Delta Epsilon Psi () is a

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located in the United States. Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on at the

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The 18 founders formed the fraternity to provide a unified South Asian voice at the school. The purpose of Delta Epsilon Psi is to develop leadership qualities within its members by instilling within them the three pillars (Brotherhood, Discipline, and Commitment) upon which the fraternity was founded.

Founding fathers

Delta Epsilon Psi's founding fathers are:

Philanthropy

Delta Epsilon Psi's philanthropies are research towards curing

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(JDRF), and supporting the National Marrow Donor Program.

North American Interfraternity Conference

In , Delta Epsilon Psi officially became nationally recognized by the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC).

Chapters and colonies

Delta Epsilon Psi's website lists 31 chapters and

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Chapters

Colonies

For several colonies, no location is given on the fraternity's website. These colonies may not be affiliated with a school, the affiliation may be in process or have been revoked, or the website may not have been updated: *Omicron Colony *Phi Colony *Chi Colony *Alpha Zeta Colony

References

{{South-Asian Fraternities & Sororities Asian-American culture in Austin, Texas Asian-American fraternities and sororities Fraternities and sororities in the United States Indian-American culture in Texas Student organizations established in 1998 South Asian American culture University of Texas at Austin Active former members of the North American Interfraternity Conference 1998 establishments in Texas