Archive of: News
Beta Sigma Chapter Restored at Southern California
Published on: January 27, 2023
On Saturday, January 14th, 2023, Knight Commander C. Douglas Simmons III (Beta Tau–Mississippi State ’95) re-issued the Beta Sigma Charter to the gentlemen of the University of Southern California Provisional Chapter. The ceremony and banquet were held at Town & Gown Ballroom in Los Angeles, California, and were well attended by alumni, parents, staff, and…
Mississippi Family’s Tragedy Turned into Substance Misuse and Mental Health Support
Published on: January 24, 2023
The lives of Cal Mayo (Alpha Upsilon–Mississippi ’83) and his family changed on April 14, 2022, when they received the news that their youngest son, Thomas Hayes Mayo, passed away from fentanyl poisoning. A 21-year-old student at the University of Mississippi, Thomas was described as “a great friend that lit up every room he entered”…
Florida Fishes for MDA
Published on: January 24, 2023
On April 2nd, the Beta Zeta Chapter at the University of Florida held its second annual KAtch Fishing Tournament and Crawfish Boil. It was another successful event, raising more than $12,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, twice as much as 2021.
VMI Professor Recognized by Southern Conference
Published on: January 23, 2023
Col. Tom Timmes (Sigma Alpha Commission–USMA ’12), professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Military Institute was recognized recently by Jim Schaus, Southern Conference league commissioner for being named to the All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team for the 2022-23 academic year. With two representatives chosen from each of the Southern Conference’s 10 member…
Southern Florida Alumnus Constructs Little Free Libraries around Orlando
Published on: January 23, 2023
While walking home from an event in 2020, Orlando-area special education teacher Jacqulynn Wood Williams noticed a Little Free Library. Never really noticing it before, she was drawn to it for some reason. Before long, she got the idea to construct her own Little Free Library. Woods sent a picture to her Florida Southern College…
Citadel Grad Promoted to Major General
Published on: January 20, 2023
The South Carolina National Guard announced the promotion of U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jones (Theta Commission–Citadel ’19), the deputy adjutant general for the South Carolina Military Department, to major general. The official promotion ceremony took place on May 13, 2022. “Brig. Gen. Jeff Jones has proven himself as an outstanding officer and leader…
Miami Brother Leads University Advancement
Published on: January 20, 2023
Bradley M. “Brad” Bundy (Epsilon Lambda–Miami ’18), a 30-year advancement professional, has been named Miami University’s Vice President for University Advancement. Prior to his 21 years of leading fundraising efforts at Miami, Bundy held development positions at The Ohio State University, Ohio Wesleyan University, and the University of Cincinnati Foundation. He has served in leadership…
Wofford Names Calhoun Kennedy ’86 as VP of Advancement
Published on: January 6, 2023
Wofford College has named Calhoun L. Kennedy, Jr. (Delta–Wofford ’86) as its new vice president for advancement after a national search. Kennedy had been serving as interim vice president and executive director since August 2021. He has 18 years of experience in fundraising and alumni engagement as well as a dozen years of experience in…
Arizona Brother Pulls Two from Car on Fire
Published on: January 3, 2023
On December 15th, there was a horrific traffic accident in Gilbert, Arizona involving multiple vehicles, one of which caught fire with two people trapped inside. Off-duty firefighter and paramedic Ryan G. Spilsbury (Epsilon Tau–Northern Arizona ’10) just happened to be driving by when the accident occurred. Without hesitation, Brother Spilsbury jumped into action. Spilsbury blocked…
JMU Donates Wounded Veteran All-Terrain Chair
Published on: December 9, 2022
The Zeta Theta chapter presented veteran Sgt. Randall Pope with an all-terrain track chair during halftime of the JMU’s Military Appreciation football game on November 19, 2022. The Chapter raised more than $20,000 for The Independence Fund to fund the chair and its outfitting. In 2016, the Zeta Phi Chapter partnered with The Independence Fund…
