Is Chi Psi a national fraternity?

In 1846, Chi Psi was the first fraternity in the nation to establish a fraternity house. The first fraternity house was located at the University of Michigan….

Chi Psi
Founded May 20, 1841 Union College Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Type Social
Affiliation NIC
Scope National

How many Chi Psi Alphas are there?

32
Chi Psi currently has 32 active Alphas representing some of the most respected institutions of higher learning in the country. Information for each, including websites, are below….Active Alphas.

ALPHA Psi
SYMBOL Ψ
COLLEGE Cornell University
FOUNDED 1869
ACTIVE SINCE 2016

What is Chi Psi known for?

A Fraternity of Gentlemen Chi Psi Fraternity is a strong presence at 32 of America’s finest institutions of higher learning, prevailing to the present day through innovation and a unique outlook. Taking the idea of Brotherhood to heart, Chi Psi is focused on developing young men socially, intellectually, and morally.

What happened to Gordie Bailey?

Bailey passed out later that night with his shoes still on, prodding members to draw slurs all over his body. He was found face down on the floor of the Chi Psi house the next morning with a blood-alcohol level of . 328, more than four times the legal driving limit in Colorado. He died of an alcohol overdose.

How many members does TKE have?

As of fall 2019 there were 230 active TKE chapters and colonies….

Tau Kappa Epsilon
Philanthropy St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Chapters 230 active
Members 9,691 collegiate 289,000 lifetime
Nicknames TKE, Teke

Was Ronald Reagan in a frat?

On January 20, 1981, Tau Kappa Epsilon member Ronald Reagan was sworn in as the 40th President of the United States. Reagan joined TKE at the Iota Chapter at Eureka College in 1929. Through his time as President of the United States, Reagan remained actively involved in Tau Kappa Epsilon.

What fraternity was Elvis?

Tau Kappa Epsilon
The signature of Elvis Presley appears on a membership scroll for Tau Kappa Epsilon, which made the King an honorary member on Oct. 24, 1960.