That’s right, after eight long years, Pi Kappa Alpha is returning to UH to reestablish Epsilon Eta chapter. Here’s what you need to know about the process, and how you can join and support the mission.
8
Years Serving Houston
2027
Expansion begins this fall
6-8
Weeks of national staff on campus
18
Months to a new charter
The announcement
After eight long years.
We are proud to announce that after eight long years, the International Fraternity will begin an expansion project at the University of Houston in Fall of 2027. This marks a pivotal moment in the Chapter's history as we work to reestablish a strong and lasting presence in Houston.
The process
The road to charter
Early 2027
Kick-Off Event
HTX PIKE hosts a kick-off to share the plan. All alumni and friends welcome.
Fall 2027
Staff on campus
National staff spend 6-8 weeks recruiting members, appointing and training chapter leadership, and hosting events with the new Pikes.
18 Months
Provisional chapter
The provisional chapter builds toward its charter and proves it is operationally secure.
Charter
Epsilon Eta, reestablished
The Supreme Council grants the new charter at the end of the provisional period.
Why alumni matter
Your involvement as an alumnus is essential to this journey. Whether through mentorship, financial support, or leadership, you can help shape the future of PIKE at Houston.
Mentorship.
Financial support.
Leadership.
Five ways to help
Here's how you as an Epsilon Eta Alumnus can make a difference:
01
Volunteer
02
GIVE
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Find alumni
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GIVE
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GIVE
01
Volunteer
Volunteer as an Alumnus Advisor
For too long, Epsilon Eta, like many chapters, relied on the assistance of a single chapter advisor, which is too much for one man to handle these days and often leads to burnout. Come Fall 2027, we would like to have solidified a group of 5-8 alumni who are ready to serve as alumni advisors to a newly formed chapter.
5-8 advisors needed
Dr. John T. Hardy
Professor of mathematics, Pike brother, & former Chapter & Academic Advisor
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In memoriam · Give
Support Epsilon Eta and honor the legacy of Dr. John T. Hardy!
The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and alumni of the Epsilon Eta Chapter at the University of Houston invite you to celebrate the life of Dr. John T. Hardy, professor of mathematics, Pike brother and former Chapter and Academic Advisor, by contributing to the Dr. John T. Hardy Memorial Scholarship Fund. Gifts to the Dr. John T. Hardy Memorial Scholarship Fund will create an endowment which will provide scholarship opportunities for students at the University of Houston and members of Pi Kappa Alpha.
The February 4 Society
Make the biggest impact by joining the “February 4 Society” by giving $1,956 annually or $163.00 monthly to recognize the year of the Epsilon Eta Chapter’s founding.
Build the future of PIKE at the University of Houston
Our expansion team is the best in the industry at establishing successful provisional chapters across North America, and alumni recruitment referrals are highly sought after during the expansion process. If you know a sharp young man that is set to attend or currently enrolled at the University of Houston and not involved in Greek life, our expansion team welcomes the opportunity to begin the conversation of becoming a PIKE Founding Father at Houston. Please direct all recruitment referrals to our Director of Expansion.
Make sure Houston Pike Alumni Association has your complete correct contact information, so we can keep you updated. We’re updating our contact list and adding SMS updates - even if you’ve subscribed in the past, please update your information so we have your phone number.
In addition to the items above, the Houston Pike Alumni Association is planning a Kick-Off Event in early 2027 to inform everyone about the return of PIKE to Houston. Details are being finalized and all alumni and friends are welcome to attend.
Questions
The national fraternity staff is also happy to assist with any additional questions that you might have!
