Student Life

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National Pan-Hellenic Council

Alpha Kappa Alpha

 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is the premiere Black Greek-letter sorority. Founded by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. grew from 16 foresighted ambitious young ladies at Howard University in Washington, D.C. to more than 150,000 ladies around the globe. Since 1908 Alpha Kappa Alpha has endeavored to uplift the Black community through leadership, service and scholarship. Under the direction of the international president, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has implemented a six-point program concentrating on family, government involvement and influence, the Business Round Table – a training workshop on entrepreneurial skills, math and science literacy, a senior resource center, and a partnership with the American Red Cross.

Local Chapter Information:

The Mu Mu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has served Montevallo since its conception in 1978 at the University of Montevallo. Mu Mu has participated in the Buckle Up America Program, Volunteered readings at Montevallo Elementary School, Estes Nursing Home, Breast Cancer Awareness and many other service projects. The sisters of Mu Mu actively participate on Montevallo’s campus in various organizations such as African American Society, IVOC, McNairs Scholars Program , National Broadcasting Society, Student Government Association, Housing and Resident Life Resident Assistants, Upward Bound, Campus tour Guides, Orientation leader, Montevallo Masters, Montevallo Democrats, and the Student Alumni Association of Montevallo, just to name a few.

Purpose:  

To cultivate high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of service to all mankind.

Prominent Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: