Our Proud History
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ur Alabama Alpha Mu Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon has a storied
tradition dating back to 1878 as the first fraternity on the campus of
Auburn University. e profound past of the chapter began at a time
when fraternities were not allowed on campus. With the help of a few brothers
at neighboring SAE chapters and a determined Alabama Alpha Mu, John E.D.
Shipp, our chapter was founded over 135 years ago.
From our founding to the present, our proud history speaks for itself through
high academic achievement and leadership within the University. With more
than 1,850 initiates, the Alabama Alpha Mu Chapter has influenced the lives of
numerous men, while also cultivating lasting friendships in the process. Many of
our best college memories are from our fraternity experience.
While many of our brothers have gone on to successful and distinguished
careers in business, law, architecture, agriculture, medicine and countless
other endeavors, the common bond of our brotherhood remains along with
our shared principles and values. e early standards we received through the
fraternity, including organizational and social skills, leadership and character
development, and teamwork, have been integral to our personal success. Most of
our accomplishments, both personal and professional, can be traced to the roots
of our success: Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Auburn.
SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON AUBURN UNIVERSITY
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