Preserving the History of Upsilon Pi Epsilon
Upsilon Pi Epsilon has a rich history dating back to its founding at Texas A&M University in 1967. This historical archive preserves documents, photographs, publications, and personal records that tell the story of UPE’s beginnings and its growth as a computer science honor society.
The collection includes materials from UPE’s earliest years, including photographs of its founding members and officers, historical publications, correspondence, and documents that provide insight into the people and events that shaped the organization.
Many of these materials have been preserved and shared by Dr. Barry Bateman, UPE’s first president, and others who participated in UPE’s formative years.
Explore the collection below to discover the people, documents, and milestones that helped shape the history of Upsilon Pi Epsilon.
The Origins of the Upsilon Pi Epsilon Name and Greek Letters
UPE History: A Computer Science Honor Society — Communications of the ACM, October 1968