Phi Eta Psi (ΦΗΨ) is an African American collegiate fraternity. It was established on April 5, 1965, at Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan. This Fraternity is unique in that it was founded not as a 'Social', but as a 'Socially Conscience' Black Greek Fraternity. Phi Eta Psi Fraternity, Inc. remains active with over 38 chartered chapters.The fraternity is a member of the North American Interfraternity Conference.
The fraternity has been active in voter registration drives, participated in the Poor People's March on Washington, and raised funds for Big Brothers and Sickle-Cell Anemia.[1][4][7][8][9] It has sponsored seminars and discussions on political and social issues.[7] The fraternity also sponsors annual scholarships, mentoring programs, and entrepreneural training.
The fraternity applied for membership in the National Pan-Hellenic Council in 1971 but was turned down; at the time the fraternity just had four chapters and 150 members.[1] Later, Phi Eta Psi became a member of the North American Interfraternity Conference.[2] It was a national fraternity with fifteen chapters in five states by 1975.[7] By 1984, it had 36 chapters and nearly 1,000 members.[1][4]
One of Phi Eta Psi's unique value propositions is equipping young men of character with the tools and skils needed for economic empowerment and life in an entrepreneural environment. Founded out of the civil rights era, there is a heavy emphasis on community service and giving back to the communites from which their members originate.
Symbols
The Greek letters Phi Eta Psi were selected to represent the Greek words "Philosophy of the Soul Psychology".[1] The colors of Phi Eta Psi are Kelley Green and Pure Gold.[10] Its member's nickname is Imperial Men.[6]
Chapters
Collegiate chapters
Following is a list of Pi Eta Psi collegiate chapters.[5][11]
^ abcdLurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (July 6, 2024) "Phi Eta Psi". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed October 15, 2024.
