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OUR MISSION

All brothers strive to uphold the ideals of Society, Brotherhood, and Remembrance because we believe that by doing so, our future may become a more promising one.

OUR GOALS

Brotherhood beyond all barriers

Through their leadership, our brothers serve as role models and mentors in their communities and break down barriers between different ethnic groups, thus contributing their time and effort to attaining a better and brighter future for all. It is to this end that the brothers of Sigma Beta Rho work so diligently.

THE HISTORY OF SIGMA BETA RHO

A mile begins with a single step

Our pillars of Society, Brotherhood, and Remembrance were established upon the formation of the Alpha Chapter at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, on August 16, 1996. Our founders realized the unique promise of a Greek-lettered organization that instills positive values amongst its members, provides an avenue for leadership, and promotes self-betterment.

In its nascent stages, these founders understood that they must maintain a constant and growing nationwide network in order to truly manifest their organizational vision. As such, several new brothers were inducted on August 22, 1998 at Binghamton University and St. Johns University, which became the Beta and Gamma Chapters respectively. At this time, eight men from three different universities were given the status of National Founding Fathers as they were the visionaries who established the Fraternity for years to come.

NATIONAL FOUNDING FATHERS

Mr. Saiful Khandker
Mr. Shoor Kalam
Mr. Russell Abdullah
Mr. Bonit Sharma
Mr. Rajan Dogra
Mr. Neil Datta
Mr. Suman Ghosh
Mr. Anuj Datta

Our Founding Fathers sought to foster the ideals of Society, Brotherhood, and Remembrance amongst its members. Through the bonds of brotherhood, they believed Sigma Beta Rho would function as a vehicle to instill unity amongst its members, promote South Asian culture, and aid the greater community at large. Furthermore, on an individual level, Sigma Beta Rho sought to create leaders who excel not only in their respective college campuses, but also as successful professionals after graduation.

SIGMA BETA RHO TODAY

Largest and fastest growing fraternity of its kind

Modern day Sigma Beta Rho has grown considerably since its inception. It has expanded from its roots in the East Coast with 40 recognized chapters and colonies that span the breadth of the nation. Through the efforts of our brothers and the reputation that precedes them, we have become the largest and most expansive fraternity of our kind in less than 15 years. As every day passes, we realize that we are another day closer to the nationwide network envisioned by our Founding Fathers. Through the years, we have carried our ideals of Society, Brotherhood, and Remembrance beyond our original objectives. We promote diversity within our organization and are proud to accept brothers of all cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs, as illustrated by the map below marking all countries and heritages from which our brothers hail. With such a diverse foundation of brothers, we continue to create capable and upstanding leaders for the community that has done so much for us.