Inside America’s Asian Fraternities
By Kelli Luu | 12 Nov, 2025

Asian-interest fraternities are putting their focus on Asian pride, leadership, and unity across college universities.

Many people don’t know that there is a side of Greek life that doesn’t always involve reckless parties and endless kegs, but instead focuses on Asian pride and leadership. These are three of the top Asian fraternities making a cultural difference on college campuses. 

Starting with the world’s largest Asian-interest frat, Lambda Phi Epsilon. 

Founded in 1981 at UCLA, Lambda Phi Epsilon’s vision was to provide representation and advocacy for Asian Americans in the Greek community, while still welcoming members of all ethnic backgrounds. Craig Ishigo and Darryl Mu made history as the frat’s first president and vice president and within just a few years, Lambda Phi Epsilon expanded rapidly to universities nationwide including the University of Texas, Austin and the University of Michigan.  

There are currently over 70 chapters across the U.S. strengthening the Lambda name as they continue to be known for their community service and donation drives that help thousands in the Asian community. 

Next is Omega Phi Gamma. 

With a goal to promote brotherhood in the Asian-American community, Omega Phi Gamma was founded at the University of Texas at Austin in 1995. The twenty founding fathers conducted their first rush in the fall and the chapter stood as a member of the Texas Asian Pan-Hellenic Council on campus. 

Omega Phi Gamma is known for their annual UNITY talent show that showcases Asian American talent as well as the Omega's infamous step show. Their annual philanthropic project is the Lance Armstrong Foundation where members and alumni participate in the Livestrong bike ride. 

Then there’s Pi Delta Psi. 

Over on the East coast, Pi Delta Psi was founded in 1994 at Binghamton University with the vision to promote Asian American unity. The fraternity’s pillars focus on academic achievement, friendship, righteousness, and cultural awareness encouraging members to pursue excellence without losing touch with their roots. 

Pi Delta Psi chapters are required to host a set number of annual cultural activities and events on campus. Every year, members perform a traditional lion dance on campus and some chapters even host an “Amazing Race: Asian Edition” alongside Asian-interest sorority, Kappa Phi Lambda.