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
Texas Commissioner Recognized for Public Service
On February 25, 2017, during the Mikell and Walsh Province Courts of Honor Induction Ceremony and Reception at the Crescent Club in Dallas, Texas, Knight Commander Darren S. Kay presented Christopher Rhea Traylor (Gamma Chi–Texas Tech ’82) with the Award for Distinguished Public Service for his long service in government of the State of Texas.… Read full post
2018-19 KAOEF Scholarship Applications Now Open
The Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation is proud to support undergraduates with financial aid. Anyone interested in applying for a KAOEF Scholarship for the 2018 – 2019 academic year should complete the application by 11:59pm Eastern on February 2, 2018. 2017 – 2018 KAOEF Scholarship Application DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS TO Becky Moore Foundation Assistant bmoore@ka-order.org… Read full post
Auburn KA brothers aid Harvey victims in Texas
REPOSTED ARTICLE: by Lily Jackson, Managing Editor for The Plainsman. Jack Hooper (left) and Connor Andrew (right) traveled to Texas to aid victims of Tropical Storm Harvey floods. Two Auburn students guided their boat into the front door of a flooded house and let off a wife and husband. The husband looked down into what used… Read full post
Most Outstanding Alumni Chapter Goes to…Joplin, Missouri Alumni Chapter
During the 77th Convention & Brotherhood Weekend in St. Louis, Missouri, Knight Commander Darren S. Kay awarded the Joplin, Missouri Alumni Chapter with the William E. Forester Alumni Chapter Award. President Chad E. Waggoner (Delta Pi–Missouri Southern State ’93) was present to receive this recognition. The William E. Forester Alumni Chapter Award is given in memory of… Read full post
Relief Efforts in Harvey’s Aftermath
Harvey had devastating impacts in Texas and Louisiana, and many people are left to deal with the historic destruction. Here are three ways that any KA can assist in the recovery effort for the people of Texas and Louisiana, including many KAs. Donate Blood: The American Red Cross and other local/regional blood banks are always… Read full post
Ole Miss Pledges $25,000 for Wellness Education Center
The Alpha Upsilon Chapter at the University of Mississippi made a major financial commitment to the recently-announced William Magee Center for Wellness on the Ole Miss campus. As one of the founding members, Alpha Upsilon Chapter has pledged to donate $25,000 to the Center that will be located at the South Campus Recreation Facility on… Read full post
South Carolina KAs Honored for Courage & Heroism
Throughout the 77th Convention & Brotherhood Weekend, Knight Commander Darren S. Kay bestowed the Knight Commander’s Medal upon seven brothers of Rho Chapter at the University of South Carolina. The Knight Commander’s Medal was established in 2007 by the Executive Council, at the request of Former Knight Commander J. Michael Duncan, to recognize brothers who demonstrate… Read full post
KAOEF Home Run: Auction Event Raises $88,000 for Scholarships, Internships & Leadership Education
The Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation (KAOEF) hosted its 20th annual Bid for Brotherhood (B4B) auction on Friday, August 4, 2017, at Busch Stadium during the Kappa Alpha Order’s 77th Convention & Brotherhood Weekend in St. Louis, Missouri. Through and live and silent auctions, reverse bingo raffle, and a fund of need solicitation, the KAOEF… Read full post
Missouri Chapters Perform Model Initiation at 77th Convention
On Friday, August 4, 2017, a model initiation ceremony was held at the Missouri Athletic Club during the 77th Convention and Brotherhood Weekend in St. Louis, Missouri. Members of the Alpha Eta Chapter at Westminster College and the Beta Alpha Chapter at Missouri University of Science and Technology performed the ceremony. Model initiation director James… Read full post
Gateway Alumni Chapter Receives Charter
Tony Maheu and Knight Commander Darren S. Kay Knight Commander Darren S. Kay presented the charter of the Gateway Alumni Chapter to Anthony “Tony” M. Maheu (Zeta Sigma–Southern Illinois ’11) at the reception prior to the Knight Commander’s Banquet in the Hyatt Regency at the Arch during the 77th Convention & Brotherhood Weekend in St.… Read full post
