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Nu Gamma Alpha

Nu Gamma Alpha Fraternity, Gents, Ltd. (NGA or ΝΓΡ) is an African American social fraternity. It was established in 1962 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. It has chartered at least twenty chapters in the United States.

Nu Gamma Alpha
ΝΓΡ
Founded1962; 62 years ago (1962)
Howard University
TypeSocial
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisAfrican American
ScopeNational
PillarsEmpowering, Enhancing, Engaging and Enduring, Professionalism, Unity, Loyalty, and Integrity
ColorsBurgundy and White
Chapters1 active collegiate
4 alumni
HeadquartersP.O. Box 37661
Raleigh, North Carolina 27627
United States

History

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Ronald Gilkes and Robert Coates established Nu Gamma Alpha in 1962 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.[1][2][3] It was a "quasi-serious" fraternity modeled after established Black Greek-letter organizations.[4] It charter members came from Howard and American University, including:[3]

  • Larkin Arnold
  • Eddie Cleveland
  • Robert Coates
  • Gary Cole
  • Arnie Evans
  • Eric Garrison
  • Ronald Gilkes
  • Arvelle Greenwood
  • William Hall
  • Dennis S. Houston
  • Althear Lester
  • Luther McAdams

A second chapter, Beta, was formed at Lincoln College (now Lincoln University) in 1966.[2] The fraternity was incorporated in the State of North Carolina.[5]

As of 2024, the fraternity had chartered at least twenty collegiate chapters, with its only active chapter being the newly reestablished chapter at Shaw University.[3][6][7] Its main activities take place through its four alumni chapters.[6] The fraternity's mission includes fostering brotherhood, spiritual values, social change, and economic resources.[8] Member raise funds for scholarships and volunteer for community organizations.[8] Its national headquarters is in Raleigh, North Carolina.[8]

Symbols

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The Greek letters Nu Gamma Alpha were selected to stand for "No Gottum Average" because "anti-intellectualism" and a grade point average under 3.0 were conditions for membership.[4] The fraternity's colors are burgundy and white.[2] Its principles or pillars are Empowering, Enhancing, Engaging and Enduring, Professionalism, Unity, Loyalty, and Integrity.[9]

Chapters

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Collegiate chapters

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Following are the college chapters of Nu Gamma Alpha, with active chapters indicated in bold and inactive chapters in italics.[6][7][3]

Chapter Charter date Institution Location Status References
Alpha 1962 Howard University Washington, D.C. Inactive [1][2]
Beta 1966 Lincoln College Lower Oxford Township,

Pennsylvania

Inactive [2]
Gamma November 1967 Livingston College Salisbury, North Carolina Inactive
Deta Spring 1968 Johnson C. Smith University Charlotte, North Carolina Inactive
Epsilon Fall 1968 North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, North Carolina Inactive
Zeta 1969 Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, North Carolina Inactive
Theta Spring 1970 North Carolina Central University Durham, North Carolina Inactive
Iota October 5, 1971 University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, Arkansas Inactive [a]
Kappa Fall 1970 St. Augustine's College Raleigh, North Carolina Inactive
Lambda Virginia Union University Richmond, Virginia Inactive
Nu City College of New York New York City, New York Inactive
Omicron Fall 1968–1979; Spring 2024 Shaw University Raleigh, North Carolina Active [10]
Pi Bennedict College Columbia, South Carolina Inactive
Rho Kean College New York City, New York Inactive
Omega Sprnig 1974 North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina Inactive
Beta Kappa 197x ? Chicago State University Chicago, Illinois Inactive
Sigma Nu Spring 1977 Aurora University Aurora, Illinois Inactive
Sigma Tau Spring 1979 Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts Inactive
Cheyney State University Cheyney, Pennsylvania Inactive
Knoxville College Knoxville, Tennessee Inactive
  1. ^ The chapter was formed from the Wine SI FI Society, established in 1966 at Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical and Normal College. The college became the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff in 1972.

Alumni chapters

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Chapter Location Status References
Arkansas Arkansas Active [6]
Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia Active [6][11]
Raleigh Raleigh, North Carolina Active [6]
Triad Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina Active [6]

Notable members

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Hazelwood, Janell (2018-02-21). "Black History Month: The Divine Nine". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  2. ^ a b c d e "The New Breed". Newspapers.com. Oxford, Pennsylvania: The Lincolnian. 1966-03-01. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "History". Nu Gamma Alpha. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  4. ^ a b Ellison, Julian (1966-03-01). "Withdrawal Symptoms". Newspapers.com. Oxford, Pennsylvania: The Lincolnian. p. 7. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  5. ^ "History | Nu Gamma Alpha Fraternity, Inc". Nu Gam Atlanta Chap. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g "Chapters". Nu Gamma Alpha. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  7. ^ a b "Chapters |Nu Gamma Alpha Fraternity, Inc". Nu Gam Atlanta Chap. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  8. ^ a b c "About". Nu Gamma Alpha. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  9. ^ "Home". Nu Gamma Alpha. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  10. ^ "ShawU Student Experience Bear-y Good". Shaw University. 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  11. ^ "Nu Gamma Alpha Fraternity, Inc". Nu Gam Atlanta Chap. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  12. ^ "Larkin Arnold". The HistoryMakers. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  13. ^ "Rock and Roll; Make it Funky; Interview with Larkin Arnold [Part 1 of 2]". Open Vault from WGBH. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
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