ABOUT IOTA PHI THETA
On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University), 12 students founded the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated ®, and established the following purpose: “The development and perpetuation of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, and Brotherhood among Men.”
As Iota Phi Theta continues to grow and strengthen, so will its commitment to make meaningful contributions to society in general, with particular emphasis in the African-American community. Throughout America, Iota Phi Theta ® has come to represent excellence in all areas. The Fraternity is, and shall forever remain dedicated to its founders’ vision of Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One.
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59 Years of Brotherhood
News/Events
OneIota: A Message From The Grand Polaris
We will be One Iota – united in purpose, vision, and focus....
60th Anniversary and 39th International Conclave
Join us as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary in Atlanta, GA.
New Site Launch: New Membership Portal
For our brotherhood, we have launched a new Membership Portal.
Grand Polaris Corner: Founders' Day Words
View the words from our 23rd International Grand Polaris, Bro. Sean D. Housen, Sr., in celebration of our 59th Founders' Day.
Iota Phi Theta Live on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show
On our 59th Founders' Day, our Honorable Founder, Lonnie Spruill, Jr., was an honored guest on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show.
Who's Who: Shelley Stewart, Jr. Appointed to Clean Harbor Board
Our very own brother, Shelley Stewart, Jr., was appointed to the Clean Harbors, Inc. Board of Directors.