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DIVINE NINE NEWS

Latest from the NPHC Organizations

National announcements, fraternity and sorority milestones, organizational leadership updates, and chapter news from all nine NPHC organizations.

Alpha Phi Alpha national leadership

FRATERNITY NEWS

Alpha Phi Alpha Announces New National Leadership for 2025 Term

The nation's first intercollegiate Black fraternity has appointed new general officers following its national convention. The new leadership team outlined key priorities around scholarship access and community investment.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha centennial milestone

SORORITY NEWS

AKA Marks Centennial Program Milestone with $1M Scholarship Award

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrated a landmark achievement in its centennial HBCU Scholars Program, awarding over one million dollars in tuition scholarships to students at HBCU campuses nationwide.

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Kappa Alpha Psi founders day

FRATERNITY NEWS

Kappa Alpha Psi Celebrates Founders Day Across 700+ Chapters Nationwide

Chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi commemorated the fraternity's founding with candlelight ceremonies, community service days, and scholarship fundraising events at universities and alumni chapters from coast to coast.

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Delta Sigma Theta national service initiative

SORORITY NEWS

Delta Sigma Theta Launches Expanded National Service Initiative for 2025

The crimson and cream sorority announced the expansion of its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust, adding new chapters to its Delta GEMS leadership program and widening voter education outreach in key states.

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Omega Psi Phi Achievement Week

FRATERNITY NEWS

Omega Psi Phi Honors Community Champions at Achievement Week Ceremony

The purple and gold fraternity recognized standout community members, scholars, and brothers during its annual Achievement Week celebration, spotlighting contributions in education, civic leadership, and the arts.

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Iota Phi Theta new chapter chartering

FRATERNITY NEWS

Iota Phi Theta Charters New Undergraduate Chapter at Morgan State University

The nation's youngest NPHC fraternity formalized a new chapter at Morgan State, welcoming its inaugural line of members in a chartering ceremony attended by national officers and alumni from across the region.

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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS

Active Undergraduate Chapters in the Spotlight

Featuring undergraduate chapters across HBCU campuses — their recent activities, community events, new member intake updates, and campus impact.

Alpha Phi Alpha Beta Chapter Howard University

Beta Chapter — Howard University

The Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at Howard University recently concluded their annual Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College campaign, reaching over 500 students in the DC metro area. The chapter is currently accepting interest forms for the upcoming intake season.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE

Giving Back Is in the Letters

The Divine Nine has a legacy of service that extends far beyond the campus. From voter registration drives and health clinics to STEM mentorship and scholarship funds, NPHC organizations collectively invest millions of hours and dollars into Black communities every year.

• Alpha Kappa Alpha — AKA HBCU Scholars Program:Full-tuition scholarships for HBCU students

• Delta Sigma Theta — Delta GEMS:Leadership development for girls ages 14–17

• Alpha Phi Alpha — Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College:College access outreach in underserved communities

• Omega Psi Phi — Achievement Week:Annual week of service and scholarship awards

9 Organizations · 1M+ Members Worldwide · $10M+ Annual Scholarships

Divine Nine community service event

STEP SHOWS

The Art of the Stroll. The Power of the Step.

HBCU step shows are a cornerstone of Greek culture — raw artistry, synchronized precision, and competitive fire on the same stage. Find upcoming competitions, watch the best performances, and relive the most iconic shows in HBCU Greek history.

FEATURED: Best Step Shows of the Year

A curated compilation of the top HBCU step show performances of the year — showcasing the power, precision, and artistry of the Divine Nine on stages across the country.

Upcoming Step Shows

Yard Fest Step Show — Howard University · Oct 2025

Greek Showcase — Florida A&M University · Nov 2025

Battle of the Greeks — Morehouse College · Feb 2026

Probate Season Showcase — Hampton University · Mar 2026

ALUMNI CHAPTERS

Stay Connected After the Campus Years

Greek life doesn't end at graduation. NPHC alumni chapters keep brothers and sisters connected through service, networking, and lifelong brotherhood and sisterhood. Find your local alumni chapter, stay current on alumni events, and continue your organization's legacy in your community.

Alpha Phi Alpha

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

ΑΦΑ · Founded 1906

Alpha Phi Alpha alumni chapters continue the fraternity's mission of scholarship and service in communities nationwide.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

ΑΚΑ · Founded 1908

AKA alumnae chapters sustain the sorority's commitment to service to all mankind through graduate chapters in cities across the country.

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Kappa Alpha Psi

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

ΚΑΨ · Founded 1911

Kappa Alpha Psi alumni chapters carry forward the fraternity's aim of achievement through guide right mentorship programs and civic engagement.

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Omega Psi Phi

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

ΩΨΦ · Founded 1911

Omega Psi Phi alumni chapters uphold the fraternity's cardinal principles of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift in communities nationwide.

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Delta Sigma Theta

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

ΔΣΘ · Founded 1913

Delta Sigma Theta alumnae chapters advance the sorority's Five-Point Programmatic Thrust through economic development, educational development, and international awareness initiatives.

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Phi Beta Sigma

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

ΦΒΣ · Founded 1914

Phi Beta Sigma alumni chapters champion the fraternity's guiding principles of brotherhood, scholarship, and service through programs in education, social action, and bigger and better business.

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Zeta Phi Beta

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

ΖΦΒ · Founded 1920

Zeta Phi Beta alumnae chapters extend the sorority's mission of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood across graduate chapters in major cities and rural communities alike.

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Sigma Gamma Rho

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

ΣΓΡ · Founded 1922

Sigma Gamma Rho alumni chapters continue the sorority's tradition of greater service, greater progress through youth programs, community outreach, and civic engagement initiatives.

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Iota Phi Theta

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

ΙΦΘ · Founded 1963

Iota Phi Theta alumni chapters build upon the fraternity's founding mission of developing and perpetuating scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and fidelity among men of color.

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Alumni Chapter Events

Regional alumni chapter conferences, scholarship galas, awards dinners, and community service days keep NPHC alumni engaged year-round. Submit your chapter's event to the HBCU Now calendar.

Get Involved

Whether you're a new graduate or a seasoned alumnus, your alumni chapter is your home base for Greek life after college. Connect with thousands of alumni in your city today.