News

Current news of the Alpha Kappa Chapter

May 27, 2023 - Brothers starting the summer off strong with a trip to Aruba.

April 10, 2023 - Welcoming in our 2023 Alpha Iota Class Initiates!

March 24, 2023 - Great job to our brothers, and all involved, helping DKMS break their previous record with 313 listed donors!

November 10, 2022 - Annual Wylie Ball Event

November 6, 2022 - Congrats to our newest Exec Board Officers!

Eli Lovell - Alpha (President)

Sam Pospisil - Beta (Vice President)

Luca Longo - Pi (Scholarship Chairman)

Owen Marrs - Tau (Treasurer)

Zach Harris - Theta (Director of Risk Management)

Parker Jones - Iota (New Member Educator)

Jack Reilly - Phi (Philanthropy Chairman)

Christian Harkins - Psi (Social Chairman)

Rien Griggs - Chi (Recruitment Chairman)

Nicky Calzolari - Sigma (Secretary)

Dalton McGowan - Upsilon (Alumni Chairman)

October 14, 2022 - Our brothers attended our local Light the Night event for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, helping bring light to the darkness of cancer, and supporting all those who have been impacted by it.

May 2, 2022 - Congratulations to our Intramural Softball team making it to the Championship round! (6-2 record) (4-1 playoff).

November 17, 2021 - The Chapter held officer elections last night and we'd like to congratulate our new officers!

Russell Thomas - Alpha (President)

Nick Eiben - Beta (Vice President)

Zachary Harris - Pi (Scholarship Chairman)

Thomas Randazzo - Tau (Treasurer)

Vaughn - Theta (Director of Risk Management)

Spencer Cary - Iota (New Member Educator)

Douglas Straus - Phi (Philanthropy Chairman)

Ethan Larke - Psi (Social Chairman)

Eli Lovell - Chi (Recruitment Chairman)

Anthony Glynn - Sigma (Secretary)

Clark Powless - Upsilon (Alumni Chairman)

November 21, 2020 - The Chapter held officer elections last night and we'd like to congratulate our new officers!

Nate Rivard - Alpha (President)

Owen Williams - Beta (Vice President)

Jack Grady - Pi (Scholarship Chairman)

Nick Eiben - Tau (Treasurer)

Jace Hopper - Theta (Director of Risk Management)

Jayson Bozek - Iota (New Member Educator)

Joah Moore - Phi (Philanthropy Chairman)

Thomas Randazzo - Psi (Social Chairman)

Gehrig Daly & Jesse Wells Jr. - Chi (Recruitment Chairman)

Alex Minton - Sigma (Secretary)

Russell Thomas - Upsilon (Alumni Chairman)

June 6, 2020 - The university held a virtual meeting with House Corp. board members and chapter advisors to announce they are making three lots available for new construction.  Our hope is that at least one or two fraternities on New Row will want to build new so we can occupy their existing house.  This will be our third attempt to move up and we feel we are in a very strong position.  If fact, after our most recent attempt, we were told we were a "close second".  Furthermore, there will likely be three opportunities this time around, not just one.  We are confident and exited! 

November 21, 2019 - The Chapter held officer elections last night and we'd like to congratulate our new officers!

Brandon Slappy - Alpha (President)

Collin Garvey - Beta (Vice President)

Nathan Rivard - Pi (Scholarship Chairman)

Justin Powless - Tau (Treasurer)

Jace Hopper - Theta (Director of Risk Management)

Johnathan Vegh - Iota (New Member Educator)

Adam Wolfsheimer - Phi (Philanthropy Chairman)

Owen Williams - Psi (Social Chairman)

AJ Holiday & Joey Morrissey - Chi (Recruitment Chairman)

Alexander Davis - Sigma (Secretary)

Connor Richmond - Upsilon (Alumni Chairman)

Thank you to all of our outgoing officers for their commitment to the Chapter and the success they helped bring to Alpha Kappa. We look forward to continued growth and excellence under this new Executive Board!

November 30, 2018 - The Chapter held officer elections last night and we'd like to congratulate our new officers!

Stone Justice - Alpha (President)

Riley Connel - Beta (Vice President)

Aaron Fox - Pi (Scholarship Chairman)

Brian Lastinec - Tau (Treasurer)

Britt Ryan - Theta (Director of Risk Management)

Connor Richmond - Iota (New Member Educator)

Charlie Plunk - Phi (Philanthropy Chairman)

Colin Garvey - Psi (Social Chairman)

Sam Kersey & Brandon Slappy - Chi (Recruitment Chairman)

Christian Childress - Sigma (Secretary)

Sam Blackington - Upsilon (Alumni Chairman)

Thank you to all of our outgoing officers for their commitment to the Chapter and the success they helped bring to Alpha Kappa. We look forward to continued growth and excellence under this new Executive Board!

November 7, 2018 - Congratulations to our 16 new initiates from the Fall 2018 Class.

July 2, 2018 - Rush is around the corner! if you are interested in rushing contact our Rush Chairman John Silvera at pksakchi@gmail.com. He would be happy to tell you about our upcoming events and give you more information about our fraternity, hope to see you all soon!

February 17, 2018 - Today was full day for our brothers as we attended multiple philanthropic events to support various causes. At the Alpha Tau Omega house there was IFC's annual Chilifest, where we enjoyed some delicious chili and gave our donations that will benefit the University's Women and Gender Resource Center. There was also the annual Crawfish for CASA at the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority house. The money raised here will go to the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) which supports and promotes court-appointed advocates for abused and neglected children. Also taking place throughout the day was the annual University of Alabama Dance Marathon. This 13.1 hour fundraising event is a fun atmosphere which encourages dancing and donations during the entire event. Proceeds from this event benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals which is a non-profit organization driven by the goal to care for and improve the lives of as many children as possible.

January 10, 2018 - Classes for the Spring 2018 Semester begin today and we welcome back all of our brothers. We are looking forward to another great semester academically and will be participating in Spring Rush. If you are interested in joining our fraternity be sure check out the rush page.

December 17, 2017 - The Fall 2017 Semester has officially come to a close and a few of our brothers are celebrating their graduation from the University of Alabama. Congratulations to Michael Brewer, Chris Leonard, and Anthony Villa for their academic achievements over the years! Fare well brothers and we can't wait to welcome you back as alumni!

November 30, 2017 - The Chapter held officer elections last night and we'd like to congratulate our new officers!

Spencer Silveus - Alpha (President)

Austin Ellis - Beta (Vice President)

Adam Spanier - Pi (Scholarship Chairman)

Justin Scavone - Tau (Treasurer)

Britt Ryan - Theta (Director of Risk Management)

Reilly Connell - Iota (New Member Educator)

McCoy Mandujano - Phi (Philanthropy Chairman)

Alek Tucker - Psi (Social Chairman)

John Silvera - Chi (Recruitment Chairman)

Christian Childress - Sigma (Secretary)

Kyle Muscarella - Upsilon (Alumni Chairman)

Thank you to all of our outgoing officers for their commitment to the Chapter and the success they helped bring to Alpha Kappa. We look forward to continued growth and excellence under this new Executive Board!

October 19, 2017 - Happy Founder's Day to all of our active and graduated brothers. We are also pleased to welcome twenty five new brothers into the Alpha Kappa Chapter today! Congratulations Chi class on completing the New Member process!

October 15, 2017 - Congratulations to Alexander Haynes, Thomas Huncke, and Andrew Tyndall for receiving Phi Kappa Sigma Foundation scholarships. The Foundation awards $65,000 in scholarships and grants annually and we are proud to have three recipients in the Alpha Kappa chapter.

April 4, 2017 - Congratulations to Andrew Tyndall, Grant Bail, Chris Leonard, Austin Ellis, and AJ Bishop for being accepted into the Order of Omega at the University of Alabama. The Order of Omega is a leadership honor society for members of Fraternity and Sorority organizations. The Order of Omega is very selective, so we are very proud of them for accomplishing this.

March 20, 2017 - The newsletter for the spring semester has been sent out. If you did not receive it and would like to, please contact Dan Mancari at dmancari@crimson.ua.edu. The newsletter can also be found online here.

December 1, 2016 - As the semester comes to a close, we would like to welcome our new brothers: Britt Ryan, Charlie Plunk, Sam Rier, Kristian Rider, Christian Childress, Alex Chamblin, Stone Justice, Christian Coyne, Matt Accomando, Ryan Arendas, Reilly Connell, Grey Slatton, Andrew Bellasperanza, Zach Smith, Sam Asnis, Nathan Bianan, Sam Blackington, Kyiler Bolton, Zane Simpson, John Silvera, Dillion Harnage, Alex Washburn, Colm Boyer, Ty Jackson, Aaron Fox, Alan Goddard, and Alex Haynes.

November 21, 2016 - The annual election process has concluded. Congratulations to our new officers! Positions are as follows:

Andrew Tyndall - Alpha (President)

Grant Bail - Beta (Vice-President)

Alexander Bishop - Pi (Academic Chair)

Beau Perkins - Tau (Treasurer)

Michael Brewer - Sigma (Secretary)

Stone Justice - Chi (Rush Chair)

Spencer Silveus - Psi (Social Chair)

Nathan Drewes - Phi (Philanthropy)

Paul Bodholdt & Britt Ryan - Theta (Sgt. At Arms)

August 8, 2016 - School is starting soon! Interested Rushee's get in contact with the Alpha Kappa Chapter under the RUSH tab above to make sure you don't miss out on meeting brothers! We have already began scheduling events!

April 19, 2016 - The Alpha Kappa Chapter would like to Congratulate brother Dylan "Goose" Teed on winning Rookie of the Year and Iron Cup MVP for Alabama's Hockey Team. Here he is with his brother Ryan who's also a brother of the Alpha Kappa Chapter.

April 13, 2016 - Brother's took at trip to the West Alabama Food Bank for the day to help make produce bags and help with inventory.

January 7, 2016 - Well wishes and a warm Happy New Year from the current Men of Honor to all. With the second semester beginning soon the start of spring rush will begin on the 21st of January. Interested Rushees should contact Rush Chairs, Nick Fedchock and Cooper Ramsey, either by phone or email anytime.

December 4, 2015 - The annual election process has concluded. Congratulations to our new officers! Positions are as followed:

Blake Macqueen - Alpha (President),

Evan Van Nostrand - Beta (Vice President),

Thomas Patrick Murray - Pi (Academic Chair),

Grant Bail - Tau (Treasurer),

Michael Brewer - Sigma (Secretary), 

Nick Fedchock & Cooper Ramsay - Chi (Co-Rush Chairs),

Andrew Tyndall - Psi (Social Chair),

Logan Chewning - Phi (Philanthropy),

Jeff Chapman - Theta (Sgt. At Arms)

Thank you to all of last terms officers for your hard work. The fraternity appreciates your dedication.

November 6, 2015 - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the national philanthropy of Phi Kappa Sigma, held their Light The Night Walk in Birmingham last night. Alpha Kappa had great participation in support for the cause and donated to help fund treatments that are saving lives from these awful blood cancers.

October 22, 2015 - Thank you to all of the responses we've been getting back from Alumni in the past few weeks from the newsletter. Your support and replies are greatly appreciated. If the newsletter has not reached you for some reason, or you have an updated address for us please contact Daniel Brenner at djbrenner@crimson.ua.edu so alterations can be made.

This Saturday afternoon the Crimson Tide takes on Tennessee at Bryant Denny Stadium. We will have a tailgate on the Quad over by Carmichael Hall. Alumni are always welcome, keep an eye out for the Phi Kappa Sigma flag. Food, refreshments, and TV will be present. 

September 16, 2015 - UA's Student Government Association has joined the It's On Us Campaign to stop sexual assault and create a safe environment at The Capstone. Members old and new have been getting involved with the on campus events this week.

September 11, 2015 - Tomorrow is the first official home football game versus Middle Tennessee! Phi Kappa Sigma has already began preparations on The Quad for tailgating prior to the game. Alumni interested in the location or for future games can contact Daniel Brenner for more information.

September 8, 2015 - With fall rush officially closed for the semester, now is the time to begin our prep for Spring! Many rush events will be occurring during the spring of next year. These events will include Band Performances, Meet and Greets, Social Dinners, etc. Those interested can contact Lee Bomar and Joseph Thomas under the Contact Us tab.

September 1, 2015 - Many brothers have began attending our philanthropy events for this semester. The RISE Center in Tuscaloosa has been very kind and generous to allow us many hours to come and assist them in their daily activities. Michael Brewer (Philanthropy chair) has taken a lot of time in finding us activities to do over the course of the semester. Any suggestions/possible connections can be forwarded to Michael under the Contact Us tab at his email.

April 26, 2015 - Crawfish for Corbyn, our fundraiser to honor UA's Corbyn Wile and create a scholarship in her name, was yesterday and was a success! We had a great turn out and lots of crawfish for this awesome cause.

April 2, 2015 - Yesterday we celebrated our first Phi Kap Easter Potluck at the house. At this brotherhood event everyone brought a dish or supply and then we had an Easter Lunch together.