Phi Mu Delta's Nu Theta Chapter at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Wins Eli C. Henry Most Improved Chapter Award

Phi Mu Delta Fraternity is proud to announce that the Nu Theta Chapter at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has been awarded the prestigious Eli C. Henry Most Improved Chapter Award. This recognition was presented at the Fraternity's 61st Conclave in Providence, Rhode Island, celebrating the chapter's remarkable turnaround and growth during the 2023-2024 academic year.

The Eli C. Henry Most Improved Chapter Award, named after a former National President credited with saving the National Fraternity during challenging times in the late 1970s, honors the chapter demonstrating the greatest improvement in chapter management, scholarship, and recruitment over the academic year.

Founded in 1929, the Nu Theta Chapter is one of RPI's and Phi Mu Delta's oldest fraternity chapters. Despite facing disciplinary action from both the University and the National Fraternity in the early weeks of Fall 2023, the chapter used this challenge as a catalyst for positive change and growth.
Key achievements of the Nu Theta Chapter include:

1. Increased membership
2. Development of new protocols
3. Acquisition of two new chapter advisors
4. Enhanced focus on membership development
5. Participation of two members in the renowned Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI)

The chapter's turnaround was made possible through their collaboration with Phi Mu Delta National Office, the Nu Theta Housing Corporation, RPI's Fraternity & Sorority Commons Office, and the Office of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct.

"The Nu Theta Chapter's journey this year embodies the spirit of continuous improvement and resilience that Phi Mu Delta values," said Sam Waltemeyer, Phi Mu Delta's Executive Director. "Their ability to transform challenges into opportunities for growth is truly commendable and serves as an inspiration to all our chapters."

The chapter's participation in the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI) , an industry leading four-day immersive leadership experience coordinated by the Association of Fraternal Values, further demonstrates their commitment to personal and organizational development. Notably, the UIFI curriculum was developed by a Phi Mu Delta member.

Chapter representatives Tate Whiteberg, Carlos Zaragoza, and Ryan Styron accepted the award on behalf of Nu Theta at the Conclave.