Nu Rho History

The Legacy Continues . . .

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, The Nu Rho Chapter, was the first Black Greek organization chartered at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The Nu Rho Chapter was chartered on January 17, 1981 by nine phenomenal women. Since its founding, 34 lines have been initiated through Nu Rho.

Charter Members

Tanya Cardwell

Sandra Springs

Joyce Gorham-Worsley

Jocelyn Foy

LeTanya Earle

Beverly Pringle

Clifaden Foster

Gwen Frazier

Janice Graves

Former President

Shirkira Kelly

Biology Major

Chemistry Minor

May 2025

The Nu Rho objectives are synonymous with those of the sorority. The chapter purses its objectives through people-oriented programs designed to serve a large portion of Greensboro's communities.

Some of the chapters programs include:

Backpack Beginnings
NC Diaper Bank of North Carolina
Adopt-A-High school Senior
Fall into Beauty
AKAdemic Study Night
Grace Community Food Drive