two most successful philanthropy events were a car wash and powderpuff, which was won by Alpha Chi Omega. We would also like to highlight Brother Joey Uberta ‘24 for being accepted into Purdue’s PharmD program and receiving his white coat.
Initiations: 18
Chapter Size: 95
Indiana Epsilon – Valpo
Submitted By: Arie Hoffman ’24
This semester we focused heavily on recruitment. We welcomed a fall new-member class of two and held several recruitment events in preparation for our primary spring recruitment. We hosted our first Phi Psi foam car wash and raised about $400 for the local Boys & Girls Club. Brothers participated in intramurals, placing first in sand volleyball and second in flag football and coed volleyball, with a basketball championship coming up. We continue to host events with other organizations in our FSL community, including Chi Omega and Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Initiations: 2
Chapter Size: 38
Indiana Zeta – Butler
Submitted By: Andrew Studebaker ’23
The brothers of Indiana Zeta have worked to increase service hours, improving them from last semester by more than half. Notable service projects include work with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Distribution Center, Keep Indy Beautiful and BUDM, an on-campus organization that raises money for Riley Children’s Hospital.
Chapter Size: 22
Indiana Eta – Indiana State
Submitted By: Caleb Nemecz ’24
This semester was a big one for community service. We held four chapter-wide community service events, and multiple brothers completed individual community service, meeting their required hours. We nearly doubled our hours from last fall. We participated in an IFC-wide event and showed up with one of the highest attendance rates at 61%, when only 25% was required. Our midterm GPA was among the highest at the university at 3.25, while the IFC average was 2.7.
Initiations: 2
Chapter Size: 16
Indiana Iota – Ball State
Submitted By: Emerick Craciunoiu ’24
Indiana Iota is proud to announce the biggest initiated fall pledge class in the past five years. The class consisted of 16 brothers from the fall recruitment and an additional five from year-round recruitment, for a total of 21 newly initiated brothers. These members have exceeded expectations, bringing renewed camaraderie to the chapter and engaging early in philanthropy, scholarship and campus leadership.
Initiations: 21
Chapter Size: 51
Michigan Beta – Michigan State
Submitted By: Conor McMahon ’23, Ben Chu ’24
The chapter recognizes two outstanding brothers, advisors and alumni — Ed Dudgeon ‘70 and Jerry Grossi ‘67 — who continue to go above and beyond for Phi Kappa Psi Michigan Beta. Over the past several months they worked to secure a new rental chapter house while the chapter searches for a permanent home that can support growing membership. From reviewing properties to negotiating details and making sure we had a safe and reliable place to live, their hard work made a real difference for the chapter. Both alumni exemplify leadership, service, and loyalty to their brothers. In the shared photo, Ed is seen taxiing his airplane after surprising a brother with a joyride as a thank-you for helping prepare the house — a gesture that represents the generosity and brotherhood they bring to Phi Kappa Psi. We are grateful for you, Ed and Jerry — thank you for being true gentlemen and brothers. Recently, the chapter elected its executive board for the 2026 calendar year and initiated 18 new members. Michigan Beta looks to build on this success in 2026.
Initiations: 18
Chapter Size: 98
Ohio Beta – Wittenberg
Submitted By: Jackson Miller ’23
This semester was a busy one for Ohio Beta. We started the semester with recruitment that produced seven new members who accepted bids. Homecoming weekend featured an alumni tailgate and barbecue at our letter house, and we ran a Hunter’s Fund table that raised roughly $350. Athletically, 24 brothers participated in fall sports, including Mikey Schutte ’25, a sophomore who broke Wittenberg’s single-round golf record with a 64. Another sophomore, Asher Donahue ‘25, led the NCAC in goals with 11 on the season. Six Phi Psi seniors ended their college soccer careers, and on Senior Day many brothers came out to support. In November we held our annual Dad’s Day, and we gathered for our second annual Fratsgiving.
Initiations: 7
Chapter Size: 39
Ohio Eta – Toledo
Submitted By: Colin Huss ’23
Ohio Eta reports a semester of achievement marked by financial growth and chapter expansion. Treasurer Josh Lewis ‘23 and Fundraising Chair Grant Poeppelman ‘24 led efforts that improved the chapter’s financial standing. Fundraising initiatives, including work at Cedar Point and Toledo sports concessions, generated substantial capital. The chapter’s semesterly Quesadilla Night raised $1,500 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Ohio Eta also welcomed 10 new brothers this semester.
Initiations: 10
Chapter Size: 37
Ohio Lambda – Miami
Submitted By: Ryan Tiritilli ’24
We partnered with Hunter’s Fund, dedicating time throughout the semester to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Members staffed a tabling operation in Miami University’s academic quad, encouraging students, faculty and staff to pledge to end distracted driving. To aid our donation efforts, we collaborated with Miami University by assisting at the concession stand during a home game; we raised more than $1,000 for Hunter’s Fund. Beyond philanthropy, brothers remained active in professional development: Casey Putnick ‘25 represented Ohio Lambda at the Launch program, and Westin Walrath ‘24 attended Explore: Finance. Ohio Lambda remains dedicated to creating a strong, tight-knit brotherhood that upholds the values of Phi Kappa Psi.
Initiations: 3
Chapter Size: 27
Ohio Mu – Dayton
Submitted By: Frank Lisowski ’24
On Dec. 5, Phi Kappa Psi partnered with Zeta Tau Alpha to host a craft station at the Christmas on Campus celebration. The chapters welcomed visiting children and helped them create ornaments to take home. Volunteers guided children through hands-on activities while spreading holiday cheer. The event is one of the university’s most cherished traditions, and Phi Psi was glad to take an active role.
Initiations: 3
Chapter Size: 44
Wisconsin Gamma – Beloit
Submitted By: Cameron Harper ’23
Kai Colbert ’24 studied abroad in York, England.
Initiations: 3
Chapter Size: 19