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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA)

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a historically Black sorority dedicated to empowering women through leadership, academic excellence, and community service.

As part of the first Greek-lettered sorority founded by African American college women, the UT Knoxville chapter upholds a legacy of sisterhood and social impact. Members focus on philanthropy in areas like education, health, economic empowerment, and social justice. They organize service projects, outreach programs, and campus events to uplift underserved communities. In addition to service, members strive for academic success, personal growth, and leadership. AKA looks to make a lasting impact on the university and beyond.

 

Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville smiling for a group photo at a National Pan-Hellenic event. They are holding up their various hand signs and wearing their pink and green Greek lettered t-shirts.

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Chapter Name: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Designation: Zeta Delta Chapter
Nickname: AKA
Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green
Symbols/Mascots: Ivy Leaf and Tea Rose
Call: Skee Wee
National Founding: January 15, 1908 at Howard

UT Founding: 1970
Standing at UT: Good Standing: Two Star
Chapter GPA: 3.24
President: Kaitlyn Ward


Two members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at a national conference taking a horizontal selfie with a purple iPhone. One female is wearing a green dress with pearls, while the other female is wearing a black dress with pearls.

Two members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. after college graduation at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. They are outside of Thompson Bowling Arena.