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Perspectives Archive

Embracing Our Messiness

Early in my tenure at Delta Phi Epsilon, I was lamenting my position of having to navigate a great deal of conflict between many people who wanted different things from our organization. A...

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Artificial Intelligence: A Threat to Human Connection and Development

It is no secret that we live in a...

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Centering Community and Connection

"AI is like electricity... poised to every major...

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50 First Meetings: How AI Helps Us Build Stronger Relationships with Student Leaders

Fraternity and sorority professionals know that the most meaningful...

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Artificial Intelligence in Fraternities and Sororities: A Practical Framework for Adoption

Headlines abound about the virtues and terrors of artificial...

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TikTok, Sponsorships, and Influencers, Oh My!

Since summer 2021, Fraternity & Sorority Life has been impacted by the students’ experience going viral, with the focus on “RushTok.”...

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Recruiting the Next Generation of Sorority Women

July 18, 2023 0

Enrollment declines on college campuses are not news at...

From a House to a Home: An educational approach to Fraternity and Sorority Housing

June 26, 2023 0

The conversation around fraternity and sorority housing has largely...

Find a Growth Strategy That Fits: Part I

July 18, 2023 0

Membership growth is vital to our industry. Without growth,...

Tradition or Trash? Successful Support for CBFOs, Part I

May 23, 2023 0

Everyone in the packed room in the student center...

AFLV UIFI | Evolving Programming to Serve Today’s Students

November 16, 2023 0

Since 2019, AFLV has managed the UIFI program, the...

Tradition Meets Tomorrow: Modern Fraternal Advising for the “Subscription” Generation

November 16, 2023 0

The fraternal movement has long been an integral part...

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TikTok, Sponsorships, and Influencers, Oh My!

Since summer 2021, Fraternity & Sorority Life has been...

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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...

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

Beta Theta Pi’s inaugural Winter Leadership Conclave took place...

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

It’s a question almost all educational programmers have pondered:...

50th Anniversary

Protected: AFA’s Founding and the Fight for Legitimacy

Before AFA was Established The idea of AFA did not begin in Williamsburg. It began with a newsletter. In September 1973, following that summer’s Interfraternity Institute (a program designed to build connection and community between campus-based...

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Awards

2026 AFA Award Recipients

The Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors is excited to recognize the outstanding contributions of its members, colleagues, and programs by announcing its 2026 award recipients. Award recipients are selected by the AFA’s Awards & Recognition Committee based...

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Essentials

TikTok, Sponsorships, and Influencers, Oh My!

Since summer 2021, Fraternity & Sorority Life has been...

Essentials

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

When students join a fraternity or sorority, they’re promised...

Essentials

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

Beta Theta Pi’s inaugural Winter Leadership Conclave took place...

Essentials

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

It’s a question almost all educational programmers have pondered:...

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Did You Miss Us? Because We Missed You!

Your patience while we refreshed our vibe is appreciated. Essentials is back from the dead, and we are excited to share our new stories with you.

Awards

2026 AFA Award Recipients

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Technology

50th Anniversary

Protected: AFA’s Founding and the Fight for Legitimacy

Before AFA was Established The idea of AFA did not begin in Williamsburg. It began with a newsletter. In September 1973, following...

Association Update

Do It on Purpose: Your Next Chapter with AFA

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” — Dolly Parton Dolly Parton’s words are a powerful reminder that purpose...

Campaign Update

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

For more than a century, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity...

50th Anniversary

Protected: AFA’s Founding and the Fight for Legitimacy

Before AFA was Established The idea of AFA did not...

Association Update

Do It on Purpose: Your Next Chapter with AFA

“Find out who you are and do it on...

Awards

2026 AFA Award Recipients

The Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors is excited to recognize...

Association Update

A View of the Past and of the Future

The work of the Board requires us to be...

Food & Recipes

50th Anniversary

Protected: AFA’s Founding and the Fight for Legitimacy

Before AFA was Established The idea of AFA did not begin in Williamsburg. It began with a newsletter. In September 1973, following that summer’s Interfraternity...