OUR CHAPTER
A Century at Illinois
Chartered in 1922, Alpha Beta has spent over a hundred years building brothers who lead on campus and serve the Urbana-Champaign community.
How We Started
Alpha Beta was chartered at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1922, becoming one of Theta Xi's earliest Midwest chapters. From a handful of founding brothers, the chapter has grown into a century-long presence on campus built around the motto Juncti Juvant — “United, They Serve”.
Today's chapter carries that founding spirit forward: brothers who hold leadership roles across campus, maintain a chapter GPA above the all-men's average, and give back to the Champaign-Urbana community year after year.
Service & Philanthropy
Alpha Beta was built on service from day one, and that does not change while we rebuild. As we relaunch, we’re carrying forward Theta Xi National’s longstanding commitment to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and we’re looking to re-establish our local partnership with Habitat for Humantiy as the chapter gets back on campus.
CHAPTER TIMELINE
Milestones
1922
Alpha Beta Chartered
Theta Xi establishes its chapter at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
1958
Chapter House Established
Alpha Beta moves into its first chapter house near campus.
1996
75th Anniversary
Alumni and active brothers gather to mark 75 years of the charter.
2022
Centennial Celebration
Alpha Beta celebrates 100 years with a reunion of brothers across every era of the chapter.
Today
Recolonization
After a period of inactivity, Alpha Beta is relaunching with the help of Alumni and a new founding class.
“A brotherhood is measured not by the letters we wear, but by the leaders we become and the community we serve.”
WHY WE’RE REBUILDING
A Century of History, A New Beginning
Alpha Beta was chartered at the University of Illinois in 1922 and built a century-long legacy of leadership, scholarship, brotherhood, and service. Today, we're relaunching the chapter with a small group of founding members who will shape what Alpha Beta becomes for the next hundred years — its officers, its traditions, and its house.
This isn't joining an existing chapter. It's a chance to help build one, with the full backing of Theta Xi's national fraternity and a century of alumni who still call themselves brothers.
OUR FOUNDING PRINCIPLES
The Seven Purposes of Theta Xi
I.
First Purpose
Intellectual Curiosity that assures the highest scholarship rating consistent with his ability.
II.
Second Purpose
Habits that lead to better mental and physical health.
III.
Third Purpose
Sincerity in his association with others and confidence in himself.
IV.
Fourth Purpose
Responsibility to chapter, college, community, and country.
V.
Fifth Purpose
Leadership that comes from practicing the principles of democratic self-government.
VI.
Sixth Purpose
Interests and activities outside regular scholastic studies that employ spare time to advantage.
VII.
Seventh Purpose
Spiritual understanding that provides a reservoir of strength to draw upon when faced with conditions beyond comprehension.
BE PART OF THE NEXT FOUNDING CLASS
Join the Founding Class
No experience with Greek life required.