For Brother Caleb Unterlack (Pittsburgh, 2026), last year’s We Walk to Remember wasn’t just another AEPi program, it was a defining moment for his chapter, his campus, and his own leadership journey.

As master of the Phi Delta chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, Caleb led during a year marked by rising antisemitism and challenges that tested both him and his brothers. Instead of stepping back, he and his brothers leaned in, transforming We Walk to Remember into a powerful, campus-wide statement of remembrance, resilience, and Jewish pride.

At the heart of that transformation was a return to something deeply meaningful: a 24-hour Holocaust name reading. For the first time in years, brothers committed to honoring victims around the clock, standing as brothers should…together.

That unity became the foundation of the program’s impact.

The chapter expanded the initiative into a three-part experience: the name reading, a Holocaust speaker, and a reimagined walk that brought together students, university leaders, and members of the broader Pittsburgh community. Public officials, campus administrators, Hillel, Chabad, and community members all stood alongside AEPi, many seeing, perhaps for the first time, a fraternity leading one of the most meaningful remembrance efforts on campus.

But beyond the logistics and attendance, the impact ran deeper.

For Caleb, the program reshaped his understanding of leadership. The effort he poured into the initiative — amid a year of unprecedented adversity — set a standard that continues to influence the chapter today. “People saw what leadership could look like,” he reflected, noting how future leaders in the chapter and throughout campus now carry that vision forward.

For his brothers, it strengthened identity and purpose. Jewish and non-Jewish members alike didn’t just participate, they took ownership. The experience demonstrated that remembering the past and standing up to hate is not the responsibility of a few, but a shared commitment. And, most importantly, a commitment for which the next generation has to take responsibility.

And for the community, it sent a clear message: AEPi shows up.

At a time when others hesitated to lead Jewish initiatives or publicly identify as Jewish, the Phi Delta chapter stepped forward, bringing visibility, education, and unity to a campus navigating difficult conversations.

In a community forever impacted by the 2018 Tree of Life shootings, having young leaders men stand up to remember and honor victims of antisemitism and to proclaim not just that “We Remember” but also “Never Again” is especially important. Just two miles from the spot of the worst antisemitic attack in American history, the Phi Delta chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi walked proudly, silently proclaiming strength in their identity and their connection to the Jewish people.

That’s the lasting impact of We Walk to Remember: not just a single event, but a growing legacy.

As this year’s program kicks off across AEPi chapters across the U.S. and Canada, Caleb hopes what started in Pittsburgh continues to grow — bigger, stronger, and even more impactful.

Because remembrance isn’t just about the past, it’s about shaping the future.

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(Approximately 100 AEPi chapters across the United States and Canada will be participating in We Walk to Remember programs this spring to honor the memory of those lost in the Holocaust and to ensure their stories are never forgotten. Many of those programs will be held in the next week in commemoration of Yom HaShoah. Commemorating this day reinforces our shared responsibility to stand against antisemitism, uphold Jewish identity, and carry forward the values of remembrance and resilience.)