GREEK RANK RATES BETA PI NO. 1 AT PEN
Pi Kappa Alpha’s Beta Pi chapter at the University of Pennsylvania has been ranked number one, the highest rating of all 37 fraternities at Penn by Greek Rank. Greek Rank is an internet site that provides information for its readers about each university/college, including the school’s relationship to the Greek community, and ranks each fraternity […]
ALUMNI NEWS AND UPDATES
Wharton Club of New York Event The Wharton Media & Entertainment Group of the University of Pennsylvania organized a social event in New York City. Participation at the “happy hour” event was limited only to members of the Wharton Club of New York that are in Media, Arts, and Entertainment. The event was held on […]
HOWARD MARKS INVESTOR SERIES LECTURE
Among the many generous donations and contributions, that Howard Marks, Beta Pi ’64, has given to the University of Pennsylvania these many years since his graduation, is the Howard Marks Investor Series Lecture. This year, he was the centerpiece of his own creation. For many years, Howard has issued memos that are considered “required” reading […]
’76 Beta Pi Pledge Class Holds 50th Reunion Zoom
By Mitch Karig Fifty years and a day after their initiation, brothers from Beta Pi’s 1976 pledge class reunited on Zoom for two hours of catching up on each other’s lives and reminiscing about Beta Pi, Penn, and Quaker triumphs. Twelve brothers participated – Jim Field, Steve Hill, Mitch Karig, Mark Lopatin, David Meyer, Lenny […]
ANNUAL REPORT 2025 OF PI KAPPA ALPHA
The Pi Kappa Alpha Annual Report has been released. It has been self-described by Pi Kappa Alpha Inter/National Fraternity (Memphis) as a “Snapshot of Success”. Memphis has never been more financially stable and its achievements in fund-raising validate the national recognition given to its programs such as PIKE University and leadership conferences that existed prior […]
ALUMNI NEWS AND UPDATES
Inaugural Howard Marks Endowed Professor is Named Howard Marks, Beta Pi ’64, co-founder and CEO of Oaktree Capital Management, has long been one of the University of Pennsylvania’s staunchest supporters. His generous donations to Penn include being the chief benefactor of the Marks Family Center for Excellence in Writing, the Howard Marks Endowed Scholarships that […]
CHAPTER ETERNAL
It is with deep regret to report the passing of the following Beta Pi fraternity brothers into Chapter Eternal: As reported in the fall 2025 edition of Shield & Diamond magazine of Pi Kappa Alpha: Julian W. Friedman ‘64 As reported in the January/February 2026 issue of The Pennsylvania Gazette: Richard H. Close ‘63 Donald […]
ANNUAL NYC PI KAPPA ALPHA DINNER 2025
It was freezing weather, but 20 hardy Beta Pi alumni braved the cold to attend the Jeff Kaufman ’80 organized dinner on December 4, 2025, at the renowned Dock’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill on the lower East Side. Although this was the first time the event was held at Dock’s, Jeff was able to […]
FOUNDERS DAY 2026
Although Beta Pi is not active on Penn’s campus this year, there will be a Founders Day weekend celebration starting on Friday, April 10, 2026. As in prior years, Beta Pi alumni will have the opportunity to renew old friendships and enjoy memories of their college years. More than one conversation will begin with “Do […]
JEFF MARRAZZO ’97 IN PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINE
For the third year in a row, Jeff Marrazzo, Beta Pi ’97, has been selected by Philadelphia magazine as one of the “150 Most Influential People in Philadelphia.” In the November 2025 issue, Philadelphia magazine has placed brother Marrazzo as #53 from the millions of persons living in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. This placement marks […]