Alpha Nu Omega

Alpha Nu Omega
ΑΝΩ
Coat of Arms of Alpha Nu Omega
Coat of Arms of Alpha Nu Omega
FoundedNovember 3, 1988; 37 years ago (November 3, 1988)
Morgan State University
TypeChristian fraternity and sorority
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
ScopeNational
PillarsLeadership, Integrity, Family, Education
Colors  Navy blue,   Gold and   White
Chapters12 active
Colonies2
HeadquartersP.O. Box 39033
Baltimore, Maryland 21212
Websitewww.alphanuomega.org

Alpha Nu Omega (ΑΝΩ) is an American collegiate Christian fraternity and sorority. It was established in 1988 at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. It has chartered 23 chapters, most at historically Black colleges and universities.

History

Alpha Nu Omega was established as a coeducational organization on November 3, 1988, at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. It is a Christian fraternity and sorority with members from various Christian denominations. It was formed to "present a Christian alternative to the students and or faculty on college/university campuses, to minister to the needs of the whole person (spirit, soul, and body), and to promote an attitude of academic excellence among its members."

Alpha Nu Omega, Inc. was incorporated on December 20, 1988. It was organized with one constitution, functions as two distinct entities–a fraternity and a sorority. Doral R. Pulley was the first president of the fraternity and Joynce Mungo was the first president of the sorority.

In 1991, Alpha Nu Omega chartered a second chapter at Towson University, followed by Coppin State University in 1992. Eventually, it expanded to 23 chapters, primarily located at historically Black colleges and universities. However, membership is not limited to African American students.

Alpha Nu Omega's headquarters is located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Symbols

Alpha Nu Omega's core values or pillars are leadership, integrity, family, and education. Its colors are navy blue, gold, and white.

Activities

Members participate in Bible study sessions and volunteer to mentor at-risk students and to help senior citizens. Some chapters participate in step shows. Alpha Nu Omega's national philanthropy is mental health.

Chapters

Collegiate chapters

Following is a list of Alpha Nu Omega collegiate chapters, with active chapters indicated in bold and inactive chapters in italics.

Chapter Charter date and range Institution Location Status Ref.
Alpha November 3, 1988 Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland Active
Beta 1991 Towson University Towson, Maryland Active
Gamma 1992 Coppin State University Baltimore, Maryland Active
Delta 1997 Delaware State University Dover, Delaware Active
Epsilon 1997–20xx ? University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, Maryland Inactive
Zeta 1999–20xx ? California University of Pennsylvania California, Pennsylvania Inactive
Eta 1999 Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania Active
Theta 1999 University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland Active
Iota 2000–20xx ? American University Washington, D.C. Inactive
Georgetown University
Kappa 2000–20xx ? University of Maryland, College Park College Park, Maryland Inactive
Lambda April 7, 2003 – 20xx ? Howard University Washington, D.C. Inactive
Mu December 12, 2003 – 20xx ? Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio Inactive
Nu 2004–20xx ? The College of New Jersey Ewing Township, New Jersey Inactive
Xi 2004–20xx ? Rutgers University–New Brunswick New Brunswick, New Jersey Inactive
Omicron 2006 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, Florida Active
Pi 2006 Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, North Carolina Active
Rho 2006–20xx ? Bowie State University Bowie, Maryland Inactive
Sigma 2008–20xx ? Ball State University Muncie, Indiana Inactive
Tau 2009 Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas Active
Upsilon 2010 North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina Active
Phi 2010–20xx ? Bethune–Cookman University Daytona Beach, Florida Inactive
Chi 2016 Buffalo State University Buffalo, New York Active
Psi 2016 Rowan University Glassboro, New Jersey Active
Norfolk State University Norfolk, Virginia Colony
North Carolina Central University Durham, North Carolina Colony

Alumni chapters

Following is a list of Alpha Nu Omega alumni chapters, with active chapters indicated in bold and inactive chapters in italics.

Chapter Charter date and range Location Status Ref.
Alpha Alpha 1993 New Destiny Christian Center Inactive
Greater Baltimore Alumni 1994 Baltimore, Maryland Active
Delmar Alumni 2000 Delaware and Maryland Active
Three Rivers Region Alumni 2000 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Active
Garden State Alumni 2005 New Jersey Active
New York Region - Wide Alumni 2006 New York Active
DC Metro Alumni 2006 Washington, D.C. Metro Area Active
Philadelphia Alumni 2008 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Active
South Florida Alumni 2008 South Florida Active
Central Florida Alumni Central Florida Active
NC Triad-Metro Alumni Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, North Carolina Active
NC Triangle Alumni Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina Active
Hampton Roads Alumni Hampton Roads, Virginia Active
Bermuda Alumni Bermuda Active
  1. ↑ Previously known as the Empire State Alumni chapter.

Notable members

References

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  3. 1 2 Kelly, Shenishe. "Alpha Nu Omega: The Christian Alternative". Howard University News Service. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  4. ↑ Ungar, Laura (1997-04-07). "Finding a Home Away from Home: A Delaware State Sorority". The News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. pp. A1, A6. Retrieved 2026-05-19 – via Newspapers.com.
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  6. 1 2 "About Alpha Nu Omega Inc". Alpha Nu Omega, Inc. Lambda Chapter. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  7. 1 2 "Steppers Shake Shark Tank". The Miami Herald. 2008-11-23. p. 1080. Retrieved 2026-05-19 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. 1 2 3 Essex, Sherisse (2002-01-15). "Alpha Nu Omega celebrates first anniversary with God". The Lantern. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  9. ↑ "Services". The Star-Democrat. Easton, Maryland. 2012-05-18. p. 11. Retrieved 2026-05-19 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ "Home". Alpha Nu Omega, Inc. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
  11. 1 2 "Region/Chapter Locator". Alpha Nu Omega, Inc. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  12. ↑ "Fraternity History". Alpha Nu Omega, Inc. Lambda Chapter. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
  13. ↑ "Alumni Chapters" (PDF). Alpha Tau Omega Lambda Chapter. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
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