National History
"Brotherhood beyond all barriers"
Sigma Beta Rho is a national multicultural Fraternity based upon the principles of Society, Brotherhood, and Remembrance. These pillars were established upon the formation of the Alpha Chapter at the University of Pennsylvania on August 16, 1996 and continue to guide our brotherhood to this day. Our founders realized the unique promise of a Greek-lettered organization that instills positive values amongst its members, provides an avenue for leadership, and stresses 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 the State University of New York at Binghamton, which became the Beta Chapter. 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.
Organization Goals
"Brotherhood beyond all barriers"
Through their leadership, these brothers serve as role models and mentors in their communities and break dowaben 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. 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.
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 17 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 just ten short 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. 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.
