History

National History

Kappa Sigma has a long national history marked by leadership, service, and achievement. Its alumni include presidential candidates, senators, representatives, entertainers, musicians, military officers, and influential figures across many fields. With origins tracing back to the year 1400 in Bologna, Italy, the fraternity has welcomed hundreds of thousands of brothers. The first American chapter was founded on December 10, 1869 at the University of Virginia by William Grigsby McCormick, George Miles Arnold, Edmund Law Rogers Jr, Frank Courtney Nicodemus, and John Covert Boyd. More information about our national story can be found through our headquarters site.

Chapter History including Chapter Houses

The Gamma Chi chapter of Kappa Sigma was founded on June 7, 1919. With thousands of initiates and a strong base of accomplished alumni, our chapter offers meaningful networking opportunities in nearly every professional field. Our long history and continued excellence have shaped a legacy that current members proudly uphold.