[2] Sigma Beta Rho was founded on August 16, 1996, at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia as a South Asian interest fraternity.

In its first few years of existence, Sigma Beta Rho changed its focus from a South-Asian interest fraternity to one with a multicultural mission.

[9][10] Sigma Beta Rho member Akash Kuruvilla co-authored the original constitution of NAPA.

[1] Since 1998, Sigma Beta Rho has expanded to over sixty chapters and colonies in the United States; it has a total membership of over 3,000 brothers.

[17] The National Executive Board (NEB) is the governing body that presides over the nationwide fraternity, which is divided into eight interim regions.