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Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ)

Pi Kappa Alpha is a fraternity focused on leadership, academic excellence, and brotherhood.

Known for its active campus presence, Pike offers an inclusive environment for members to form lasting friendships and grow personally. The chapter is engaged in philanthropy, supporting charitable causes through events like its annual golf tournament and community service projects. By promoting leadership and academic success, Pi Kappa Alpha provides members with opportunities to excel in both academics and campus life. Through its commitment to brotherhood, service, and development, Pi Kappa Alpha enhances Greek life and the Volunteer spirit at UT Knoxville.

Newly initiated members of Pi Kappa Alpha at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville smiling on the outside of their fraternity house in Fraternity Park. They are under the Pi Kappa Alpha gold Greek letters.


Chapter Name: Pi Kappa Alpha

Designation: Zeta Chapter

Nickname: Pike

Colors: Garnet and Gold

Symbols/Mascots: Lily of the Valley, Oak Tree, and White Horse

Philanthropy: Taylor Trudeau Cycle for Life

National Founding: March 1, 1868 at the University of Virginia

UT Founding: 1874

Standing at UT: Good Standing: Three Star

Chapter GPA: 3.25

President: Ben Silberman

Address: 1820 Fraternity Park Dr., Knoxville, TN 37916


Standards of Fraternal Excellence

Standing: Three-Star Chapter 96/100

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:

2023 Service Hours Per Member: 13.76 hours/member

2023 Philanthropic Donations: $7,049.84 donated

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.