Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

09/04/2026

Chapters of the Summer 🏆

Congratulations to the 3 Chapters recognized for their outstanding achievement and commitment to the Fraternity.

Alpha Beta
Wayne State University & University of Detroit Mercy
Northern Province

Lambda Delta
Georgia Institute of Technology
Southeastern Province

Theta Theta
University of Maryland
Eastern Province

3 Chapters. Excellence across the Fraternity.

09/04/2026

Brothers of the Summer 🏆

Congratulations to the 24 Brothers recognized for their achievement, leadership, and impact throughout the summer.

Amir Q. Bey
Anthony J. Franchi
Ashton Clarke
Bilal Bell
Boston D. Currie
Carter K. Hooper
Damari D. Franklin
David S. Frazier
Dominic Polidor
Imer D. Holman
Jalen T. Medley
James B. Couch
Jackson J. Major
Jaylin M. Jones
Jerome Jordan
Jordan Karim
Joshua A. Allen
Kameron L. Singleton
Kartik Valluri
Mekai Mohamed-Saleck
Mekhi Shrell Christmon
Nathan P. Hart
Terrence K. Stone
Zion E. Wells

24 Brothers. One standard of achievement.

09/03/2026

Undergraduate brothers, applications for Brother & Chapter of the Month are now open!

From September 3 through September 28, brothers and chapters have the opportunity to be recognized for their commitment, achievement, and impact.

🏆 3 Brothers Awarded | $500 Each
🏆 3 Chapters Awarded | $1,000 Each

📅 Applications Open: September 3–28
📲 Scan the QR code on picture or visit http://tinyurl.com/UGBOMCOM to apply.

09/01/2026

The second of six interviews with our Past Grand Polemarchs is out now! Click the link to watch Part 2: Membership 👌🏾♦️

This interview by Grand Historian Kevin P. Scott explores our Past ...

08/25/2026

The first of six interviews with our Past Grand Polemarchs is out now! Click the link to watch Part 1: Origins 👌🏾♦️

https://youtu.be/5_TnKYftQwA?is=wvBCrrkbIOQv_DFT

08/24/2026

The first of six interviews with our Past Grand Polemarchs premiers TOMORROW , 8.25.26 @ 10 AM CT/11 AM ET.

Each segment will post for viewing every Tuesday (8.25.26 - 9.29.26), exclusively on ΚΑΨ’s YouTube channel,

08/18/2026

Brothers and friends of ΚΑΨ, we are excited to present a series of six video interviews of our Past Grand Polemarchs. This final trailer gives you a preview of what you will see beginning next week.

The first of the six videos “Origins” will be released on successive Tuesdays beginning on 8/25/26, exclusively on ΚΑΨ’s YouTube channel: OfficialKapsi

08/15/2026

This week, members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.® are connecting, fellowshipping, and representing at the 2026 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention & Career Fair at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia.

It’s always inspiring to see brothers coming together in spaces that celebrate Black excellence, professional achievement, leadership, journalism, communications, media, photography, broadcasting, and storytelling.

The NABJ Convention brings together talented professionals from across the country, creating opportunities to build relationships, exchange ideas, support each other, and continue opening doors for the next generation of Black media professionals.

08/13/2026

Happy Birthday Founder George Wesley Edmonds!
George W. Edmonds, witty in nature and an enigma to most in the Fraternity, was born in Knight Township, Vandenburgh County, Indiana, on August 13, 1890.

He attended the Carver Elementary School and Clark High School in nearby Evansville, Indiana, and enrolled at Indiana University in the fall of 1910. He joined nine other students in founding Kappa Alpha Nu Fraternity. Founder Edmonds was listed as the Corresponding Secretary in the articles of incorporation of the Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Nu. He was one of the three freshmen, along with Asher and Blakemore, who were the first initiates of the Alpha of Kappa Alpha Nu.

After Edmonds returned home for the summer of 1911, he worked with the area coal mines and the railroad of Vanderburgh County. Edmonds married Willa Mae Forte and settled in Stevenson, Indiana. They became the parents of one son, Noel. Founder Edmonds died on June 13, 1962.

Founder Edward G. Irvin requested fraternity members locate Edmonds. His family members were contacted, and his burial site was rediscovered in 1978. The fraternity subsequently dedicated a marker in his honor.

08/13/2026

Happy Birthday Founder Edward Giles Irvin!
Edward G. Irvin was born in Spencer, Indiana, on August 13, 1893.

Founder Irvin entered Indiana University in 1910. He did not return to the university following the spring term of 1911. After leaving school, he enlisted in the Army during World War I. While serving the U.S. Army during the war, he was cited for bravery while performing his duties as a combat medic with the Expeditionary Forces in France. He also served on the Selective Service Board during World War II and the Korean War. He received the 2nd highest medal that is given by this country for valor. He received two Distinguished Service Awards from President Truman and Eisenhower, respectively.

After the War, he joined the staff of the Indianapolis Freeman newspaper. Founder Irvin worked briefly as an editor at the Gary Sun newspaper before becoming sports editor at the Chicago Daily Bulletin newspaper. He also established the Indiana Shining Star weekly newspaper.

Founder Irvin pioneered the promotion of basketball and track athletics in small-town Indiana schools. He was an active member of the Methodist Church of Chicago and the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges. He founded and edited the lay newspaper Voice of the A.M.E. Laymen.

Founder Irvin met his wife, Maywilla, in Anderson, Indiana, and organized and operated the Afro-American Manufacturing Company in Chicago, which produced novelties, candies, and specialties.

Founder Irvin was a long-time Chicago (IL) Alumni Chapter member. He was the 24th Laurel Wreath Laureate, the highest award bestowed upon a member. The Fraternity named the most outstanding Undergraduate Chapter award in his honor.

The Fraternity’s last living Founder entered the Chapter Invisible on November 4, 1982.

Kevin Scott
Grand Historian