Why Rush Sigma Nu?
Academics
We at Sigma Nu value Academics and make it one of our highest priorities as a member. Education always comes before anything else, and we hold strong to this belief.
Brotherhood
Brotherhood is not something that can be readily described in a neat little sentence. Brotherhood is a huge life experience that you only know and understand when you are a part of it. View More
Leadership
Your journey through Sigma Nu will, in return, teach you leadership skills that will be helpful during your collegiate years. These skills will also be beneficial when entering the business world after graduation.
Philanthropy
Philanthropies are both fun and rewarding to everyone involved. We host philanthropies such as Sigma Nu Valentine and Slater Ball which raise over thousands of dollars for the American Heart Association.
Sports
Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer and Hockey. You name it, Sigma Nu is invloved in many sports in the Greek System and take pride in the victories acheived.
History
Sigma Nu was founded in 1869 by three cadets at the Virginia Military Institute. These three men strongly opposed hazing and founded a fraternity based upon this strong opposition. Today, Sigma Nu has grown to one of the largest fraternities in the Nation. View More
Fast Facts
- Founded on Non-Hazing
- One of the largest Fraternities in the nation
- Awarded Excellence in New Member Education 4 times, 3 of which awarded in the last 3 years
Awards
2011
- Songfest Best Male Vocals - Mathew Navo
2010
- Excellence in Membership Recruitment
- Outstanding Senior - Michael Carlson
- Outstanding Chapter President - Michael Carlson
2009
- Excellence in New Member Education
- Excellence in Membership Development
2008
- Excellence in New Member Education
- Outstanding Sophomore - Joseph Lyon
2007
- Chancellor’s Award
- Excellence in New Member Education
- Excellence in Membership Development
- Excellence in Scholarship Programming
- Excellence in Scholastic Achievement
- Outstanding Chapter President - Tom Lydick
2006
- Excellence in Sportsmanship
2005
- Chancellor’s Award
- Excellence in Membership Recruitment
- Excellence in Sportsmanship
- Excellence in Scholastic Achievement
2004
- Excellence in Sportsmanship
- Outstanding Sophomore - Richard Nguyen
2003
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2002
- Excellence in New Member Education
- Outstanding Junior - Michael Truex
2001
- Excellence in Chapter Management
- Excellence in Sportsmanship
- Outstanding New Initiate
Famous Sigma Nu's
- Mike Posner
- Bob Barker
- Harrison Ford
- Aaron Yoo
- Neil Flynn
- Eli Manning
- Mike McCormack
- Paul Rudd
- Pat Riley
- Music Artist with hit songs such as "Cooler Than Me"
- Host of "The Price is Right"
- Actor in films such as the Star Wars and Indiana Jones series
- Actor in films such as 21 and Disturbia
- Best Known as the "Janitor" from Scrubs
- Quarterback for the New York Giants
- NFL Hall of Famer
- Actor is films such as Anchorman, 40 Year-Old Virgin and Role Models
- NBA head coach for Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, and currently the Miami Heat; served as head coach for five NBA championship teams.
