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Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon is one of the largest and oldest national fraternities, founded on leadership, brotherhood, and service.

The UT Knoxville chapter fosters a close-knit community, encouraging members to grow academically, socially, and personally. SAE emphasizes leadership development and involvement in philanthropy, supporting charitable causes through service projects. Members are encouraged to excel academically, while social and brotherhood events strengthen their bonds. Sigma Alpha Epsilon provides a well-rounded experience that prepares members for success in college and beyond.

 

Eleven members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon smiling with their chapter advisor. They are all dressed in suits for a formal fraternity event at The Foundry in Knoxville, Tennessee.


Chapter Name: Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Designation: Tennessee Kappa Chapter

Nickname: SAE

Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold

Symbols/Mascots: Lion

Philanthropy: Be The Match Foundation

National Founding: March 9, 1856 at the University of Alabama

UT Founding: 1879

Standing at UT: Good Standing: Two Star

Chapter GPA: 3.19

President: Foy Kennihan

Address: 1808 Fraternity Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916


Standards of Fraternal Excellence

Standing: Two-Star Chapter 82.5/100

Health and Safety Summit, Greek Leadership Summit, Bystander Intervention Workshop, Chapter Officer Workshops, Cross Council Exchange, New Member Health and Safety Module, Headquarters Program(s), Risk Management Program, DEI Program, Program with another chapter from another council, & program with another Registered Student Organization or Department.

Maintaining a chapter scholarship program and chapter and new member GPA above a 2.5.

Roster submission, New Member Education Plans, Officer Updates, Advisor Updates, Council Meeting Attendance, Presidents’ Cabinet Meeting Attendance, VOLink Registration, OSFL Coaching Meetings, Financial Good Standing, & Conduct Standing

Completing at least 4 hours of service per member tracked through the Jones Center for Leadership and Service and hosting one philanthropic event:

2024 Service Hours Per Member: 0.92 hours/member

2024 Philanthropic Donations: $8,982.97.

Campus Involvement, Immersive Leadership and Service, Service Hours Over 4 Hours Per Member, Chapter GPA Above the All-Male/Female Average, Academic/Career/Leadership Program, DEI Program, Health & Safety Program, and End-Of-Year Meeting with OSFL Council Advisor.


Members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon on Ped Walkway with Tony Vitello, the baseball coach for the University of Tennessee. They are doing a Dunk Tank to raise money for their philanthropy.

Local Website

Dozens of members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon in the outdoors holding a purple and yellow flag with their Greek letters on it. Some men are holding shovels for their service event.

National Website

Members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon after winning in the intramural championship. They are posing with their champion trophy, and their dark grey intramural champion shirts.

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