As Latinos increase their enrollment in colleges and universities across the nation they strive to accomplish their personal, academic, and professional goals. Some, especially first generation college students, are met with obstacles that hinder their success due to lack of financial assistance, inadequate resources, and insufficient knowledge or understanding of the educational system. Under these circumstances some Latino students find it necessary to organize themselves in order to allocate resources that ensure their success while building a network of similar minded individuals.

Since 1975 Lambda Theta Phi Fraternidad Latina, Inc. has been the leading fraternal organization of men who have understood the power in numbers and the responsibility of making higher education more accessible for Latinos. Here at the University of Illinois the chapter of Beta Sigma carries on the commitment to unity, respect, brotherhood, culture, and pride, as set forth by the founding and fraternal fathers of Lambda. Since the establishment of Lambda at U of I, in the Winter of 2004, the brothers have established and maintained themselves as leaders within Latino students and faculty. This is significant because the University of Illinois is home to the largest Greek community in the nation and Lambda Theta Phi has come to be highly respected through its creative and engaging programming, consistent community service, and exemplary brotherhood.

The brothers of Lambda Theta Phi at the University of Illinois continue to challenge themselves in every aspect and are dedicated to accomplishing the personal, academic, professional goals of its members and ultimately the fraternal goals. As a chapter founded by 9 individuals who are first generation college students our perspective and commitment to address educational concerns is aimed to improve the conditions of the Latino student body. With that said, the Beta Sigma chapter history since its establishment is taking part in what is now a movement that still alive today.