About
We are the oldest standing social fraternity in the country and on the UW-Madison campus. Our original chapter was founded at Union College in New York on March 4th 1827 and the Alpha of Wisconsin was established in 1908. We live in a National Historic Landmark (Harold C. Bradley House) built by Louis Sullivan just four blocks west of Camp Randall, and we pride ourselves on living in and maintaining our beautiful house. We also pride ourselves on both excellent academic commitment (across many majors among active members) and a strong, close-knit group of gentlemen who like to create great memories in our college days. We have many connections with successful alumni among ten active chapters across the nation. We are members of the Interfraternity Council and are involved with Greek Life, campus, Humorology, other philanthropic services, and our residential community. We are happy to give tours to anyone who stops by.
Nickname
Motto
Esto Perpetua
Community Service & Philanthropies
Humorology (all years)
2016: Book drive in coordination with the Big Ten Leadership Network; Movember fundraising for men with prostate cancer, depression, and other illnesses.
Academic Info
3.25 chapter average GPA. Wide range of majors including engineering, business, economics, biology, pre-law, education, and environmental/earth sciences.
Fun Facts
Colors: Sky blue and white
Symbol: Sig badge
Famous Alumni
Eric Martell – Founder of EatStreet. Arthur C. Nielsen – founder of ACNielsen Company and creator of Nielsen television/radio ratings.
Notable National Alumni
Elihu Root – U.S. Secretary of War and Secretary of State under Theodore Roosevelt, Nobel Prize winner. Earl Warren – Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Governor of California. James Schoolcraft Sherman – Vice President under William Howard Taft.
Address
106 N. Prospect Ave. Madison, WI 53726
Local Founding
1908 – University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
National Founding
March 4th 1827 – Union College, Schenectady, NY
Website:
- June 21, 2017