ALPHA KAPPA PSI
History
AKPsi was founded on October 5th, 1904 at New York University by the “Brooklyn Four”. The members of the “Brooklyn Four” recognized as George L. Bergen, Howard M. Jefferson, Nathan Lane Jr., and Frederic R. Leach, were attending NYU’s new School of Commerce, taking night classes to further their education. After almost every class, they had to make the walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, leading to provide the group’s name.
With strong support from the college, these four came up with the idea to make the professional business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi. Inviting six other members, the founding class of AKPsi was created.
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Why AKPSI?
Principled Business Leaders
Ever since, AKPsi has been recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders, often leading trends in business fraternities. Alpha Kappa Psi alumni are known to go on and be leaders in their own given fields, including presidents, vice presidents, founders, senators, CEO’s, judges, and chairman. Some of our most famous alumni include President Ronald Reagan, President Richard Nixon, David Hartman, Joyce C. Hall, Samuel F. Hinkle, and Harrison Jones. Being the oldest and largest business professional business fraternity, we are proud to stand on the University of Iowa campus as the Alpha Xi chapter.
Brotherhood
Our chapter has 129 dedicated members spanning from all corners of the University. Our chapter provides a strong brotherhood, offering experiences such as formals, intramural sports, tailgates, and professional development trips.
Knowledge
Our members study the 6 disciplines of Tippie College of Business, Marketing, Management, Finance, Business Analytics, Accounting, and Economics, as well as 14 more unique academic programs outside the college of business.
Integrity
Members of our chapter span across multiple student organizations on campus, including Tippie Judicial Board, HawkTrade, ClothingCloset, InvestHer, and more. AKPsi recognizes the importance of our involvement in over 50 other student organizations.
Service
While many of our brothers volunteer in their own programs, Alpha Kappa Psi actively volunteers for programs at Hope Lodge, Sole Hope, Ronald McDonald House, and Shelter House.
Unity
With many of our members boasting rigorous and competitive internships and full-time jobs, we have alumni spanning across the nation. With alumni at companies such as Aldi, Kohl's, PWC, and Goldman Sachs, we have brothers just an email away.
