Zeta Beta Xi crest

EST. 1993

Zeta Beta Xi · SUNY Geneseo · Est. 1993

Brotherhood & Legacy


A local fraternity built on lifelong friendships, principled leadership, and service — 320+ brothers strong since 1993.

Our Story

Independent since 1993.


Zeta Beta Xi was founded in the fall of 1993 at SUNY Geneseo. What began under the banner of a national organization became something rarer: our Founding Fathers chose their own path and broke away to build a tight-knit, self-governed local fraternity — answerable only to its brothers and its principles.

More than thirty years later, that independence still defines us. We aren't a chapter of someone else's rulebook; we are a brotherhood that writes its own. From Geneseo to careers and families across the world, the bonds formed here don't end at graduation — they compound.

The break that made us

Our earliest members were once tied to a national fraternity. They wanted deeper roots and real self-determination — so they left, and founded Zeta Beta Xi as an independent local. That decision is our founding legend and our compass.

1993Founded at Geneseo
320+Brothers initiated
LocalSelf-governed

Lifelong Brotherhood

We bring individuals together to form friendships that outlast college — a network you carry for life.

Leadership & Growth

Brothers sharpen their leadership and communication through real responsibility, on campus and beyond.

Service & Community

We commit to philanthropy that benefits our members, our campus, and the Geneseo community.

Recognized Excellence

2024–25 Greek Excellence Awards


Awarded by SUNY Geneseo for our conduct and contribution across the pillars of Greek life.

Greek Community BadgeCommunity
Service BadgeService
Leadership ExcellenceLeadership
Responsibility BadgeResponsibility

Our Lineage

The Family Tree


Every brother since 1993 — big to little, across all ten founding lines. Explore the interactive tree: drag, zoom, search, and open any brother's card.

Brother to Brother

Mentoring


Brothers offering to help, and brothers asking — two lists, searchable by name, field, company and profession.

Where We Landed

The Worldwide Map


Every brother who has added his city, plotted on one map — find out who is near you.

Members

Are You a Brother?


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Once a Brother, Always a Brother

Alumni & Giving Back


Our brotherhood spans 290+ alumni — across the country and beyond. Zeta Beta Xi doesn't end at commencement; it grows into a lifelong network of mentors, friends, and family.

Stay connected, come back for reunions, mentor an active brother, or help fund the scholarships, events, and service that keep ΖΒΞ strong for the next generation. Every gift — of time or treasure — carries the legacy forward.

Ways to give back

  • ◈ Annual brotherhood fund
  • ◈ Scholarship & academic support
  • ◈ Sponsor a philanthropy event
  • ◈ Mentor an active brother
  • ◈ Update your alumni contact info
Get in Touch

The chapter's fund is run by the Alumni President, and it goes back into the active brothers, the reunions, and keeping this site running.

See how to give → Brothers only — you'll be asked to sign in.

On Campus & Beyond

Events & Philanthropy


Reunions, philanthropy, rush, homecoming and chapter meetings — the brotherhood's schedule, with RSVPs, in one place.

Reach Out

Get in Touch


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Zeta Beta Xi · SUNY Geneseo · Geneseo, New York