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The Science of Connection: Practical Tools for Building Belonging in Fraternities and Sororities

When students join a fraternity or sorority, they’re promised “lifelong friends.” It’s a beautiful idea, but it’s not guaranteed. Anyone who has worked in...

The Science of Connection: Practical Tools for Building Belonging in Fraternities and Sororities

When students join a fraternity or sorority, they’re promised “lifelong friends.” It’s a beautiful idea, but it’s not guaranteed. Anyone who has worked in...

Unified Programming Takes Center Stage at Beta Theta Pi’s Winter Leadership Conclave

Beta Theta Pi’s inaugural Winter Leadership Conclave took place in January 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, welcoming more than 500 members and Friends of Beta...

Winter Leadership Programs: “Dance with Who Comes to the Party”

It’s a question almost all educational programmers have pondered: Do we continue to host national leadership programming in winter when travel conditions are uncertain...

Who Am I Posting For?

Social media has played a role in my life since my first AOL username… one you will have to ask me for in person....

You Are Not Alone!

With you. That’s how we sign off many of our emails with industry phriends, partners, and teammates these days. It may seem like a small...
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