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2023 Interns
Published on: May 26, 2023
The E. Fleming Mason Memorial Internship Program was created to provide deserving undergraduates with the desire to become better educated and informed on both the public and private sectors of our national government. In addition, this program will give undergraduates the opportunity to gain professional work experience while living in Washington, D.C., Dallas, Texas, or…
Oklahoma State Celebrates its Centennial
Published on: May 19, 2023
The Beta Xi Chapter at Oklahoma State University celebrated its centennial throughout the weekend of May 6, 2023. Although the chapter was founded on May 18, 1920, the anniversary was postponed due to COVID-19. More than one hundred brothers were in attendance over the weekend which included a reception on Friday, a lunch at the…
Ole Miss Provides Aid Following Tornado
Published on: May 18, 2023
Following the devastating tornado in Rolling Fork, Mississippi on Friday, March 24, 2023, the Alpha Upsilon Chapter at the University of Mississippi sprang into action. Teaming up with the local Phi Delta Theta chapter, collected items and supplies for those affected. Before long, the KA house became a collection location for brooms, garbage bags, cleaning…
App State Alumnus Donates $1.3 Million to Athletics and College of Business
Published on: May 18, 2023
Dennis W. Covington (Delta Psi–Appalachian State ’89) and his wife, Katherine, have made a $1.3 million gift to Appalachian State University in support of facilities for App State Athletics and academic resources for the Walker College of Business. The Covingtons’ gift will help fund campus projects, including the Appalachian 105 complex and a future learning lab for the Walker…
Southeastern Alumnus Appointed Administrator of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Published on: May 16, 2023
Father Lamar F. Partin III (Epsilon Kappa–Southeastern Louisiana ’89) will be leading our parish effective July 1, 2023, following the retirement of Father Bayhi. Father Partin is a priest of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) and currently Parochial Vicar at St. John the Evangelist in Prairieville.
Zac Brown Receives Honorary Degree from West Georgia
Published on: May 15, 2023
Carrollton, Georgia, May 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The University of West Georgia awarded an honorary degree to Zac Brown – the internationally renowned musician, singer-songwriter, and founder and lead singer of Zac Brown Band – during its spring Commencement ceremonies, deepening Brown’s connection to an institution that played a role in shaping his love…
Passing of Dick Barnes, the Order’s Fourth Executive Director
Published on: May 10, 2023
Richard Allan “Dick” Barnes (Delta Lambda–Middle Tennessee State ’69) passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2023, in Lexington, Virginia. He served as Executive Director from 1985 until 1995. Dick was born in Tallahassee, Florida, on August 30, 1940. At Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) where he majored in Education, he and twelve friends formed a…
Transylvania Number I Named Interfraternity Member of the Year
Published on: May 9, 2023
Harrison K. Carlson-Bratton (Alpha Theta–Transylvania ’20), Number I of Alpha Theta Chapter, was recognized as the Interfraternity Member of the Year at the University’s Broadway Awards Program on May 3, 2023. A junior from Simpsonville, Kentucky, Harrison is studying accounting and is on track to graduate in May 2024. He has served his chapter as…
Southwestern Number I Recognized as Outstanding President of the Year
Published on: May 9, 2023
During Southwestern University’s 2022-2023 Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 15, 2023, Luke Markey (Xi–Southwestern ’21) was named Outstanding Fraternity-Sorority President of the Year. The annual awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and positively impacted the campus community. From San Antonio, Texas, Luke served his chapter as Number VIII and Number I.
2023 Hardeman Court of Honor
Published on: May 9, 2023
The John L. Hardeman Province Court of Honor held its annual induction ceremony on April 15, 2023, at Idle Hour Golf & Country Club in Macon, Georgia. Brothers and friends gathered to celebrate our beloved Kappa Alpha Order and those distinguished alumni who have given their time, energy and service to KA. Additionally, the Court…
