About Phi Sigma Pi

Phi Sigma Pi History:
Phi Sigma Pi was founded at Central Missouri State University on February 14, 1916, by E.L. Hendricks, C.A. Phillips, and C.H. McClure. The Fraternity became national in 1921 when a second chapter was founded at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. The National Fraternity has since evolved from an honorary professional fraternity to a professional education fraternity, and then, in 1966, to an honor fraternity for all disciplines. Phi Sigma Pi became coeducational in 1977.

Currently, there are chapters chartered throughout the Mid-West and East Coast. Today, over 20,000 students, alumni and faculty in ninety-four (94) institutions nationwide have met the standards for membership in Phi Sigma Pi.

Our Mission:
In carrying out the purpose of the National Fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi shall strive to personify and encourage three ideals:

1. The acquisition and dissemination of information and knowledge through scholarship,
2. The application of professional skills and the fostering of leadership qualities by promoting and advancing the welfare of humanity, and
3. The fostering of non-discriminatory, fraternal fellowship within Phi Sigma Pi's ranks.

Fast Facts:

Founded: Founded February 14, 1916, at Central Missouri State University

Incorporated: December 2, 1966, in Pennsylvania

Annual National Meetings: National Convention held in November; Grand Chapter Conference held each summer

Scholarships: Richard Cecil Todd and Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship awarded annually

All collegiate chapters maintain affiliation with Student Government or the Honor Groups on their campuses.

Phi Sigma Pi maintains no affiliation with the Social Greek System.

Our National Philanthropy:
The national philanthropy of Phi Sigma Pi is Teach for America. We donate time, supplies, and money to support its goal of eliminating educational inequity in the United States.

Teach for America is an organization devoted mainly to placing recent college graduates in areas of the United States that are especially in need of teachers. Teach for America relies on the teachers they recruit to carry out their mission: to insure that "One day, all children will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education."

Our Chapter's History:
Our Chapter (Gamma Upsilon) became the 73rd Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi on February 24, 1998. We work to uphold the Tripod of scholarship, leadership, and fellowship by participating in a wide variety of events. By dedicating ourselves to these ideas, our chapter has become an active participant in the life of the UK campus and community.