BREAKING NEWS: UR’s Pi Beta Phi chapter to close
(01/31/25 8:36pm)
The University of Richmond Pi Beta Phi Virginia Eta Chapter will close on April 13, 2025; 37 years after its founding.
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The University of Richmond Pi Beta Phi Virginia Eta Chapter will close on April 13, 2025; 37 years after its founding.
Editor's note: Kappa Alpha Theta raised more money at its event and after the check pictured below had been made.
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