KAPPA SIGMA | TAU CHAPTER University of Texas at Austin
UT Kappa Sigma
Kappa Sigma has a strong presence on the UT campus. Our members are active in leadership organizations, Texas Silver Spurs, and intramural sports. In addition, we proudly cheer on our Longhorn teams, participate in Round-Up, and enthusiastically celebrate Texas Independence Day. True to the Kappa Sig culture, we enjoy a vibrant social life.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION
The Parents Association hosts several parent/son events throughout the school year to celebrate the extended Kappa Sigma family, and raise funds to enhance the amenities of the fraternity house and lodge.
TAU TRUSTEES
The Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit corporation, organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes under the laws of the State of Texas.
TAU MAN OF THE YEAR
The Tau Man of the Year is awarded annually by the Tau Trustees to an alumnus who has excelled in his professional pursuits, exemplified strong character, and provided exceptional support to the Tau Chapter brotherhood.
TAU HONORS & AWARDS
Kappa Sigma Tau Chapter recognizes outstanding leadership and service to others through annual awards and scholarships that are given to exceptional Tau Chapter undergraduates.
KS INTERNATIONAL MAN OF THE YEAR
The Tau Chapter has produced more Kappa Sigma International Men of the Year than any other Chapter. Tito Beveridge, owner and founder of Tito's Handmade Vodka, is the most recent recipient, honored in 2017.
KAPPA SIGMA & TAU CHAPTER HISTORY
The Tau Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity was chartered on September 18, 1884, as one of the first three fraternities established on the University of Texas campus. The original fraternity house was the first fraternity house built west of the Mississippi.
Parents' weekend and tau Trustee reunion 2026
Kappa Sigma Parents' Weekend 2026
UT Kappa Sigs, alumni, and families gathered at the Lodge on October 16–17 for an incredible Parents’ Weekend and Tau Trustees Reunion. The festivities started off with Friday evening’s safari-themed dinner and silent auction, followed by Saturday’s Game Day tailgate, where brothers across generations came together to honor 2026 Tau Man of the Year Brian Miller ’79. It was a memorable weekend packed with friends, family, music, and Texas Longhorn football.
2026 Tau Man of the Year Brian Millar ' 79 (third from right) with Steve Murrin '59, Bill Collins '65, Jay Lesok '67, Michael Sharpe '79 and Roy Markum '68
Tau Man of the year
Brian Miller '79 Awarded Tau Chapter's Highest Honor
The Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation was proud to honor Brian Miller ’79 as the 2026 Tau Man of the Year during Parents’ Weekend and the Tau Trustees Reunion.
Initiated in spring 1979, Brian set an early standard for excellence as the top scholar of his pledge class while earning both a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering (’82) and an MBA in Finance (’84) from UT. He launched his career as a reservoir engineer with Arco Oil and Gas Company and First City National Bank of Midland, later serving as Vice President of Reservoir Engineering for Costilla Energy, Inc. In 2000, Brian transitioned into consulting and investing before joining his family’s firm, Miller Energy, L.P., full-time in 2005. Alongside his brother Steven (a 1982 Tau initiate), Brian purchased a stake in the business in 2009. Under their leadership, the family enterprise expanded into real estate in 2014 and ranching in 2021.
Beyond his professional success, Brian’s dedication to the fraternity runs deep. He has served as Treasurer and Director of the Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation since 2014, and the Kappa Sigma legacy continues in his family through his son, Braden, who was initiated into the Tau Chapter in 2011.
Reflecting on Brian’s lifetime of service, pledge brother Michael Sharpe noted that Brian truly lives out the ideals of the Star and Crescent: a man of intellect tempered with humility, honor, and enduring loyalty.
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Kappa Sigma Tau Open
The Tau Chapter Golf Tour was launched in 1985 with its flagship event -- The Tau Open, a two-day, four-person scramble held in Lakeway, just west of Austin. More than 20 teams played in the inaugural tournament on the beautiful Yaupon and Live Oak courses, and that tradition has continued with team numbers increasing over the years.
Denton Cooley Tau Classic
In 2008, the Denton Cooley Tau Classic was added to the tour as a one-day, four-person scramble held in Houston. Dr. Cooley emceed the event and played every year until his passing in 2016. Since then, several of his family members have participated in his honor. The Cooley Tau Classic was first held at the historic Memorial Park golf course but is now played at Gus Wortham, the original Houston Country Club.
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