Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is dedicated to leadership, scholarship, and service.
As the first intercollegiate fraternity for African American men, it upholds a legacy of social justice, community activism, and academic excellence. The UT Knoxville chapter actively engages in campus life and the local community, leading initiatives focused on education, voter registration, and economic empowerment. Members strive to embody the fraternity’s core values of manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all. Through service projects, mentorship programs, and cultural events, Alpha Phi Alpha emphasizes academic achievement and fosters strong brotherhood, leaving a lasting impact on both UT Knoxville and the wider community.
Chapter Name: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Designation: Mu Iota Chapter
Nickname: Alpha
Colors: Old Gold and Black
Symbols/Mascots: Great Sphinx of Giza
Call: A-Phi, 06
Philanthropy: Big Brothers Big Sisters
National Founding: December 4, 1906 at Cornell University
UT Founding: 1976
Standing at UT: Good Standing: Three Star
Chapter GPA: 3.19
President: Marcus Love
Standards of Fraternal Excellence
Standing: Three-Star Chapter 98/100
Maintaining a chapter scholarship program and chapter and new member GPA above a 2.5.
Roster submission, New Member Education Plans, Officer Updates, Advisor Updates, Council Meeting Attendance, Presidents’ Cabinet Meeting Attendance, VOLink Registration, OSFL Coaching Meetings, Financial Good Standing, & Conduct Standing
Completing at least 4 hours of service per member tracked through the Jones Center for Leadership and Service and hosting one philanthropic event:
2023 Service Hours Per Member: 20.90 hours/member
2023 Philanthropic Donations: Mu Iota Toy Drive Benefitting Emerald Academy
Campus Involvement, Immersive Leadership and Service, Service Hours Over 4 Hours Per Member, Chapter GPA Above the All-Male/Female Average, Academic/Career/Leadership Program, DEI Program, Health & Safety Program, and End-Of-Year Meeting with OSFL Council Advisor.