Chapter Eternal: Bill Wiley ’79
It is with great sadness that we share with you Brother Bill Wiley ’79 entered the Chapter Eternal with his passing on May 27, 2025. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. To view Bill’s full obituary as posted on Dignity Memorial, please keep reading below. William Craig Wiley (Bill), passed […]
Scholarship Dinner names Award-Winners
On February 24, the chapter hosted its semi-annual Scholarship Dinner. Dr. Patty Perillo the University’s VP of Student Affairs was our guest speaker. Dr. Perillo oversees 16 departments and 4000 employees at the University including Resident Life, Career Services, Stamp Student Union, the Health Center, Dept. of Fraternity & Sorority Life, etc. Congratulations to Chris […]
Magister Jake Kranz ’25: We can keep the legacy going
Earlier this month, we initiated 19 new Brothers into our undergraduate chapter following a successful rush, thanks largely in part to our Magister, Jake Kranz ’25. Jake, who served as the primary pledge educator for this pledge class, knows firsthand how important it is to ensure the Brotherhood remains strong for generations to come. Jake’s […]
STOP Campus Hazing Act
On December 23, 2024, President Biden signed the STOP Campus Hazing Act into law. In response, Sigma Chi distributed an informational memo regarding how hazing is now defined by federal law, and what it means for our chapter going forward. To find out more, please read the STOP Campus Hazing Act memo below.
Sigs in the News: Jim Spencer ’90
The Maryland Alumni Association recently announced their prestigious list of award-winning alumni for 2025, and Brother Jim Spencer ’90 was one of the honorees. Every year, the Alumni Association hosts A Celebration of Terps: Featuring The Maryland Awards to recognize notable alumni and their achievements. Jim received one the Maryland Awards, which the Alumni Association […]
Pat Murphy ’22: Running for a Cause
Brothers, I hope all is well in your lives. I am thrilled to share that I’ll be running the 2025 Boston Marathon in support of the Hopkinton Respite Center, an organization that has meant so much to me since I was a kid growing up in Hopkinton, MA. From watching my dad train for marathons […]
Undergraduate Consul Chris Castelli ’27: Sigma Chi instills necessary values for future success
We recently spoke with undergraduate Chris Castelli ’27, the sophomore Consul, about how his involvement in Sigma Chi has impacted his life. Keep reading below to hear what Chris had to say about what Sigma Chi means to him, and why your support is vital to the continued success of our Chapter. “Hello, my name […]
Spring 2025 Executive Committee Announced
We are pleased to share the newest officers for the undergraduate chapter, effective in the upcoming Spring 2025 semester. Congratulations to the following undergraduates for all they will achieve as leaders within Sigma Chi, and beyond. Consul Chris Castelli, Gaithersburg, MD Pro Consul Conor Huey, Towson, MD Quaestor Drew Garvey, Timonium, MD Recruitment Co-Chairs Patrick […]
Sigma Chi Welcomes our Fall 2024 Pledge Class!
This Fall, we were proud to welcome our newest pledge class to the Gamma Chi chapter. Please join us in congratulating our seven newest members on joining the Brotherhood. Stephen Piron – Baltimore, MDChristopher Wohl – Summit, NJKyle Samoryk – Woodstock, MDAndrew Makfinsky – Fallston, MDKole Carey – Ellicott City, MDKy George – Clarksburg, MDBrendan […]
2024 Heise Award Winner Announced
We created the Heise Award in 2009 to recognize the Gamma Chi Alumnus, who, as Jack Heise ’49 did for decades, embodies a dedication to both Sigma Chi and the University Maryland (UMD) through their time, talents, and treasure. Jack Heise is considered one of the greatest Gamma Chi and UMD Alumni. We are pleased […]