Kappa Sigma is proud to announce the Supreme Executive Committee has voted to reestablish the Rho-Psi Chapter in Corpus Christi, Texas on the A&M Corpus Christi campus, this past Saturday, May 4, 2024, they were installed, reclaiming their position as our 362nd Chapter. On November 3, 2023, the Rho-Psi Colony was kicked off, and over the last six months they have worked hard to achieve their Chapter. To achieve their charter, in just six months, the 43 men of Rho-Psi donated over 2,100 hours of community service to charitable causes, and completed multiple workshops over the Code of Conduct, Champion Quest, and professional development.

These Brothers were joined by past Worthy Grand Treasurer, 2006 Man of the Year, and Hall of Honor member Martin C. Petersen (Rho, Arizona State University, ’66), Director of Recruitment Nicholas M. Hauck (Alpha-Iota, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, ’15), and Ritual Commission member Kristian B. Griffiths (Theta-Rho, McNeese State University, ’14) representing the Fraternity. 

Representing the District was District Grand Dagoberto Leal, Jr. (Kappa-Epsilon, The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, ’13). Thank you to all the Alumni Brothers who attended and helped on a ritual team. Especially Alumnus Advisor Marcelino A. Vega (Theta-Zeta, Eastern New Mexico University, ’17).

We would also like to thank the Brothers of the following Chapters who attended the Installation as ritual teams:

Kappa-Epsilon – University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
Lambda-Psi – St. Mary’s University
Xi-Delta – University of Texas at San Antonio

Brothers everywhere wish Rho-Psi the best as they begin their road to excellence and offer our congratulations!

This past Friday, May 3rd, Kappa Sigma Fraternity honored our 90th Man of the Year, Brother Craig D. Melvin (Alpha-Nu, Wofford College, ’98)! We were pleased to celebrate with Alpha-Nu undergraduates, alumni from across North America, Brother Melvin’s family, and members of the Wofford College faculty, including President Dr. Nayef Samhat.

Check out this clip of Brother Melvin discussing the evening from the 3rd Hour of the Today Show on May 6th.

We are excited to announce the re-installation of the 35th Chapter of Kappa Sigma. Please join us in welcoming back the Sigma Chapter at Tulane University!

The Sigma Chapter’s 66 Founding Fathers were initiated on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Brothers in attendance for the installation included: Worthy Grand Master Adam J. Merillat (Epsilon-Mu, The University of Tulsa, ’02), Brothers in Action Commissioner and District Grand Master Lionel L. de la Houssaye, Jr. (Theta-Rho, McNeese State University, ’83), and Development Coordinator Kyle Somers (Xi-Rho, Stockton University, ’17).

There were also several Southern Louisiana volunteer officers in attendance including Assistant District Grand Master Michael K. Griffiths (Theta-Rho, McNeese State University, ’87), Alumnus Advisor for Theta-Rho Kristian B. Griffiths (Theta-Rho, McNeese State University, ’14), Alumnus Advisor for Sigma Bradley D. Wellons (Alpha-Upsilon, Millsaps College, ’87), and Area Recruitment Manager Mark L. Gigliotti (Delta-Gamma, University of Wyoming, ’18).

The Ritualist for the installation was Samuel B. Isidoro (Xi-Rho, Stockton University, ’16).

A huge thank you to the following Chapters for their part in the installation: Theta-Rho (McNeese State University), Omicron-Chi (Nicholls State University), Rho-Theta (University of New Orleans), and Gamma (Louisiana State University).

The Sigma Brothers participated in over 2,100 hours of service to both local and national causes. Their relentless work and duty to serve their fellow man exemplifies their commitment to the core tenets of a Kappa Sigma: Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service.

Kappa Sigma continues our pursuit of Jackson’s Dream as we spread our Order across North America.  Congratulations to the newly initiated Brothers and alumni of the Sigma Chapter!

Kappa Sigma Fraternity raised more than $725,000 during its seventh annual Stephen Alonzo Jackson Weekend of Giving, held March 4th through 6th. Over the past 2 years, the Fraternity has raised more than $1.5 million for undergraduate scholarships through the 2021 and 2022 Stephen Alonzo Jackson Weekends of Giving. 

Stephen Alonzo Jackson Weekend of Giving was established in 2016 to raise funds for the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund’s Scholarship-Leadership Awards program. 100% of funds raised during SAJ Weekend of Giving go towards designated Chapter Scholarship Funds. Scholarship-Leadership Awards are given to qualifying Kappa Sigma undergraduate members each year on Kappa Sigma’s Founders Day, December 10.

In 2021, the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund awarded 592 undergraduate scholarships, the most in Kappa Sigma’s 152-year history.

“Kappa Sigmas from every corner of North America came together over Stephen Alonzo Jackson Weekend of Giving and demonstrated, yet again, why Kappa Sigma is a brotherhood like no other,” said Adam J. Merillat, President of Kappa Sigma’s International Board of Directors. “I’m continuously in awe of our Brothers’ generosity and commitment to serve our current and future undergraduate members.”

The undergraduate scholarship fundraising event is named after Stephen Alonzo Jackson, Kappa Sigma’s first international President, and an initiate of Kappa Sigma Fraternity’s  Zeta Chapter at the University of Virginia.

We are excited to announce the re-installation of the 178th Chapter of Kappa Sigma! Please join us in welcoming back the Theta-Upsilon Chapter at Miami University!

The 58 founding fathers were initiated on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Brothers in attendance for the installation included: Worthy Grand Scribe, Daniel J. Tierney (Theta-Nu, Ashland University, ’99), and Executive Director Mitchell B. Wilson (Beta-Nu, University of Kentucky, ’78).

The installation was coordinated by Alumnus Advisor Wesley C. Bren (Theta-Upsilon, Miami University, ’85). There were also several Northern and Southern Ohio volunteer officers in attendance including: District Grand Master Jonah P. Hartswick (Epsilon-Rho, Kent State University, ’13), Joseph E. Nist (Pi-Rho, University of Akron, ’09), Joseph H. Galloway (Theta-Omicron, Muskingum University, ’13), Garett Reinhart (Nu-Psi, University of Cincinnati, ’17), Austin A. Araco (Tau-Zeta, Arkansas State University, ’14), Thomas S. Alford (Theta-Nu, Ashland University, ’04), Scott J. Kingsbury (Theta-Nu, Ashland University, ’03), and Area Recruitment Manager Nicholas M. Hauck (Alpha-Iota, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, ’15).

The Ritualist for the installation was George L. Dickson (Theta-Omicron, Muskingum University, ’89).

The Theta-Upsilon Brothers participated in over 1,600 hours of service to both local and national causes. Their relentless work and duty to serve their fellow man exemplifies their commitment to the core tenets of a Kappa Sigma: Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service.

A huge thank you to the following Chapters for their part in the installation: Theta-Nu (Ashland University), Theta-Omicron (Muskingum University), Theta-Xi (Trine University), Nu-Psi (University of Cincinnati), Pi-Rho (University of Akron), and Tau-Mu (Capital University).

We will continue working to achieve Jackson’s Dream and spread our Order across North America! Congratulations to the newly initiated Brothers and alumni of the Theta-Upsilon Chapter!

We are excited to announce the installation of the 432nd Chapter of Kappa Sigma! Please join us in welcoming the Upsilon-Chi Chapter in New York, NY!

The 53 founding fathers were initiated on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Brothers in attendance for the installation included: Worthy Grand Master of Ceremonies, Adam T. Poe (Kappa-Mu, Tennessee Technological University, ’06), and Director of Recruitment & Expansion Leo J. Brown, IV (Theta-Theta, Western Kentucky University, ’04).

The installation was coordinated by District Grand Master Adam Zaher (Rho-Sigma, St. John’s University-Staten Island, ’11) with the assistance of Alumnus Advisor Christopher H. Lai (Sigma-Epsilon, Hunter College, ’12). There were also several New York City volunteer officers in attendance including: Brandon Y. Leung (Gamma-Upsilon, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, ’11), Raffaele Montuori (Rho-Sigma, St. John’s University-Staten Island, ’13), Mark C. Lipari (Rho-Sigma, St. John’s University-Staten Island, ’12), Kyle Tan-Kyi (Gamma-Zeta, New York University, ’17), Joseph A. Losinno (Rho-Sigma, St. John’s University-Staten Island, ’14), and Michael C. Zarnowski (Upsilon-Kappa, West Long Branch, New Jersey, ’18).

The Ritualist for the installation was Sawyer I. Coleman (Rho-Omega, Stevens Institute of Technology, ’14).

The Upsilon-Chi Brothers participated in over 1,600 hours of service to both local and national causes. Their relentless work and duty to serve their fellow man exemplifies their commitment to the core tenets of a Kappa Sigma: Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service.

A huge thank you to the following Chapters for their part in the installation: Gamma-Zeta (New York University), Rho-Omega (Stevens Institute of Technology), Rho-Sigma (St. John’s University-Staten Island), and Tau-Delta (Pace University).

We will continue working to achieve Jackson’s Dream and spread our Order across North America! Congratulations to the newly installed Brothers and to the future success of the Upsilon-Chi Chapter!

We are excited to announce the re-installation of the 211th Chapter of Kappa Sigma! Please join us in welcoming the Lambda-Zeta Chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia back to the chapter rolls.

The 46 founding fathers were initiated on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Brothers in attendance for the installation included: Worthy Grand Scribe, Daniel J. Tierney (Theta-Nu, Ashland University, ’99), Executive Director Mitchell B. Wilson (Beta-Nu, University of Kentucky, ’78), and Development Coordinator Kyle Somers (Xi-Rho, Stockton University, ’17).

The installation was coordinated by Alumnus Advisor and District Grand Master Zanas D. Talley (Sigma-Psi, Catholic University of America, ’15) as well as Lambda-Zeta alumni. The Ritualist for the installation was Sawyer I. Coleman (Rho-Omega, Stevens Institute of Technology, ’14).

The Lambda-Zeta Brothers participated in over 1,500 hours of service to both local and national causes. Their relentless work and duty to serve their fellow man exemplifies their commitment to the core tenets of a Kappa Sigma: Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service.

A huge thank you to the following Chapters for their part in the installation: Eta (Randolph Macon College), Sigma-Theta (Old Dominion University), Sigma-Lambda (Christopher Newport University), and the Lambda-Zeta alumni that were in attendance.

We will continue working to achieve Jackson’s Dream and spread our Order across North America! Congratulations to the newly installed Brothers and to the continued success of the Lambda-Zeta Chapter!

Kappa Sigma has begun the critical work of assembling our next AREA RECRUITMENT MANAGER (ARM) team for the 2022-2023 school year.

This special group of talented brothers will be tasked to ensure our rightful place as the most preferred fraternity in the world.

The Brothers we seek for this elite group must have a proven track record of fraternal accomplishment and an unwavering, evident love of the Order, along with unbridled enthusiasm and passion for Kappa Sigma.

As part of your application, we ask that you produce an introductory video (not to exceed three minutes) answering two very important questions…

– Why do I love Kappa Sigma?

– Why do I want to be an Area Recruitment Manager?

Twenty FINALISTS will be selected and invited to participate in live interviews at Kappa Sigma International Headquarters (Charlottesville, VA) in early Spring. The fraternity will pay all travel expenses.

Of the Finalists, Kappa Sigma will ultimately choose five to 10 dynamic brothers, who will be asked to serve a minimum one-year commitment to advance our fraternity. Competitive starting salary, bonus, and benefits.

In addition to the video, please include your resume and Kappa Sigma accomplishments.

Applications should be emailed to Leo Brown at Leo@hq.kappasigma.org.

You must be a difference-maker, and the most committed brothers should apply. 

Kappa Sigma Fraternity today announced that college football coaches Lloyd H. Carr (Beta-Gamma, University of Missouri, ’65) and Fisher DeBerry (Alpha-Nu, Wofford College, ’57) have been named 2021 Kappa Sigma Men of the Year. Brothers Carr and DeBerry are both inductees into the College Football Hall of Fame and have combined for 289 wins over the course of their storied careers.

Lloyd H. Carr is an August 30, 1965 initiate of the Beta-Gamma Chapter at the University of Missouri. He is best known for his tenure as Head Football Coach at the University of Michigan from 1995-2007. Brother Carr was the National Coach of the Year in 1997 while leading the Wolverines to a National Championship. Overall, he led Michigan to five Big Ten championships and 13 Bowl appearances, retiring with the third-best conference winning percentage in Big Ten history. Brother Carr is a 2011 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame.

James Fisher DeBerry is a May 8, 1957 initiate of the Alpha-Nu Chapter at Wofford College. Along with early-career positions at his alma mater Wofford, as well as Appalachian State, Brother DeBerry is best known as the longtime Head Coach at the Air Force Academy from 1984 to 2006. He is the winningest coach in U.S. service academy history, and he led the Falcons to 14 Commander-in-Chief’s trophies with a 34-8 record over rivals Army and Navy. Brother DeBerry won the 1985 Paul “Bear” Bryant Award as the country’s top coach and is also a 2011 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Both Brothers Carr and DeBerry are noted for their charitable work off the field as well. In 2004, Brother DeBerry and his wife founded the Fisher DeBerry Foundation to provide opportunities for children of single-parent homes. Brother Carr is noted for his support of women’s athletics and the Special Olympics.

“The Kappa Sigma Man of the Year Award honors those who have reached the top of their professions. It is hard to find better examples of success and leadership than Brothers Carr and DeBerry. I am ecstatic that these two notable Kappa Sigmas will be our 2021 Kappa Sigma Men of the Year. Go Air Force! Go Blue!” said Worthy Grand Master Adam Merillat, an alumnus of the University of Michigan.

Brothers Carr and DeBerry will be honored at an event to be held in the spring of 2022 at Kappa Sigma International Headquarters in Charlottesville, Va.

The Kappa Sigma Man of the Year Award has been awarded annually since 1939. Each Brother honored as a Kappa Sigma Man of the Year has set an example which some may equal but none excel in his personal and professional life. The achievement of such success by Kappa Sigmas brings glory to the Order and demonstrates the enduring impact of the Kappa Sigma experience. Recipients of the Man of the Year award and their Chapters each receive a special plaque and are recognized at Kappa Sigma International Headquarters.

Kappa Sigma is the largest college social fraternity in the world with more than 200,000 living members, including approximately 16,000 undergraduates and 300 chapters and colonies located throughout the United States and Canada. Founded in 1869 at the University of Virginia, Kappa Sigma International Headquarters is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Kappa Sigma Fraternity has broken a new record by having its most successful Military Heroes Month ever, raising more than $124,100, almost twice as much as previous campaigns.

Military Heroes Month was established by Kappa Sigma to honor military veterans and active-duty service members in the United States and Canada, and the campaign coincides with observances of Veterans Day and Remembrance Day each November. Chapters of Kappa Sigma are encouraged to have events and raise both awareness and funds for the Kappa Sigma Military Heroes Campaign. This year’s events raised $124,100 for the Military Heroes Campaign between November 1st and Giving Tuesday on November 30th.

“As a veteran myself, I am extremely proud of what the Military Heroes Campaign does to support the brave men and women, and their families, who have chosen to serve us all through their devotion to duty and personal sacrifice. Kappa Sigma is honored to be able to work with our charitable partners to give back to those who have given so much,” said Worthy Grand Treasurer Martin C. Petersen (Rho, Arizona State University, ’66). Brother Petersen is a proud veteran who served in the US Army in Vietnam, and then joined the Central Intelligence Agency where he served for over 33 years before retiring as the Agency’s Deputy Executive Director and Acting Executive Director.

The Kappa Sigma Military Heroes Campaign was launched in 2007. Its mission then and now remains to give back to those who serve our country. The Military Heroes Campaign is primarily funded by Kappa Sigma undergraduate chapters and their alumni through their philanthropic fundraising efforts. The funds are aggregated through the national campaign so that significant donations can be made to charities verified to be 100% veteran-focused. As a result, 100% of funds generated by the Military Heroes Campaign go to support veterans. Last biennium, more than $500,000 was distributed to veterans charities through the Military Heroes Campaign.