History

   PHI BETA SIGMA Fraternity, Inc., an international organization of college and professional men, was founded in 1914 at Howard University and has as its principles, Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service.  These principles are exhibited by the fraternity motto, "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity."   As one of the now nine predominantly Black Greek-Lettered organizations, Phi Beta Sigma has a membership of over 100,000 with over 600 chapters throughout the continental United States, Switzerland and Africa.  We are also the only Fraternity to have an official sister sorority in ZETA PHI BETA Sorority, Inc.
    Phi Beta Sigma consists of men dedicated to enhancing great minds and promoting systematic fellowship, African-American freedom, justice, equal rights, and service to America's communities.  Being both a social and service organization, Phi Beta Sigma has many programs.  Our three National Programs are Social Action, Bigger and Better Business, and Education.  In order to implement these and other programs, the Fraternity works with organizations such as: The National Pan-Hellenic Council, the NAACP, National Boys' Club of America, and the American Cancer Society.  Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity is an organization that is concerned and involved in meeting the needs of the community.

Iota Rho History

   The "Immortal" Iota Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded on June 8, 1978 at the University of Central Florida (then Florida Technical University).  The charter members were Brothers Eldridge Cheeves, Kelvin C. Forde, Bruce L. Handley,
Ricky L. Jones, Gary L. Thomas, and Samuel Tolliver.