Delta Epsilon Mu, Incorporated () is an American professional fraternity for students and professionals in clinical or applied practice with interests or focus in pre-health or health-related fields. It was established at Binghamton University in 1996.
History In the fall of 1995, Binghamton University students Marianna Strakhan, Teri Broklawski, Debbie Amste, and Ellen Hoffman began planning a pre-health fraternity to unite students interested in entering various pre-health professions on campus. Broklawski recruited Sherine Banton, Wendy Cooper, Wendy Goldstein, and Keri Weintraub to help solidify the foundations of the fraternity. These eight students presented the Student Association of Binghamton University (SABU) with 100 student signatures in support of the formal establishment.
In January 1996, the SABU formally recognized Delta Epsilon Mu fraternity as a student organization. The coed fraternity advocates for health care and education by participating in fundraising, outreach programs, and service activities.
In February 1996, the fraternity hosted its first formal recruitment event, selecting 36 students of various pre-health interests to become the founding members of Delta Epsilon Mu. Its National Founders' Day is recognized on May 3, 1996, in commemoration of the date the first ratification documents for the fraternity were signed.
Though the founders had no expectations of the future growth of the organization, word of the fraternity's establishment met the ears of students at the University of California, Davis, which eventually formed the Beta chapter in 2003. From 2003 to 2009, active charters were issued to the University of Maryland at College Park, the University of Central Florida, the Virginia Commonwealth University, and the University of California, Merced.
The fraternity's first national convention was held at the University of Maryland at College Park in 2013, where the first national bylaws were ratified. The first recognized national executive committee, headed by newly-elected national president John "Jake" Koster and national vice president Bradley Dmuchowski, brought on a new vision for continued growth and establishment of infrastructure. In 2015, the national fraternity was recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation by the IRS.
Delta Epsilon Mu is a member of the Professional Fraternity Association.
Symbols The letters Delta, Epsilon, and Mu were selected for specific meanings. Delta represents fellowship, loyalty, and connection with a shared creed and ideology. Epsilon was selected because it is the astrological name of several nearby stars; it stands for achieving distant goals through cooperation and hard work. Mu represents barely visible entities that have normal influence but have the capacity for significant impact when brought together.
The fraternity's founding principles or pillars are Loyalty, Dedication, Friendship, and Support. Its motto is "Helping People, Together".
The fraternity national emblem was redesigned in 2013 by the Ashley Goldman of Eta chapter to represent all pre-health fields. The colors of Delta Epsilon Mu are crimson red, white, and black. Red symbolizes a passion to succeed. Black and white represent duality and the bringing together individuals of different backgrounds. Graduating members can wear the fraternity's cord, consisting of black and red cords knotted together with tassels at each end.
Activities The members of Delta Epsilon Mu serve the community by advocating health education and care, and through active participation in service activities, fundraising, and outreach programs. Members are allowed to directly participate in health-oriented workshops and discussions, thereby attaining access to pertinent academic and career information through association with professors, advisors, career professionals, alumni members, and fellow active members.
National Philanthropy The DrEaM Network is the official philanthropic arm of Delta Epsilon Mu, Inc. (DEM), a national pre-health fraternity. Established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Network advances DEM’s commitment to service by financially supporting summer camps for children with medical needs and connecting them with dedicated pre-health undergraduate students who staff and enrich their programs.
The DrEaM Network financially supports summer camps serving children with medical needs, while simultaneously providing pre-health undergraduates with unique opportunities for service, learning, and leadership.
Partner Camps Camp Skywild - Pickney, Michigan Sam’s Adventure Camp - Galveston, Texas Camp Korey - Mount Vernon, Washington
Health Internship Program
The DrEaM Network Health Internship Program is a hands-on experiential learning opportunity designed for students interested in healthcare, child development, and nonprofit service. Interns support the Network’s three partner camps. Through the program, interns gain practical experience in areas such as program facilitation, adaptive recreation, health education, and family support. They work directly with campers, assist staff in delivering safe and inclusive camp experiences, and contribute to initiatives that promote wellness and belonging. In addition to direct service, interns participate in professional development, networking with camp staff and healthcare professionals, and learning about the intersection of health, education, and community engagement. The internship fosters leadership, cultural competence, and advocacy skills, preparing participants to make a lasting impact in health-related and service-oriented careers.
Membership Delta Epsilon Mu focuses on pre-health students in the fields of medicine, nursing, psychology, and veterinary studies. However, its membership is open to students in all majors.
Governance Delta Epsilon Mu maintains a National Executive Committee, with a national president and eight vice presidents, and nineteen directors. It also has a National Membership Council that meets monthly and holds a national convention annually.
Chapters In the following list, active chapters are indicated in bold and inactive chapters are in italics.
Chapter Charter date and range Institution Location StatusAlphaBinghamton UniversityBinghamton, New YorkInactiveBetaUniversity of California, DavisDavis, CaliforniaActiveGammaUniversity of Maryland, College ParkCollege Park, MarylandActiveZetaUniversity of Central FloridaOrlando, FloridaActiveEta – April 5, 2024Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VirginiaInactiveThetaUniversity of California, MercedMerced, CaliforniaActiveIotaGeorge Washington UniversityWashington, D.C.ActiveKappaUniversity of KansasLawrence, KansasActiveLambdaTexas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TexasInactiveMuUnassignedNuCalifornia State University, SacramentoSacramento, CaliforniaActiveXi2012University of MissouriColumbia, MissouriInactiveOmicron2012 - 20xxUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MarylandInactivePi2012Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KansasInactiveRhoUniversity of California, IrvineIrvine, CaliforniaActiveSigmaUniversity of Texas at AustinAustin, TexasActiveTauUniversity of the Pacific Stockton, CaliforniaActiveUpsilonMarist CollegePoughkeepsie, New YorkActivePhiMiami UniversityOxford, OhioActiveChiUniversity of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles, CaliforniaActivePsiUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IllinoisActiveAlpha AlphaWayne State UniversityDetroit, MichiganActiveAlpha BetaUniversity of RichmondRichmond, VirginiaInactiveAlpha GammaVirginia TechBlacksburg, VirginiaActiveAlpha ZetaUniversity of Rhode IslandKingston, Rhode IslandActiveAlpha EtaFlorida International UniversityMiami, FloridaActiveAlpha ThetaUniversity of California, RiversideRiverside, CaliforniaInactiveAlpha IotaUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MichiganActiveAlpha KappaUniversity of WashingtonSeattle, WashingtonActiveAlpha LambdaUniversity of California, San DiegoLa Jolla, CaliforniaActiveAlpha NuUniversity of PittsburghPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaActiveAlpha XiNova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FloridaActiveAlpha OmicronSanta Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CaliforniaActiveAlpha PiStockton UniversityGalloway Township, New JerseyActiveAlpha RhoSan Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CaliforniaInactiveAlpha SigmaUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CaliforniaActiveAlpha TauNew York UniversityNew York City, New YorkActiveAlpha UpsilonCalifornia State Polytechnic University, PomonaPomona, CaliforniaActiveAlpha PhiCase Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OhioActiveAlpha ChiMichigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MichiganActiveAlpha PsiUniversity of California, BerkeleyBerkeley, CaliforniaActiveBeta AlphaCalifornia State University, FullertonFullerton, CaliforniaActiveBeta BetaThe College of New JerseyEwing Township, New JerseyActiveBeta GammaUniversity of Texas at DallasRichardson, TexasActiveBeta ZetaCollege of William and MaryWilliamsburg, VirginiaActiveBeta EtaChapman UniversityOrange, CaliforniaActive
See also Professional fraternities and sororities Honor cords
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