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A BROTHERHOOD LIKE NO OTHER

A BROTHERHOOD LIKE NO OTHERA BROTHERHOOD LIKE NO OTHERA BROTHERHOOD LIKE NO OTHER
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A BROTHERHOOD LIKE NO OTHER

A BROTHERHOOD LIKE NO OTHERA BROTHERHOOD LIKE NO OTHERA BROTHERHOOD LIKE NO OTHER
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ABOUT Kappa Sigma Tau

Our Story

The Tau Chapter of Kappa Sigma, founded at The University of Texas in 1884, is an elite brotherhood of young men who strive for excellence in leadership, personal growth, and service to others. The bonds of Kappa Sigma brotherhood are not for a college term only, but for life. 


"The Star and Crescent shall not be worn by every man, but only by him who is worthy to wear it." 

Our Events

  • May 19, 2025              Denton Cooley Tau Classic           

             Registration

UT Kappa Sigma

Kappa Sigma has a strong presence on the UT campus. Our members are active in leadership organizations, Texas Silver Spurs, and intramural sports. In addition, we proudly cheer on our Longhorn teams, participate in Round-Up, and enthusiastically celebrate Texas Independence Day. True to the Kappa Sig culture, we enjoy a vibrant social life. 

CHAPTER ACTIVITIES

PARENTS ASSOCIATION

TAU MAN OF THE YEAR

PARENTS ASSOCIATION

The Parents Association hosts several parent/son events throughout the school year to celebrate the extended Kappa Sigma family, and raise funds to enhance the amenities of the fraternity house and lodge. 

                                           

PARENTS

TAU TRUSTEES

TAU MAN OF THE YEAR

PARENTS ASSOCIATION

The Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit corporation, organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes under the laws of the State of Texas.


TRUSTEES

TAU MAN OF THE YEAR

TAU MAN OF THE YEAR

TAU MAN OF THE YEAR

The Tau Man of the Year is awarded annually by the Tau Trustees to an alumnus who has excelled in his professional pursuits, exemplified strong character, and provided exceptional support to the Tau Chapter brotherhood. 

TAU MEN OF THE YEAR

TAU HONORS & AWARDS

KAPPA SIGMA & TAU CHAPTER HISTORY

TAU MAN OF THE YEAR

Kappa Sigma Tau Chapter recognizes outstanding leadership and service to others through annual awards and scholarships that are given to exceptional Tau Chapter undergraduates. 


CHAPTER AWARDS

KS INTERNATIONAL MAN OF THE YEAR

KAPPA SIGMA & TAU CHAPTER HISTORY

KAPPA SIGMA & TAU CHAPTER HISTORY

The Tau Chapter has produced more Kappa Sigma International Men of the Year than any other Chapter. Tito Beveridge, owner and founder of Tito's Handmade Vodka, is the most recent recipient, honored in 2017.


KS MEN OF THE YEAR

KAPPA SIGMA & TAU CHAPTER HISTORY

KAPPA SIGMA & TAU CHAPTER HISTORY

KAPPA SIGMA & TAU CHAPTER HISTORY

 The Tau Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity was chartered on September 18, 1884, as one of the first three fraternities established on the University of Texas campus. The original fraternity house was the first fraternity house built west of the Mississippi. 

HISTORY

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Parents' weekend and tau Trustee reunion 2024

Kappa Sigma Parents' Weekend 2024

UT Kappa Sigs gathered for a festive weekend on November 8 and 9 that included a Jimmy Buffett-themed Parents' Night Dinner, a Tau Man of the Year celebration to honor Danny Grant '79, and a Game Day Tailgate Brunch. The good times continued as our mighty Longhorns defeated the Florida Gators with a final score of 49 to 17.


Tau Man of the Year and newly-elected Tau Trustee Committee Chairman Danny Grant '79 

and his wife, Suzanne, at the Tailgate Brunch.

Tau Man of the year

Danny Grant '79 Awarded Tau Chapter's Highest Honor

The Tau Chapter honored Danny Grant as Kappa Sigma Tau Man of the Year on November 8. Danny is the President and Chief Operating Officer of H.D. Grant Company in Houston. He is also a civic leader, church leader, and philanthropist in the Houston-Galveston area.

After serving several terms as President, Danny now serves as Tau Trustee Committee Chairman. He served as Tau Legacy 2015 Campaign Chairman to raise funds to build Warren Residence Hall and has substantially contributed to its funding. The Tau Chapter honored him with the Frank Erwin Award in 2021 for outstanding support and leadership. 

Danny was celebrated as 2024 Tau Man at Warren Wildlife Gallery on Friday evening, November 8. He was toasted by several of his Tau brothers, who spoke of their endearing friendship, respect, and admiration for him. 


Danny and his wife, Suzanne (who was a Kappa Sig lil' sis), have been married 41 years. They have three grown children, three grandchildren, and another grandchild due in January 2025. All three children and Suzanne work at H.D. Grant Co. with Danny.

Tau Man 2024 Danny Grant '79 with former Tau Man honorees: Joe Bailey '73 (2005); Wade Kilpatrick '67 (2011); Loren Singletary '67 (2021); Mike Sharpe '79 (2020); Bill Zwiener '73 (2022); Jim Pritchett '71 (2013); and Reggie Tuck '69 (2018).

Kudos to Parents' Association for a Wonderful Celebration!

The Tau Trustees and Tau Chapter send a huge "Thank You" to Parents' Association president Kelli Blanton and her team of volunteers for planning and hosting Parents' Weekend and Tau Trustee Reunion 2023. Thank you also to House Director Ernie and his hard-working crew!

View and Download Your 2024 Parents' Weekend and Tau Trustee Reunion Photos

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Tau Kappa Sigma House - University of Texas at Austin

Warren Residence Hall Tour
Official residence of The University of Texas Kappa Sigma Tau Chapter

Kappa Sigma Campus Photo Gallery

Kappa Sigma Tau Chapter Golf Tour

The bonds of Kappa Sigma brotherhood begin in college and last a lifetime. For the Tau Chapter, those bonds are celebrated and strengthened each year through the Kappa Sigma Tau Chapter Golf Tour. Our annual tournaments allow us to reconnect with old Kappa Sigs and meet new ones -- actives, their parents, and Kappa Sigma friends -- men and women from all over the country.


Golf is a game well suited to Kappa Sigs. It's challenging, competitive, social, and fun. And, like the Tau Chapter itself, our tournament tradition has endured through difficult times, facing rainouts, low turnouts, course cancellations, snow, and, more recently, the pandemic. 

Kappa Sigma Tau Open

Denton Cooley Tau Classic

Denton Cooley Tau Classic

The Tau Chapter Golf Tour was launched in 1985 with its flagship event -- The Tau Open, a two-day, four-person scramble held in Lakeway, just west of Austin. More than 20 teams played in the inaugural tournament on the beautiful Yaupon and Live Oak courses, and that tradition has continued with team numbers increasing over the years.


2025 Tau Open Info & Registration


Tau Open Golf Champions

Denton Cooley Tau Classic

Denton Cooley Tau Classic

Denton Cooley Tau Classic

In 2008, the Denton Cooley Tau Classic was added to the tour as a one-day, four-person scramble held in Houston. Dr. Cooley emceed the event and played every year until his passing in 2016. Since then, several of his family members have participated in his honor. The Cooley Tau Classic was first held at the historic Memorial Park golf course but is now played at Gus Wortham, the original Houston Country Club.


Denton Cooley Tau Classic Champions

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