The Kappa Alpha Journal Preview Videos – Summer 2016
Army Staff Sergeant Luke Murphy (Gamma Eta–Florida State ’09) was the Squad Leader of an 11 man Reconnaissance Team with the 187th Infantry Regiment, a component of the 101st Airborne Division. On his second deployment when he lost his right leg above the knee and severely injured his left leg in an Explosively Formed Penetrator… Read full post
2018 Candler Court of Honor & Bluegrass Alumni Chapter Lunch at Keeneland
The John S. Candler Province Court of Honor held their annual induction ceremony in coordination with the Bluegrass Alumni Chapter on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion in Lexington, Kentucky. Nearly forty brothers and friends gathered to celebrate our beloved Kappa Alpha Order and those distinguished alumni who have given their time, energy… Read full post
2018 Chiles Court of Honor
The Henry C. Chiles Province Court of Honor held an induction ceremony on Saturday, February 17, 2018 in Springfield, Missouri. More than one hundred 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, making it the largest gathering to date… Read full post
SGT Gros Rides for Fallen Officers
SGT Gros stopped by the Louisiana Law Enforcement Officers Memorial prior to his departure to Washington, D.C. SGT Darren E. Gros (Epsilon Kappa–Southeastern ’98), of the St. Charles Parish Sheriffs Office, has participated in the Police Unity Tour for the past two years, riding more than 240 miles on his bicycle from Portsmouth, Virginia to… Read full post
Turner Honored for Public Service to the Blind
At the Mikell and Walsh Province Courts of Honor held on Saturday, February 24th, 2018, at The Crescent Club in downtown Dallas, Texas, Councilor Samuel O. Leake, Jr. presented John Milton Turner (Gamma Lambda–North Texas ’55) with the Award for Distinguished Public Service for his efforts as a respected civil and community leader. The Award for Distinguished Public Service was… Read full post
2018 Mikell and Walsh Court of Honor Induction
The Bishop Henry J. Mikell Province and the William Archibald Walsh Province Courts of Honor held their annual induction ceremony on Saturday, February 24th, 2018, at The Crescent Club in downtown Dallas, Texas. More than one hundred and twenty brothers and friends gathered to celebrate our beloved Kappa Alpha Order and those distinguished alumni who have given their… Read full post
Return to Middle Tennessee State in Fall of 2018
Kappa Alpha Order is proud to announce that we will be returning to Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in the Fall of 2018! The Order received confirmation from MTSU that KA was been selected by the Interfraternity Council to recolonize. The National Administrative Office (NAO) has been in discussions with MTSU for three years regarding… Read full post
Fraternity Men Unite: Brother Leads SEIFC
Since 1966, more than 50 fraternity-governing councils have gathered from all over the southeastern United States to share their commitment to leadership and fraternity life. This is the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference (SEIFC)—now meet the brother at the helm. Baxter Ray (Zeta Chi–Kennesaw State ’17) has risen through the ranks, serving as Number VIII for his chapter… Read full post
Emory Provisional Chapter Established
On Sunday, March 25, 2018, a group of thirty-one men at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, were inducted into Kappa Alpha Order as members awaiting initiation. Province Commander Lee P. Oliver III (Kappa–Mercer ’86) installed the chapter officers and presented the group with their provisional certificate as the Emory University Provisional Chapter of Kappa Alpha… Read full post
Two Presidents, One Historic Rivalry
From the fraternity house to the oval office—two brothers are making waves at their Alabama universities. Dane Block (Nu–Auburn’15) was elected president of Auburn University’s Student Government Association (SGA), while Price McGiffert (Alpha Beta–Alabama ’15) now reigns as SGA president at the University of Alabama. Both are bound by a unique tradition—the Iron Bowl, an annual game… Read full post
Fundraising though a Restaurant Benefit Night
If you are looking for an easy way to raise funds for the Muscular Dystorphy Association, Homes for Our Troops, or another charitable organization, look no further! Hosting a benefit night at restaurant in your town can be a great option. Many local, regional, and national restaurants are willing to host benefit nights and donate… Read full post
