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Founded in 1908 at Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women. With over 380,000 initiated members across more than 1,096 chapters worldwide,

AKA is dedicated to scholarship, leadership, and service. The sorority’s mission focuses on promoting high scholastic and ethical standards, fostering friendship and unity among women, addressing issues affecting girls and women, supporting college life, and providing service to all mankind.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. crest

Chapter Name: Pi Beta
Nickname: Pi Beta, AKA
Council: NPHC
Founding Year: 1908
Charter Year: 1990
Colors: Salmon Pink, Apple Green
Symbols: Ivy Leaf, Pearl
Signature Programs: The Ivy Affair, AKAdemics, Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (C.H.I.P.P.)
Status: N/A

Chapter Highlights

Total MembersActive MembersNew Members
29218
Chapter Cum. GPAActive Cum. GPANew Member Cum. GPA
3.3933.4653.251

Chapter Impact

Volunteer HoursDollars Raised
15.5$539.00
  • Chapter data reflects past membership from Spring 2026.
  • Students studying abroad are not counted as Active Members but are included in Total Members.

Awards

  • 2025-2026 Student Impact Awards, Outstanding Student Leader of the Year (Chase A. Clark)
  • 2025-2025 Wake Forest University Homecoming Queen (Chase A. Clark)
  • 2024-2025 Student Impact Awards, National Pan-Hellenic Council Sorority Leader of the Year (Sabrina Jean-Charles)
  • 2023 Wake Forest University Homecoming Queen (Sydney Smith)