Mississippi State University’s fraternities are composed of a bond of brothers who work together to benefit their philanthropies and the community.  
Davis A. Dodson, graduate assistant and Interfraternity Council adviser, said fraternities at MSU are active in many community service projects nationwide including Relay for Life, Toys for Tots and the Catch-A-Dream Foundation, and they also support their chapter philanthropy.  
Jeff Cancienne, president of the IFC Executive Council, said the fraternities work on many service projects together.  
“Some examples of service projects that all the chapters do as a whole include Walk a Mile, held in the spring. Its purpose is to bring awareness against violence and sexual assault towards women.  All members of the fraternities, including pledges, put on high heels and walk a mile,” Cancienne said.  
Dodson said the fraternities’ goal with the philanthropies is to give back to those who are not as fortunate. 
“It’s not just about the money we raise. Though money does play a huge factor, it’s really all about the lives our fraternities change by being advocates for each charity’s cause and helping to further their mission,” Dodson said.  
Jackie Mullen, director of Student Activities, said she agrees with bringing awareness and sponsoring a certain philanthropy.
Dodson expressed how each fraternity comes together for the betterment of the community.  
“It’s a common misconception that our fraternities simply compete with each other and do not come together as a community of men for a cause. Each of our chapters participate in each other’s events. Some events include tournaments that a chapter can enter a team into, while others involve giving of their time to lend a helping hand to a fellow Greek man for the betterment of our community and those surrounding us,” Dodson said.  
Justin Miller, National Pan Hellenic Council President, said the unity and brotherhood strengthen the fraternities at MSU.
“Individually we’re unique, but together we’re complete when it comes to fraternities and their specific philanthropies,” Miller said.