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For more than a century, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity has believed that stronger leaders build stronger communities. Today, the Fraternity is extending that commitment to the campus professionals and partners who help create strong fraternity...

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Pi Kappa Phi Commits $150,000 to Strengthen Professional Development for Fraternity and Sorority Advisors

For more than a century, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity has believed that stronger leaders build stronger communities. Today, the Fraternity is extending that commitment to the campus professionals and partners who help create strong fraternity...

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