Mu Sigma Lambda Ohio State Chapter Reaches 91 Members

The sports industry fraternity grew after its fall recruitment cycle, which offered bids to 35 of 69 students.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball

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The Ohio State chapter of Mu Sigma Lambda, a professional fraternity for sports industry students, reached 91 members after its fall recruitment cycle. The chapter offered bids to 35 of the 69 students who expressed interest.

Why it matters

The chapter is building a sports industry culture at Ohio State, a school that did not previously have one of the fraternity's chapters. Its growth comes after the chapter lacked a designated on-campus meeting place or funding last semester.

Members must maintain a 3.0 GPA and earn 16 points per semester by attending chapter events, with in-person events worth 4 to 6 points and online events worth 2 points. The chapter requires one event per month.

The players

Mu Sigma Lambda

A professional fraternity for students in the sports industry, open to students of every major.

Ilana Rubenstein

The founder of the Ohio State chapter, who was studying abroad in Florence during bid day.

The details

Potential members went through three rounds: meeting the chapter, a project round, and interviews, with a selection committee of executive members and the recruitment team reviewing applications. The chapter was founded at Ohio State in January 2025 after founder Ilana Rubenstein learned of the University of Michigan chapter.

January 2025: Mu Sigma Lambda started its chapter at Ohio State.
February 2026: Bid day was held for the last semester's recruitment cycle.
July 2026: The selection committee met to plan recruitment dates and deadlines.
Fall 2026: The fall recruitment cycle produced 91 members.

Season Trajectory

The Ohio State chapter follows the model of the University of Michigan chapter, which inspired founder Ilana Rubenstein to bring a sports industry fraternity to Ohio State. The chapter's growth to 91 members suggests the model can take hold at a new campus.

Students interested in joining must maintain a 3.0 GPA and plan for at least one chapter event per month to meet the 16-point semester requirement. Students who cannot attend in person can earn points through online events worth 2 points each.

The takeaway

Students who want to build a career in sports often need peer networks beyond the classroom. Joining a professional fraternity with clear membership standards can provide that network from the start.