In 2015, we started keeping track of gift amounts and our alumni participation rate. According to Alumni Hall, the top-performing fraternities at the University (St. Anthony’s Hall, Phi Gamma Delta, and DKE) see annual participation around 20% (i.e. 1 in 5 living alumni make a donation) with an average gift around $100. During the 2016-17 […]
For those brothers fortunate enough to make it to Charlottesville this winter, you’ll notice the house looks a little fresher than usual after the exterior trim was painted and the hardwoods on the main floor were refinished this fall. The new kitchen, completed in 2016, is in great shape, and the brothers are enjoying their […]
VA Alpha will be celebrating 165 years at the University with a reunion and gala dinner for brothers, alumni, and guests in late October or early November 2018 in Charlottesville. The exact date will be set when the football schedule comes out in February. Please indicate your interest by responding to this short survey: VA […]
The Rolling Stone saga concluded this past summer with a $1.65 million settlement which will net under $1 million after legal fees and taxes. Although not worth the pain and suffering involved, this settlement amount provides a once in a generation opportunity to invest in the chapter for decades to come. We are thankful to […]
This past semester was filled with achievement by the brothers of the Virginia Alpha chapter. The dedication and drive of our members is reflected by our most recent grade report, placing us fourth amongst all fraternities on grounds. We are proud of this achievement and continue to cultivate an atmosphere of scholarship within the fraternity. […]
Our new brothers This year’s pledge class included 21 new members. Out of the 21 new members, there are two third years and one second year. One of the third years, Julian Cummings, has been a midfielder on UVa’s varsity soccer team for all three of his years at UVA. Additionally, Michael Mensah, a […]
Parents Formal 2017 was yet again a huge success thanks in large part to our Parents Formal coordinator Cole Oldenburg. Many of the fourth year parents came in on Friday to enjoy the beautiful weather and vineyards with their sons. The next day, everyone gathered at the house to partake in a cocktail hour. For […]
Spring 2017 Alumni Reunions Last year we decided to piggyback UVA’s five year alumni reunions and hosted an event for the younger batch of alumni. After a good turnout, we decided to up the ante and hosted an event during both reunion weekends. This years turnout was even more amazing, and larger than we […]
New Leadership This past year has been an eventful one for our chapter, and we have our officers to thank for the guiding us through everything. New officers assumed their positions in April with Aidan O’Connor, rising third year of the 2016 pledge class, taking over as president. He has performed admirably throughout the […]
For Immediate Release Contact: Brian Ellis Brian.ellis@padillacrt.com 804-675-8140 Charlottesville, VA, November 4, 2016; The Virginia Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi is pleased the jury held Rolling Stone and Sabrina Erdely responsible for the defamatory story they published about Nicole Eramo, our fraternity, and the University of Virginia. We look forward to presenting our […]