DECATUR, Ill. – Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity (TKE) recently selected Millikin University’s Beta chapter for one of its “Top TKE Chapter Awards,” the highest honor a collegiate chapter can receive within the fraternity.
Only 21 of TKE’s 213 chapters, or the top 10%, receive the annual award.
The award celebrates exceptional performance in all areas of chapter operations, including academic excellence, leadership development, philanthropic impact, recruitment success, and commitment to the values of love, charity, and esteem. Millikin’s Beta Chapter stood out among hundreds of TKE groups across the United States and Canada for its consistent dedication to building better men for a better world.
“This achievement underscores the hard work and commitment by the chapter to set a bar of excellence and ensure we exceed it,” said Beta Chapter President Tanner Buehnerkemper. “We are proud to represent Millikin University and TKE Nation with this achievement, and we look forward to continuing to raise the standard for excellence.”
Among its accomplishments, the 40-man chapter raised over $6,000 for St. Jude, TKE’s international philanthropy partner, and participated in 900 community service hours tied to various local and national philanthropy events during the school year.
In the statement sharing the news of the recognition, Tau Kappa Epsilon International extended congratulations to the men of Beta Chapter for their outstanding efforts on campus and in the community and that their achievement underscores the lasting impact a dedicated group of men can have on the lives of others, the success of their chapter, and the future of the Fraternity.
