Delta Kappa Epsilon

Delta Kappa Epsilon
ΔΚΕ
FoundedJune 22, 1844; 180 years ago (1844-06-22)
No. 12 Old South Hall, Yale University
TypeSocial
AffiliationNIC
StatusActive
ScopeInternational
MottoΚηροθεν Φιλοι ἀει (Kērothen Philoi Aei; "Friends From The Heart, Forever")
Colors  Azure (Blue/Navy)
  Gold (Or)
  Gules (Crimson)
SymbolRampant Lion
Flag
PublicationThe Deke Quarterly
PhilanthropyRampant Lion Foundation
Chapters56
Colonies5
NicknamesDKE, Deke
HeadquartersP.O. Box 8360
--or--
6921 Jackson Rd., Suite 400

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
United States
Websitedke.org

Delta Kappa Epsilon (ΔΚΕ), commonly known as DKE or Deke, is one of the oldest fraternities in the United States, with fifty-six active chapters and five active colonies across North America. It was founded at Yale College in 1844 by fifteen sophomores who were discontented with the existing fraternity order on campus. The men established a fellowship where the candidate most favored was "he who combined in the most equal proportions the Gentleman, the Scholar, and the Jolly Good Fellow."[1]

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