Founded in the Spring of 2011 at Northeastern University with the bold vision of helping its brothers "become the greatest version of themselves," the Massachusetts Epsilon chapter of Phi Delta Theta quickly grew from a small group to nearly 50 members, all sharing a common goal of joining a brotherhood that would inspire personal growth. Less than a year later, on February 4th, 2012, the chapter was officially recognized as the 169th active Phi Delta Theta chapter. A decade and over 350 brothers later, Massachusetts Epsilon continues to be a powerful force for service, philanthropy, and brotherhood, making a lasting impact in Boston and beyond.
On December 26th, 1848, Robert Morrison, John McMillan Wilson, and four classmates, known as the "Immortal Six," founded Phi Delta Theta at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. They created the fraternity's guiding principles and The Bond, which every initiate still signs today. Their vision laid the foundation for a brotherhood that would grow and thrive for generations.
Phi Delta Theta quickly expanded, with its second chapter at Indiana University in 1849. The fraternity's growth was fueled by Walter B. Palmer and George Banta Sr., the "Second Founders," who helped spread Phi Delta Theta across campuses in the late 19th century.
Today, Phi Delta Theta has nearly 190 active chapters and over 180,000 alumni worldwide, continuing to foster lifelong friendships, leadership, and service while making a positive impact in communities.
True brotherhood is at the core of everything we do. It's about building lasting relationships, pushing each other to be our best selves, and offering support through life's ups and downs. In our fraternity, brotherhood means being there for one another, both in moments of celebration and challenge. With a foundation built on trust and mutual respect, we form connections that stand the test of time, united by a shared sense of purpose and loyalty.
At Northeastern University, we’re here to pursue our academic and professional ambitions, and our fraternity plays a key role in keeping us on track. With the support of our scholarship chairmen, we stay focused on our studies and work to achieve success both in the classroom and beyond.
We strive to build strong connections with sororities and campus organizations through social events such as mixers and formals. These gatherings build friendships, create memories, and strengthen our Greek community.
We make it our duty to support those in need. As such, our chapter regularly conducts philanthropic work, particularly in support of the LiveLikeLou Foundation to fund ALS research.
