Community Development & Recognition

While getting a degree is the primary reason to attend UTA, fraternities and sororities offer opportunities for social interaction and development as well.
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Community Programming

The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life hosts several annual programs to bring together members of the fraternity and sorority community, celebrate Maverick pride, and serve our local community. These events include nights at UTA athletic events, Homecoming, community service at Mission Arlington, and the Great Pumpkin Carnival hosted in collaboration with Order of Omega.

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F&SL Chapter Standards Program

The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life has modified the Chapter Pillars of Excellence process to create the Chapter Standards Program. Within this program is the Standards of Excellence level. Chapters are encouraged to Honorable Standards level and the Standards of Excellence level as a best practice guide to aid in planning, goal setting and general chapter operations. Chapters that demonstrate excellence in meeting these standards will interview for our annual Top Chapter award.

2024 F&SL ANNUAL AWARDS

About F&SL Awards

The Fraternity and Sorority Awards annually recognize individuals and chapters for their accomplishments during the previous year. Organizations have the opportunity to apply for awards, recognizing the work of the chapter on and off campus. Individual awards are based on applications, and in some cases, an interview. Individual award applications will open in the early spring and are due in early April of each year. The ceremony is held each April to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of the previous year.

Top Chapter

Delta Upsilon International Fraternity

Delta Upsilon International Fraternity was honored with the Top Chapter award for the 2023 academic year. This honor highlights an organization's commitment to its members, UTA, and the greater community. Each year the 3 highest-scoring organizations in the Standards of Excellence program interview with UTA faculty and staff to be selected as Top Chapter.

 

SOE Standards

Gold Chapter:

Alpha Chi Omega

Delta Upsilon  

Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. 

Kappa Delta Chi 

Phi Delta Theta 

Silver Chapter:

Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity  

Delta Alpha Sigma Multicultural Sorority Inc.  

Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Inc. 

Delta Tau Delta 

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 

Bronze Chapter:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc. 

Delta Zeta Sorority 

Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.  

 

Individual Awards

Outstanding Alumnae Member

Tiffany Egan - Alpha Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 

Darrell Holloway - Delta Upsilon 

Outstanding Advisor

LaKeia Coleman - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 

Stacy Shelton - Delta Upsilon  

Jacob Veloz - Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. 

New Member

Mateo Rodriguez - Delta Upsilon

Chapter President

Emilio Infante Hernandez - Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.

Outstanding Member

Ethan Bright - Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. 

Michael Callahan - Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

 

Chapter Awards

Outstanding Community Engagement Award: 

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.  - Conversations with the Colemans 

Delta Upsilon - Bilingual-Bicultural Education focus on ASL W/Dr. Lisalee D. Egbert’s 

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - Walk A Mile in My Shoes 

Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. - Miracle League Arlington

Outstanding Leadership Initiative:

Delta Upsilon Fraternity - Better Men Retreat 

Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. - South Regional Leadership Retreat 

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.- Hygiene Product Collection Drive for Mavs of Hope

Outstanding Collaborative Award:

Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Smart Choices Program 

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.  Stem Day with Wirpo & Arlington Back to School Backpack Giveaway  

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Meals on Wheels  

Delta Upsilon - South Davis Elementary Gobble Wobble 

Outstanding Scholarship Program:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.  

Delta Upsilon Fraternity 

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Outstanding Social Development Program:

Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity 

Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. 

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 

Creating a Culture of Care Award:

Delta Delta Delta Sorority - Body Image 3D Program  

Delta Upsilon Fraternity - Campus Safety & Assault Awareness Program w/UTA PD  

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - Men’s Health Month: Group vs. Individual Counseling

Outstanding Professional Development Program:

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity 

Outstanding Service Initiative:

Delta Upsilon Fraternity - Movin' Mavs & Lady Mavs Wheelchair Basketball Fall Classic &  

2nd annual Xingo event  

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity  - Miracle League Baseball Service 

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.  - Operation BigBookBag Supply Drive 

Outstanding Philanthropy Campaign:

Alpha Chi Omega Sorority  - Casino Night  

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity - Bike With Pike  

Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity,Inc. - The Ziggy Correa Foundation DFW week  

Spirit of the Community Award:

Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.    

 

SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Social and recreational activities give members the opportunity to meet a variety of people and to strengthen the bonds of friendship at the same time. Participation in other events, such as community-wide events, demonstrates fraternity and sorority unity and Maverick pride.