Fashioning achievement as its purpose, Kappa Alpha Psi began uniting college men of culture, patriotism and honor in a bond of fraternity. The founders sought a formula that would immediately raise the sights of black collegians and stimulate them to accomplishments higher than they might have imagined. Armstrong, and eight other black students to form Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, which remains the only Greek letter organization with its 1st Chapter on the University’s campus. The fraternitythe second historically Black fraternity to be foundedwas established on the. This ostracism characterized Indiana University in 1911, thus causing Elder W. For 112 years, the members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity have epitomized tenets of achievement. 8-ounce, 50/50 cotton/poly Double-needle stitching at waistband and cuffs Double-lined hood with dyed-to-match drawcord 1x1 rib knit cuffs and waistband. The sweatshirt has the Greek letters 'Phi Nu Pi' embroidered on the center chest. Formidable obstacles were erected to prevent the few who were enrolled from assimilating into co-curricular campus life. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated Pullover Hoodie. Early in this century, African-American students were actively dissuaded from attending college. The Fraternity’s fundamental purpose is achievement. For more information about individual organizations, please select the links below.Kappa Alpha Psi was founded on the campus of Indiana University on January 5, 1911. Students and/or inter/national organizations interested in bringing a fraternity or sorority to The University of Alabama, should contact Kathleen Duffy. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated was founded on January 5th, 1911, at Indiana University Bloomington by ten God-fearing men. Since the fraternity's founding on Januat Indiana University Bloomington, the fraternity has never restricted membership on the basis of color, creed or national origin though membership traditionally is dominated by those of African heritage. For more information about recognition, please refer to the University’s Standards for Social Fraternities and Sororities. ( ) is a historically African American fraternity. Citywide or metropolitan chapters will not be recognized. Furthermore, all organizations must be chartered at The University of Alabama and membership must be exclusive to full-time University of Alabama students. Generally, to be recognized, a fraternity or sorority must be an affiliated, registered student organization with the Office of Student Involvement, and be in good standing with the University as well as one of the four Greek governing councils (Alabama Panhellenic Association (APA), Interfraternity Council (IFC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and the United Greek Council (UGC)).

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