This online-only issue of The Octagonian highlights Sigma Alpha Mu’s brotherhood in action. Supreme Prior Bearman shares some insights from our inaugural undergraduate SAM Brotherhood Assessment. This issue also highlights our vibrant brotherhood through volunteer profiles, the impact of legacies, and international growth efforts. Sam Dutton (Eta/Syracuse, ‘24) and Gib Paulisich (Beta Gamma/Arizona, ‘25) share…
Read MorePast Supreme Prior Hanno Mott (Omicron/Cincinnati, ‘52) entered Chapter Eternal on Friday, February 6th.Hanno was born in Berlin, Germany in 1933. His family was forced to leave Germany and settled in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1938. Hanno attended the University of Cincinnati where he joined the Omicron Chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu and earned both his…
Read MoreNovember 2025- Happy Founders' Day! As we pause to honor the eight men whose vision established our Fraternity so many years ago, I’m reminded of how deeply their values continue to shape my own life and the lives of so many of us. The strength of our brotherhood has always come from the character and commitment…
Read MoreSigma Alpha Mu provides a lifetime subscription to The Octagonian to all fratres by providing it online and emailing each member with an email address on file when a new issue is published. Our digital communications efforts are also bolstered by more content on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. If you would like to share news about professional accomplishments,…
Read MoreWhat Does Joining Look Like Today? TRUE MDH Initiative - National Hazing Prevention Week During National Hazing Prevention Week, Sigma Alpha Mu proudly demonstrates how tradition and safety can thrive together through our groundbreaking True MDH Initiative. Leading the Way Forward For generations, more than 70,000 men have committed The Creed, Fast and Firm, and…
Read MoreSeptember 2025- Sigma Alpha Mu is proud to recognize the Sigma Zeta Chapter at Indiana University as the recipient of the 2025 Supreme Prior’s Trophy, awarded annually to the most improved chapter in the Fraternity. The Supreme Prior’s Trophy honors a chapter that demonstrates significant growth and positive transformation over the past academic year. At…
Read MoreSeptember 2025- Eddie Hunnell (Sigma Omega ’86), a man of extraordinary bravery, was honored with Sigma Alpha Mu’s Heroism Award for his courageous actions during Hurricane Helene. While visiting Grassy Creek, North Carolina, for his son’s wedding, Eddie jumped into action as floodwaters from the New River swept away homes. Upon hearing that a woman,…
Read MoreCharlie Nirenstein (Kappa, '21), providing remarks on his reception of the Undergraduate Achievement Award. This year, six Sigma Alpha Mu chapters earned the distinction of reaching Founders Level, the highest level of operational excellence a chapter can achieve within the Fraternity. Reaching this level is a reflection of each chapter’s dedication to growth, leadership, and…
Read MoreSeptember 2025- Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity presented Ambassador Samuel L. Kaplan (Kappa, '55) with its Achievement Award on July 28th during the 2025 Convention held in Minneapolis, MN. The Sigma Alpha Mu Achievement Award is presented annually to one member whose outstanding achievements, apart from fraternity activities, are deemed worthy of the highest recognition by…
Read MoreThe Founders Cup is presented annually to the chapter that best demonstrates excellence in leadership, scholarship, community involvement, and a commitment to the fraternity’s core values. Sigma Alpha Mu’s Sigma Chi Chapter at University of Maryland was awarded the 2025 Founders Cup at the Convention held in Minneapolis in July. This is the first Founders…
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