Kappa Alpha Order

Kappa Alpha Order was founded in Lexington, Virginia in 1865. The Austin Peay State University Chapter is currently a provisional chapter who will be chartered in Fall 2011 semester. Today, Kappa Alpha Order is a growing brotherhood that has over 125 active chapters and over 7,000 undergraduate members.

Philanthropy is also a very important aspect of Kappa Alpha Order.  The Order has one national philanthropy: the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In the spring semester, the fraternity participates in the Labor Day Telethon and in the Spring semester participates in Shamrock and Heart Sales in addition to putting on a MDA Cool and Casual. In addition to MDA, Kappa Alpha Order is also proud to serve the Red Cross, United Way, and other national service organizations throughout the academic year.

Nickname: KA's
Symbols: KA Badge, KA Flag, Coat of Arms
Colors: Crimson and Gold
Flower: Crimson Rose and Magnolia Blossom
Chapter: Zeta Tau Chapter
Founded Nationally: December 21st, 1865 at Washington College (now Washington and Lee University), Lexington, VA
Founded Locally: February 25th, 2010, Chartered on November 19, 2011
Philanthropy: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Kappa Alpha Order President: Christian Pardue

Kappa Alpha Order National Website