Delta Kappa Epsilon (ΔΚΕ), commonly known as DKE - or - Deke was founded at Yale College in 1844 by fifteen sophomores who were discontent with the existing fraternity order on campus.

The men established a fellowship where the candidate most favored was he who combined in the most equal proportions the Gentleman, the Scholar and the Jolly Good Fellow.

The Chi Chapter  at the University of Mississippi was the 8th chapter of ΔΚΕ to be chartered. Formed on April 14th 1850 when the University was only 2 years old, Delta Kappa Epsilon was the first greek letter organization formed in Mississippi and began the long standing tradition of Greek Life at Ole Miss. In 1861 when the University shut down due to the Civil War, Chi Chapter of ΔΚΕ sent more initiated brothers to combat than any college fraternity chapter in any American War. Since then we have had a storied past at this university and will continue to do so for years to come.