Sororities at SU

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated®

Alpha Kappa Alpha (Photo credit: Kevin Remington)

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated at the Friday Night Live Annual Step & Stroll.

AKA Makes History: On March 7, 2017, the US Patent and Trademark Office granted AKA Sorority a trademark for the signature Pinky hand gesture.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is a multicultural organization

Alpha Kappa Alpha

    Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated®

    Established in 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated® was the first sorority created for African-American women. The Sorority is a Multicultural Sorority dedicated to creating a college experience that is meaningful and productive. Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated® participates in programs both on campus and off, including major fundraisers, such as “One Million Backpacks” and “Change for Change.” The organization is also known for cross-cultural collaboration with other campus organizations and for promoting diversity and community service at Southwestern University.

    Purpose

    To cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards; promote unity and friendship among college women; alleviate problems concerning girls and women; maintain a progressive interest in college life; and to provide service to all mankind.

    About

    Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated® - Upsilon Alpha Chapter
     National Founding Date: 1908
    National Incorporating Date: 1913
    Southwestern University Charter Date: 2015
    Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
    Symbol: Ivy Leaf
    Flower: Pink Tea Rose
    Programs: Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood
    GPA Requirement: 2.5
    National Website: http://aka1908.com
    Membership requirements: http://aka1908.com/membership

    Dues

    New member - Determined each membership intake cycle
    Active member - Voted on by active members

    Philanthropy

    Philanthropic initiatives are established every four years. The 2022-2026 Initiatives are under the umbrella of Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood and their five program initiatives are: 1) Empower Our Families, 2) Build Our Economic Wealth, 3) Enhance Our Environment, 4) Advocate for Social Justice, and to 5) Uplift Our Local Community.

    Quote

    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, has truly transformed my college experience. Through this sisterhood, I’ve gained not just friendships but sisters, stepped into leadership with confidence, and grown in ways I never expected. The women in this chapter are a constant source of encouragement, strength, and inspiration, always reminding me of the power we hold when we uplift each other. I’ve found a family that challenges me, supports me, and believes in me.

    Being a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® means uplifting others through service, sisterhood, and scholarship. Our chapter is built on love, leadership, and legacy—we don’t just wear the letters, we live the mission. Whether it’s community outreach, academic support, or empowering the next generation of women leaders, we strive to make a lasting impact.

    — Saki’a Rivers ’26