[1] Its Beta chapter was established at the University of Michigan on April 1, 1898, with its first national general assembly in Ann Arbor on January 6, 1900.

[3] Growth was difficult, with probably the biggest factor cited was the consolidation and discontinuance of medical schools.

[4] In what was considered a merger of equals, Phi Beta Pi consolidated operations with Theta Kappa Psi, both contributing their remaining chapters in 1961 and retaining the names of both national fraternities.

Some chapters, notably those in Texas and Manitoba, fought against this merger that, at first, would have required Theta Kappa Psi to give up its name.

The Phi Beta Pi badge is a diamond of gold with emerald points and pearl edges.

It has a black enamel center with gold skull and pelvis and the Greek letters ΦΒΠ.