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Purchase Your Official Gamma Pi Alumni Association Polo
Dear Gamma Pi Alumni Association Monument Supporters, On behalf of the Gamma Pi Alumni Association, thank you for your generous pledge and unwavering commitment to the Gamma Pi Chapter Campus Monument Project. Your support
Gamma Pi Brothers at the ASUNAA Mid-Winter Conference
Brother Cameron Parker, Jr. and Brother Richard Seals, Jr.
Purple & Gold Day at The Capitol Pre-Reception
The Gamma Pi Alumni Association continues to enhance brand awareness and strengthen its impact on Alcorn State University by hosting the second annual Purple and Gold Day Legislative Reception. This
A New Chapter in Leadership: Bro. Sylvester J. Harris
Sylvester J. Harris, II Brings 25 Years of Real Estate Development, General Construction & Business Experience Back to Cleveland From a golf club placed in his hands at age seven
GPAA Donates $5K In Support of ASU Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite Band
November 8, 2025 — In a generous show of support for the students of Alcorn State University, the GPAA (Gamma Pi Alumni Association) made a significant donation to the ASU
Gamma Pi Spring ’25 Participate In Food Pantry Drive
On October 30th at 10:30 a.m., members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. proudly participated in a community food pantry drive hosted by the Mississippi Food Network at Alcorn State
GPAA Awards Three Scholarships at the 9th Annual Marino Casem Golf Tournament
October 10, 2025 — The Gamma Pi Alumni Association (GPAA) had the honor of fellowshipping with the undergraduate brothers at the 9th Annual Marino Casem Scholarship Golf Tournament. The tournament
Bro. Eddwin Smith Leads Port Gibson High School to “B” Rating
Port Gibson High School is celebrating its third consecutive “B” rating, a major improvement from the “D” it held just a few years ago. Principal Eddwin Smith, a 1992 PGHS
Fall 1985 Initiates Celebrate 40 Years In The Bond!
Fall 1985 Initiates of the Gamma Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. celebrate together in Atlanta, GA commemorating 40 years in the Bond. (L to R: Kenny Martin,
GPAA Strengthens Its Brand at ASUNAA Mid-Winter Conference in Dallas
The Gamma Pi Alumni Association (GPAA) continues to lead by example when it comes to alumni engagement and organizational excellence. From March 7–9, 2025, the GPAA Fundraising Committee and Board
GPAA Hosts Successful Legislative Reception to Support Alcorn State University’s Funding Priorities
On Monday evening, February 24, 2025, the Gamma Pi Alumni Association (GPAA) continued its mission of advocacy and engagement by hosting a Legislative Reception Meet & Greet at Johnnie T’s
Bro. Mitchell Shears Named Hinds Co. Superintendent
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Hinds County School District Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Mitchell Shears as the district’s next superintendent, effective July 1, 2025. Read Full Article
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Brother Henry Houze Jr.
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Gamma Pi Alumni Association of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. announces the passing of our esteemed Brother Henry Houze Jr.,
GPAA Holds 2024 Annual Meeting and Leadership Transition During Soul Bowl Weekend
On Friday, November 22, 2024—during the excitement of Soul Bowl Weekend—the Gamma Pi Alumni Association (GPAA) hosted its 2024 Annual Meeting on the campus of Alcorn State University’s School of
School of Business Auditorium at Alcorn State University to be Named in Honor of Bro. Brian K. Johnson
Alcorn State University will celebrate the dedication of its School of Business Auditorium in honor of alumnus Brian K. Johnson. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on
Bro. Sylvester Harris, Jr. Achieves Hall of Fame Honors
Brother Sylvester J. Harris, Jr., a Fall 1990 initiate of the Gamma Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and past chairman of Gamma Pi Alumni Associationa has been
Bro. Marcus Holbert Achieves Doctoral Degree and Hall of Fame Honors
Brother Marcus Holbert, a Spring 2000 initiate of the Gamma Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., recently earned his doctoral degree from Arkansas State University! He has also
GPAA Family Tailgate Homecoming 2024
Thanks to all who participated in our “Family Tailgate” this past Homecoming weekend. Our main goal was to bring all Brothers and their families together in a relaxed environment while
Captain (Dr.) Rodrick Patterson, Jr. Selected for Company Command in the U.S. Army.
Captain (Dr.) Rodrick Patterson, Jr., a proud alumnus of Alcorn State University, Class of 2017, is honored to announce his official selection for Company Command in the United States Army.
Congrats to Bro. QC Jones – NolanMackenzie
The Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation salutes NolanMackenzie and Managing Partner QC Jones for National Black Business Month.
Financial Literacy Workshop Empowers Alcorn State University Students
On April 15, 2024, Bro. Rapheal Rhoden, a seasoned partner at the Lead With Love Agency, organized a transformative Financial Literacy workshop at Alcorn State University. Collaborating with his partner,
GPAA Celebrates Undergraduates Before Graduation
On May 9, 2024, the Gamma Pi Alumni Association (GPAA) celebrated the graduations of Brothers Dekedran Thorn, Arrington Robinson, Dewayne Timner, Terell White, and Joshua Compton. The GPAA has historically
The Gamma Pi Chapter Celebrates 75 years
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Gamma Pi Chapter, the Gamma Pi Alumni Association (GPAA) partnered with the undergraduates for a series of events held April 11–14, 2024
Walter Vinson of Hartsfield-Jackson shares information on the most recent airport project.
Walter Vinson says infrastructure plays a big role in the community Walter Vinson is the assistant general manager of business diversity and government affairs at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He has a
Gamma Pi Brothers Honored by Jackson (MS) Alumni Chapter
On February 17, 2024 at 8:11 PM, Brother Preston Lee and Brother Richard Seals will be honored by Jackson (MS) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at their
Brother Rodrick Patterson Shines at ASU Commencement with Suit Donation
Brother Rodrick Patterson, Spring 2017 initiate of the Gamma Pi Chapter and Gamma Pi Alumni Association (GPAA) Director of Events attended the ASU’s Fall 2023 Commencement to celebrate the achievement
Gamma Pi Brothers Acknowledged by ASU ROTC
Gamma Pi Alumni Association Vice-Chairman, Brother David Maxwell, Inducted into ASU ROTC Hall of Fame Gamma Pi Undergraduates, Brother Tias Jones and Brother Terrell White, Commission as Second Lieutenants in
The Fireside Chat Event
On November 4th, 2023, prior to the home football game vs. Southern University, The Gamma Pi Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Gamma Pi undergraduates, held a ‘”fireside chat” on
Scholarship Golf Tournament Highlights
The 7th Annual Marino Casem Scholarship Golf Tournament was held on August 19, 2023 at the Grand Bear Golf Course in Saucier, MS. The event was very successful. We were
Bro. Erskin Mitchell – Hitting The Right Note
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Erskin Mitchell grew up in Greenwood, Mississippi. “We were borderline poor,” said Mitchell. What he found fortune in was his trumpet.