| Tau Kappa Epsilon | |
|---|---|
| ΤΚΕ | |
 | |
| Founded | January 10, 1899 Illinois Wesleyan University |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Former Affiliation | NIC |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | Better Men for a Better World |
| Colors | Primary: Crimson Lake Cherry Pure Silver Gray Supplementary: Black White |
| Symbol | Equilateral Triangle |
| Flag |  |
| Flower | Red carnation |
| Patron Greek divinity | Apollo |
| Publication | The Teke |
| Philanthropy | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital |
| Chapters | 209 active[1] |
| Members | 10,590[1] active 301,000[1] lifetime |
| Nicknames | ΤΚΕ, Teke |
| Headquarters | 7439 Woodland Drive, Suite #100[1] Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 United States |
| Website | tke.org |
Tau Kappa Epsilon (ΤΚΕ), commonly known as ΤΚΕ or Teke, is a social college fraternity founded on January 10, 1899, at Illinois Wesleyan University. The organization has chapters throughout the United States and Canada, making the Fraternity an international organization. Since its founding in 1899, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity has never had an exclusionary or discriminatory clause to prevent individuals from joining and has instead admitted members based on their "personal worth and character".[2] As of spring 2024, there are 209 active ΤΚΕ chapters and colonies with over 301,000-lifetime members.[1]
While Tau Kappa Epsilon is primarily mentioned as a collegiate fraternity, the organization emphasizes that it is a "Fraternity for Life".[3] Many chapters have active alumni associations that support philanthropic causes, mentor collegiate members, and host social events.[4] Famous Teke alumni that continued their involvement with the Fraternity include NFL quarterback Terry Bradshaw, country music singer Willie Nelson, and U.S. President Ronald Reagan.[5][6][7]
- ^ a b c d e "About Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity". Tau Kappa Epsilon. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ "Becoming an Honorary Initiate of Tau Kappa Epsilon" (PDF). Tau Kappa Epsilon. November 2020. p. 3. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ "Keeping You Engaged With the Fraternity for Life". Tau Kappa Epsilon. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ "About Alumni Associations". Tau Kappa Epsilon. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ "Tekes in Football" (PDF). The Teke. Tau Kappa Epsilon. Winter 2012. pp. 12–13. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-11. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
- ^ "Entertainers from NIC Member Fraternities". North American Interfraternity Conference. Archived from the original on December 30, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ^ Redeske, Heather (Summer 2004). "Remembering Reagan" (PDF). The Teke. Tau Kappa Epsilon. pp. 8–15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-12-14. Retrieved December 13, 2017.