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Program Update ·
Brothers Launch To The Stars With S.T.E.M. Program
On October 10, 2025, the chapter's STEM Committee launched its hands-on To The Stars With S.T.E.M. program at the Homewood Public Library, welcoming a class of 25 students.
National ·
Bro. Gregory N. Washington Stands Firm as George Mason Faces Trump-Era Scrutiny
Bro. Gregory N. Washington Stands Firm as George Mason Faces Trump-Era Scrutiny (ΚΛ ’86) When Bro. Gregory N. Washington became the first Black president of George Mason University in 2020, he set out to cool tensions and widen the circle of belonging on campus. Four years…
National ·
Bobby Cain, Who Helped Integrate Tennessee Schools, Dies
Bobby Cain, Who Helped Integrate Tennessee Schools, Dies Brother Bobby Cain (59′ Rho Psi), a towering figure in Tennessee’s civil rights movement and one of the first Black students to integrate a public high school in the South died Monday, September 22, 2025, at the…
National ·
Alonzo Mourning Champions Affordable Housing for Seniors in Florida
Hall of Famer Brother Alonzo Mourning, known for his legendary career in the NBA, is now cementing his legacy off the court by investing in communities that need him most. Through his nonprofit, AM Affordable Housing, Mourning partnered with the Housing Trust Group (HTG) to…
National ·
The Divine Nine and Grand Basileus Ricky Lewis Shine at the 2025 Orange Blossom Classic
The Divine Nine and Grand Basileus Ricky Lewis Shine at the 2025 Orange Blossom Classic The 2025 Orange Blossom Classic returned to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sunday, August 31, bringing together thousands of supporters for a weekend filled with HBCU pride, Black…
National ·
Ohio University to Honor the Legacy of Dr. Roderick J. McDavis
This September, Ohio University will celebrate the lasting impact of President Emeritus Brother Roderick J. McDavis (ΣΨ ’67) and First Lady Emerita Deborah McDavis with two major events recognizing their leadership, service, and transformative influence. “Ohio University is…
National ·
Fatherhood First: Omega Psi Phi and NFL Alumni Empower Dads to Lead with Purpose
The Fifth District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. partnered with the NFL Alumni Tennessee Chapter to present the “NFL Alumni Training Camp: Educational Workshop for Dads”—a powerful and uplifting event centered on fatherhood and family. As part of the NFL Alumni Fatherhood…
National ·
Uplift in Every Bag: Upsilon Epsilon Brothers Join JSU’s 10,000-Pound Crop Drop
This past weekend, the Brothers of the Upsilon Epsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Jackson State University) exemplified service and uplift by participating in JSU’s bi-annual Crop Drop. On Saturday, August 16, they joined fellow student volunteers in bagging and…
National ·
Kyle Moore’s Mission to Transform Killeen Through Service
Bro. Kyle Moore’s (’21 OΠ) journey from chemistry classrooms in Beaumont to becoming a pillar of community service in Killeen is a story of transformation and deep commitment. As reported in the Killeen Daily Herald by Daelan Cheh, Bro. Moore began his professional life as a…