Alpha Phi Alpha
Founded on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University, Alpha Phi Alpha is the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity for African American men. Its seven founders, known as the “Jewels,” created a brotherhood based on scholarship, fellowship, good character, and service to humanity. The fraternity has a long history of leadership in civil rights and community impact, with members including Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, and W.E.B. DuBois.
The Xi Eta Chapter at Wake Forest University was chartered on May 4, 1979, continuing Alpha Phi Alpha’s mission to support academic excellence, leadership, and service.
Chapter Information
Chapter Name: Xi Eta
Nickname: Alphas
Council: NPHC
Founding Year: 1906
Charter Year: 1979
Colors: Black, Old Gold
Symbols: Great Sphinx of Giza
Signature Programs: ALPHAdemics, Ice an Alpha, spAdes night
Status: N/A
Chapter Highlights
| Total Members | Active Members | New Members |
| 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Chapter Cum. GPA | Active Cum. GPA | New Member Cum. GPA |
| 3.323 | 3.291 | 3.371 |
Chapter Impact
| Volunteer Hours | Dollars Raised |
| 28 | $974.00 |
- Chapter data reflects past membership from Spring 2025.
- Students studying abroad are not counted as Active Members but are included in Total Members.
Awards
- NC 2024 Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contest Winner
- 2024 Charles H. Wesley Award Winner