Alpha Kappa Alpha

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1908 at Howard University. The purpose according to the 16 founders was “to encourage high scholastic and ethical standards and unity among college women, while helping alleviate social issues concerning girls and women, and to be of service to all mankind.” The sorority has flourished into a globally impactful organization of nearly 300,000 college-trained members, bound by the bonds of sisterhood and empowered by a commitment to servant-leadership.

The Zeta Delta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc. was chartered at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1970 by 15 trailblazing women. AKA was the first African American Greek letter organization on campus. Zeta Delta celebrated its 50th chartering anniversary in 2020. Zeta Delta prides itself on producing scholars, campus leaders, torchbearers and even Homecoming queens as it brings the international program of service to life on campus and in the greater Knoxville community.

This year marks the second time a woman of color is SGA President, and both of these women have been members of Zeta Delta in the last three years.

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National Founding Date: 1897

Local Founding Date: 1902

Symbol: Panda & Jacqueminot Rose

Colors: Cardinal Red

Nickname: AOPi

Fall Term GPA: 3.54

Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity was founded on January 2, 1897 at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City. The ideals of sincerity, service, and friendship provide the foundation for AOII. As one of our founders Stella George Stern Perry explained, “We cared so profoundly for one another that we unconsciously desired a society based upon original feeling... We felt that as love never faileth, a future on that foundation was assured.”

With over 168,000 initiated members from 206 collegiate chapters, the values on which AOII was founded help lead us in the decisions we make and the behaviors we exhibit in our daily lives. We are inspired to promote the values of simplicity, integrity, tolerance, generosity, personal dignity, and love. Our lives are to be living symbols of these values that we hold in common. They enable us to go with character and confidence into the world around us, with assurance in knowing AOII is ours, offering friendships and opportunities throughout our lifetime.

There are three key components that AOII uses to communicate our purpose: The Object of the Fraternity, our Mission Statement, and AOII’s Vision Statement. Although each individually unique, the three components work together to guide and direct our ever-expanding membership and leaders.

The Omicron chapter, established in 1902 at the University of Tennessee, is the oldest active AOII chapter in the nation, the only chapter to be invited on UT’s campus, and the second sorority to be established at UT.

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National Founding Date: 1906

Local Founding Date: 1976

Symbol: Sphinx

Colors: Black & Old Gold

Nickname: Alphas

Fall Term GPA: 3.02