Archive of: Values
2023 National Undergraduate Chairman and Vice Chairman Elected
Published on: January 29, 2023
On January 7, 2023, the Undergraduate Conference met at the Number I’s Leadership Institute and elected Zachary C. Burks (Beta Tau–Mississippi State ’20) and Carson P. Moody (Delta Lambda–Middle Tennessee State ’21) as the 2023 National Undergraduate Chairman and Vice Chairman. Zachary and Carson will represent the undergraduate members during meetings of the Executive Council…
Beta Sigma Chapter Restored at Southern California
Published on: January 27, 2023
On Saturday, January 14th, 2023, Knight Commander C. Douglas Simmons III (Beta Tau–Mississippi State ’95) re-issued the Beta Sigma Charter to the gentlemen of the University of Southern California Provisional Chapter. The ceremony and banquet were held at Town & Gown Ballroom in Los Angeles, California, and were well attended by alumni, parents, staff, and…
Epsilon Xi Chapter Restored at North Carolina-Charlotte
Published on: January 27, 2023
On Friday, March 18th, 2022, Knight Commander C. Douglas Simmons III (Beta Tau–Mississippi State ’95) re-issued the Epsilon Xi Charter to the gentlemen of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Provisional Chapter. The ceremony and banquet were held at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, and were well attended by alumni, parents,…
Western Carolina Alumni Surpass $1 Million in Support to the University
Published on: January 24, 2023
Kappa Alpha alumni raise $170K in WCU Greek Challenge, pushing fraternity’s total above $1 million by Western Carolina University The Delta Alpha chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order at Western Carolina University did more than merely win the 2022 rendition of the Greek Challenge by raising more than $170,000 for the Catamount Club, the university’s…
Florida Holds 1K to Raise $4,500 for Dance Marathon
Published on: January 24, 2023
The Beta Zeta Chapter at the University of Florida held its 6th Annual 1K Race benefitting Dance Marathon on January 17, 2022. The chapter raised more than $4,500 for the Children’s Miracle Network.
Florida Fishes for MDA
Published on: January 24, 2023
On April 2nd, the Beta Zeta Chapter at the University of Florida held its second annual KAtch Fishing Tournament and Crawfish Boil. It was another successful event, raising more than $12,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, twice as much as 2021.
VMI Professor Recognized by Southern Conference
Published on: January 23, 2023
Col. Tom Timmes (Sigma Alpha Commission–USMA ’12), professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Military Institute was recognized recently by Jim Schaus, Southern Conference league commissioner for being named to the All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team for the 2022-23 academic year. With two representatives chosen from each of the Southern Conference’s 10 member…
Delta State Brothers Gather for Alumni Reunion
Published on: January 23, 2023
The Delta Beta Chapter at Delta State University held an alumni reunion the weekend of Saturday, August 6, 2022, and was joined by Knight Commander C. Douglas Simmons III (Beta Tau–Mississippi State ’95). Their next reunion in 2024 will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Delta Beta Chapter.
Southern Florida Alumnus Constructs Little Free Libraries around Orlando
Published on: January 23, 2023
While walking home from an event in 2020, Orlando-area special education teacher Jacqulynn Wood Williams noticed a Little Free Library. Never really noticing it before, she was drawn to it for some reason. Before long, she got the idea to construct her own Little Free Library. Woods sent a picture to her Florida Southern College…
Citadel Grad Promoted to Major General
Published on: January 20, 2023
The South Carolina National Guard announced the promotion of U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jones (Theta Commission–Citadel ’19), the deputy adjutant general for the South Carolina Military Department, to major general. The official promotion ceremony took place on May 13, 2022. “Brig. Gen. Jeff Jones has proven himself as an outstanding officer and leader…