Portales, NM – August 5, 2025– Eastern New Mexico University's Kappa Sigma chapter has been awarded a Founder's Circle award as one of North America's top Kappa Sigma fraternity chapters.

The Founders' Circle Award is the benchmark award in the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, recognizing outstanding chapter management, achievement, and program development in all areas of operation. ENMU's chapter was one of seven chapters nationwide to receive this recognition. This also marks the 24th consecutive year ENMU's Kappa Sigma chapter has won this award.

"I am proud of the awards our chapter has won at this year's 75th Grand Conclave," said Seth Johnson, ENMU Kappa Sigma Theta-Zeta Grand Master. "It is a testament to the tremendous amount of work the brothers have put in over the course of the last year, and we were excited for the opportunity to celebrate as a chapter in Las Vegas. We greatly look forward to starting the fall semester and continuing to work for another successful year for our chapter."

Kappa Sigma's Theta-Zeta chapter at Eastern New Mexico University and its 53 members recorded the following achievements during its award-winning 2024-25 academic year:

The Theta-Zeta chapter engaged in a total of 4,505 hours of community service.

The Theta-Zeta chapter raised $5,600 for the Military Heroes' campaign and $2,500 for the ENMU Foundation.

The Theta-Zeta chapter raised over $11,442 for its chapter scholarship fund within the Kappa Sigma endowment fund.

"The brothers of the Theta-Zeta Chapter of Kappa Sigma here at ENMU truly embody the values of our fraternity," said Alex Torres, alumnus adviser. "Their hard work, loyalty, and dedication to success are inspiring. These accomplishments not only strengthen our fraternity, but also positively impact our home at Eastern New Mexico University."

ENMU's Kappa Sigma chapter also received the Academic Excellence Award and the Silver Bowl award at the annual ceremony held at the end of July.

"Congratulations once again to our Kappa Sigma chapter," said James Johnston, ENMU Chancellor. "These young men continue a tradition of excellence, and I appreciate all that they add to the University experience here at ENMU."

For more information on ENMU's Kappa Sigma Theta-Zeta fraternity, visit www.enmu.edu/GreekLife.