About

Phi Delta Theta was built on three pillars that haven’t budged an inch since the Fraternity was founded by “The Immortal Six” way back in 1848 at Miami University. The pillars are: The cultivation of friendship among its members, the acquirement individually of a high degree of mental culture, and the attainment personally of a high standard of morality. Shortened, we refer to the principles as friendship, sound learning and rectitude.

Nickname

Phi Delt, PDT

Motto

“One Man is No Man” (literal interpretation) or “We enjoy life by the help and society of others” (freely interpreted)

Community Service & Philanthropy

ALS Association

Fun Facts

Colors

Azure (blue) and argent (white)

Notable National Alumni

Lou Gehrig- Columbia University, 1925 – New York Yankees, Baseball Hall of Fame

Neil Armstrong, Purdue University, 1955 – Commander of Apollo 11 and first man to walk on the moon

Frank Lloyd Wright, University of Wisconsin, 1888 – Architect

Drew Houston, MIT, 2006 – Founder, CEO, Dropbox

Burt Reynolds, Florida State, 1958 – Actor, Golden Globe winner

Benjamin Harrison, Miami University (Ohio), 1852 – 23rd President of the United States

Wes Welker, Texas Tech, 2004 NFL WR Denver Broncos

General Information

Local Founding

December 7th, 2014

National Founding

December 26th, 1848 (Miami University of Ohio)