Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated reflects the development of a minority group of women in a changing culture.

 

On January 15, 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated became America’s first Black Greek-letter organization established by and for women. The sorority dates back to Howard University in Washington, D.C., where the idea was conceived by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle of St. Louis, Missouri. Lyle viewed Alpha Kappa Alpha as an instrument for enriching social and intellectual aspects of college life  through interaction with friends and associates. Over time, Alpha Kappa Alpha has developed into a complex organization catered to sisterhood and service. After the incorporation in 1913, the sorority gradually branched out and became the channel through which selected college-trained women improved social and economic conditions across local cities, regions, and nations worldwide.

Today, that tradition has continued–locally, nationally and internationally. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated cultivates and encourages high scholastic and ethical standards; promotes unity and friendship among college women; alleviates problems concerning girls and women; maintains a progressive interest in college life; and serves all mankind through a nucleus of more than 170,000 women in over 900 chapters.

For more information, visit our national website: aka1908.com

 

 

Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was the first black Greek-letter organization established at The University of Texas at Austin on May 16, 1959, at high noon in the Queen Ann Room. 

 

The chapter's Charter members were serenaded by members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated who were attending UT at that time. These women were among the first African American students admitted to The University of Texas.

Delta Xi Chapter strives to promote academic excellence and community service among black college women. As her members strive to pursue the ideals of finer womanhood, it is the sorority’s sincere wish to help others achieve their goals. Alpha Kappa Alpha sponsors several programs and service projects on both the local and national levels, which are aimed at this very purpose.

The following are some of the local programs that Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has implemented over time:

 

  •  Health Week: A partial week of programs held in the fall semester that highlights mental, emotional and physical health and the improvement of issues related to domestic violence awareness and stroke and heart disease awareness and prevention. 
  • Love Jones: Program held during Founders' week that celebrates the beauty of visual art, music, dance and spoken word.
  • Precious Commodities: Program held during the spring semester to honor black male students at The University of Texas at Austin.
  • AKAppuccino: Unites sorority women at The University of Texas across Greek councils to discuss prominent issues affecting young women and girls.
  • Holiday AKAsion: Serves the residents of Austin Safe Place Children's Shelter and Dell Children's Medical School by providing gifts and fellowship during the holiday season.