FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Ellis Brian.ellis@padillacrt.com Charlottesville, VA September 1, 2016; Today Charlottesville Circuit Court Judge Richard E. Moore denied Rolling Stone’s motion to dismiss the defamation lawsuit filed against the magazine by the Virginia Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Judge Moore rejected all three arguments submitted by Rolling Stone. “The […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Ellis, (804) 512-4797 UVA’s Phi Psi Responds to Cleared Rape Allegations Charlottesville police conclude investigation of sexual assault; clear fraternity Charlottesville, Va. (March. 23, 2015) – After a four-month-long investigation involving over 70 personal interviews and hundreds of police man hours, the Charlottesville Police Department today formally cleared […]
For Immediate Release Contact: Brian Ellis Brian.ellis@padillacrt.com Charlottesville, VA January 12, 2015; Today the University of Virginia (UVA) announced the full reinstatement of the Virginia Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. UVA President Theresa Sullivan informed the fraternity of her decision following an update on the investigation being conducted by the Charlottesville Police […]
For Immediate Release Contact: Brian Ellis Brian.ellis@padillacrt.com 804-512-4797 December 5, 2014 “Over the past two weeks the Virginia Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi has been working tirelessly and openly with the Charlottesville Police Department as they investigate the allegations detailed in the November 19, 2012 Rolling Stone article. We continue to be shocked by […]
For Immediate Release Contact: Brian Ellis Brian.ellis@padillacrt.com 804-512-4797 Nov. 20, 2014 Although at this time we have no specific knowledge of the claims set out in the Rolling Stone Article, we take this matter — and these tragic allegations — very seriously. That is why after being notified by the University of allegations following […]
Held annually at the end of April, Foxfield Races is a one of the most anticipated and popular events of the spring semester. Phi Psi again had a great plot along the fence of the racing track. The fraternity mixed with the sisters of Delta Zeta, and the social event included everything from country music […]
For the past couple of years, the Inter-Fraternity Council’s legendary blood drive campaign, the Crimson War, has been led by Phi Psi brothers. Benja-min Bloom (12’) and Stephen West (14’) both devoted countless hours to coordinating this event. Phi Psi will continue its involvement with the Crimson War this year, as second year, Benjamin Gorman […]
This past year, five Phi Psi alumni rotated off of the Montalto Board: Jack Cann (’63), Larry Hope (’65), Burnett Trueworthy (’65), Seth Winter (’05) and Kyle Wingfield (’02). We thank them for their service to the fraternity. Jeff Gore (’94) took over as the new president, Ben Warthen (’65) became the new treasurer, and […]
Phi Psi helped kick off U.Va.’s home football season by hosting a tailgate before the BYU game at the house. The event was a huge success; many people, including multiple sororities and first year perspectives, came to the house. The fraternity also hosted a tailgate for the Oregon game, and is planning on having social […]
Twenty-One New Brothers Spring Rush is always an exciting time for first-years and brothers alike. The two week Rush period included events such as an Oyster Roast and a dinner at one of the Pavilions on the Lawn. The Chapter welcomed 21 pledges from over 900 rush candidates. After a spring pledge period, the pledges […]