Founding of Pi Kappa Phi
In 1904, friends Andrew Alexander Kroeg Jr., Lawrence Harry Mixson and Simon Fogarty founded Nu Phi, or “non-fraternity,” to combat the power of fraternities in campus elections. Nu Phi's efforts were unsuccessful, however, and the three men, along with the rest of the remaining Nu Phi members, met on December 10, 1904, to found their own fraternity, which they called Pi Kappa Phi.
Philanthropy and Pi Kappa Phi
For the past 50 years, Pi Kappa Phi has embarked on a remarkable journey of service, leadership and impact through its enduring commitment to philanthropy. From fundraisers and campus events to nationwide cycling treks and construction projects, Pi Kappa Phi has turned compassion into action. This exhibit celebrates five decades of unwavering dedication, highlighting the milestones, stories and…
121 Years of Pi Kappa Phi
For 121 years, Pi Kappa Phi has grown from a small group of friends in Charleston into a national fraternity of exceptional leaders and an uncommon brotherhood. This exhibit traces that story from a hand traced on a chalkboard to the brothers who wear our letters today.
