Alpha Tau Omega

Organization Name: Alpha Tau Omega
Chapter Name: Eta Nu
Local Website: www.mtsu.edu/~ato
National Website: www.ato.org
Founded Nationally: 1865
Founded Locally: 1970, 1998
Philanthropy: Challenged Athletes Playing Equally
Colors: Azure and Gold
Flower: White Tea Rose
Symbol: Maltese Cross
Nickname: ATO

"Alpha Tau Omega is the premier leadership Fraternity on Middle Tennessee's Campus. The Eta Nu chapter instills its ideals of scholarship, leadership, service, and brotherhood onto every member. Alpha Tau Omega is dedicated to achieving success in every facet of the Greek Community, and has a place for anyone willing to work hard for the advancement of themselves, their brothers, and the community around them."

– Gregg Hutchins, Former Chapter President

- Lightning Cup 2007 -

Alpha Tau Omega was founded nationally on September 11, 1865 by Otis Allan Glazebrook, Alfred E. Marshall, and Erskine Mayo Ross. Glazebrook wrote ATO’s creed which exclaims “To bind men together in a brotherhood based upon eternal and immutable principles, with a bond as strong as right itself and as lasting as humanity...” and that’s exactly what our chapter has done from the beginning.

- President’s Cup winners -
Chris Smith, Alpha Tau Omega and Leslie Merritt, Kappa Delta

With strong emphasis on leadership and character, ATO has become a leading fraternity on the campus of MTSU since its re-charter in March of 1998. Our chapter participates in many events including our philanthropy event, Alpha Jam, which all proceeds benefit C.A.P.E., various community service projects including Blitz the Boro and Habitat for Humanity, and is also highly involved with on campus activities such as intramurals and campus beautification.

- Fall Bid Day 2007 -

Alpha Tau Omega excels academically winning past awards such as Most Outstanding Scholarship Program and Highest Active GPA. Alpha Tau Omega is also the current holder of the President’s Cup, given to the most outstanding IFC fraternity. Upon reaching our tenth anniversary, ATO has triumphed over many obstacles and will continue to succeed for years to come. Men join fraternities, leaders join Alpha Tau Omega.