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The Illinois Nu chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon at Eastern Illinois University are a dedicated group of young men who exemplify the fraternal values of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love.

05/18/2026

🎓 The Balanced Man Scholarship is now open!

Sigma Phi Epsilon is proud to offer the Balanced Man Scholarship, recognizing incoming male students who demonstrate leadership, academic achievement, involvement, and a commitment to personal growth. This fall, we will be awarding up to $1,500 in scholarship funds.

✅ Open to incoming male freshmen
✅ Admitted to Eastern Illinois University
✅ Minimum 2.6 High School GPA
✅ No obligation to join Sigma Phi Epsilon to apply or receive the scholarship

📅 Application Deadline: June 1st

🔗 Apply now: EasternIllinois.SigEp.org/BMS

The scholarship is listed on the EIU website under the Ryan Hall Fund.

Questions? Contact Matthew Guzman at (217) 513-9521

05/05/2026

This past Saturday, we had an amazing time at our second annual Spiking for St. Jude’s volleyball tournament 🏐

We’re proud to have coached , , and throughout the event.

Huge congratulations to Kappa Delta for taking 1st place, Tri Sigma for finishing 2nd, and Delta Zeta for coming in 3rd!

Thank you to for hosting this event with us and to everyone who participated and supported such a great cause. We appreciate all the effort and energy that made the day a success and we are looking forward to next year!

04/30/2026

SigEp Last Bash 2026 ♠️♥️♣️♦️

We appreciate everyone who celebrated with us.

04/20/2026

Over the weekend, we had the honor of hosting our Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni and Friends Banquet at EIU. It was a meaningful evening spent celebrating the hard work, growth, and brotherhood that have defined our chapter over the past year.

We are incredibly thankful for our alumni, families, and friends who joined us and continue to support our chapter. Your encouragement and presence mean so much to us, and this weekend was a reminder of how special the SigEp bond truly is.

We also want to give a special congratulations to our chapter award recipients:

• Andrew Pearson — Balanced Man Award
• Damien Kuykendall — Unsung Hero Award
• Alex Pearson — Dr. Charles Eberly Alumni Award

Each of these awards represents the values that make Sigma Phi Epsilon what it is. From lifelong commitment and support, to quiet dedication behind the scenes, to leadership through virtue, diligence, and brotherly love, these men have made a lasting impact on our chapter.

We are proud to recognize their efforts and proud of all that our chapter accomplished this year. Thank you again to everyone who helped make this past weekend so special. We look forward to continuing to grow and build on this momentum.

04/16/2026

Senior Spotlight: Jonathon Parrish
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Paxton, IL

Why did you join SigEp?
“I joined SigEp because they had the best GPAs, and as a new student coming back after being out of high school for over 10 years, I wanted to surround myself with good influences.”

What is your favorite SigEp memory?
“In my first year, some of the guys surprised me with a cake for my birthday, brought it to me, and celebrated with me. That’s a moment I’ll always remember.”

What has SigEp meant to you during college?
“SigEp gave me a great group of guys to grow close with, and we built real friendships that made a lasting impact on me.”

What advice do you have for younger brothers?
“Get involved, work together, and learn from one another. These are your brothers for life.”

What are your plans after graduation?
“To continue being a father and teacher, and to keep playing music.”

Jon has made our chapter better in his own way, and we’re looking forward to all that comes next for him. ❤️‍🔥

04/12/2026

Greek Week 2026 in the books.

Proud of our brothers for earning 3rd place overall and competing with effort, energy, and pride all week long.

Shoutout to our Tugs team for their placement, and to everyone who represented SigEp in Case Study and Airband.

Most importantly, we had a great time, made lasting memories, and are proud of the way our guys showed up all week.

Also, shoutout to our pairing, for a great Greek Week!

EIU

04/02/2026

Brother of the Month - Colton Deweese

Deweese is a 3rd year Digital Media Technology major from St.Joseph, Illinois.

From elevating our digital presence to redefining how our chapter shows up online, Colton leads with creativity and commitment. We appreciate the impact he’s made and everything he continues to do to push our chapter forward.

And we are damn proud he’s a SigEp ❤️‍🔥

04/01/2026

Senior Spotlight: Gavin Lipe

Major: Criminal Justice (Minor in Sociology)
Hometown: Nokomis, IL
Position Held: SigEp Learning Community

Why did you join SigEp?
“I joined SigEp for the brotherhood and to better put myself out there.”

What is your favorite SigEp memory?
“Red Carpet 2025.”

What has SigEp meant to you during college?
“SigEp has definitely been a nice safety net to fall on when I’ve been in times of need.”

What advice do you have for younger brothers?
“Have fun and don’t take anything for granted because it will be over before you know it.”

What are your plans after graduation?
“I hope to go through the police academy.”

Gavin has made a lasting impact on our chapter, and we’re excited to see where life takes him as he moves on to this next chapter.

03/23/2026

Meet our newest brother Lukas Kott, a freshman majoring in Digital Media Technology from Wauconda, Illinois.

Lukas joined Sigma Phi Epsilon because he wanted to find a strong brotherhood and build meaningful connections.

A few things about Lukas:

🎧 Favorite Artist: Don Toliver
🎵 Favorite Song: “Other Side” by Brent Faiyaz
⚾ Favorite Team: Chicago Cubs
💻 Fun Fact: Loves Graphic Design

03/12/2026

Senior Spotlight: Damiyen Kuykendall

Major: Finance
Hometown: Mattoon, IL
Position Held: Vice President of Finance

Why did you join SigEp?
“I joined SigEp because I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and meet new people.”

What is your favorite SigEp memory?
“Red Carpet 2023.”

What has SigEp meant to you during college?
“SigEp has meant so much to me over the last three years. I came to EIU only three weeks after graduating high school early. Having just turned 18, I was nervous about being in a completely new environment. I worked with a couple of women in Alpha Gamma Delta who introduced me to the guys in SigEp. From the moment I joined, I knew I had found a brotherhood that would always have my back, and they truly have.”

What advice do you have for younger brothers?
“Just let loose, have fun, and do what makes you happy.”

What are your plans after graduation?
“I plan on staying local and going into wealth management.”

We’re proud to recognize Damiyen for the impact he’s made on our chapter and wish him the best as he begins his next chapter in his life after college!

03/09/2026

Meet our newest brother Joseph Horvath, a freshman majoring in Broadcast Journalism from Oak Forest, Illinois.

Joseph joined Sigma Phi Epsilon because he wanted a great group of guys to call brothers who would have a positive impact on his life.

A few things about Joseph: 🎧 Favorite song: “Crossing the Rubicon” by Sabaton ft. Nothing More ✈️ Fun Fact: Loves traveling ⚽ Favorite Team: Manchester City F.C.

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