In Leoben, Styria, ribbons, caps, and fraternity houses—in short, student fraternities—are an integral part of university life. Why are student fraternities so visible here of all places? And how is it that these corporations are more closely integrated into the university structure than at any other Austrian university? Leoben is a small university town with a strong sense of tradition. The University of Mining and Metallurgy stands for excelle…
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In Leoben, Styria, ribbons, caps, and fraternity houses—in short, student fraternities—are an integral part of university life. Why are student fraternities so visible here of all places? And how is it that these corporations are more closely integrated into the university structure than at any other Austrian university? Leoben is a small university town with a strong sense of tradition. The University of Mining and Metallurgy stands for excelle…