Welcome to Nu Kappa

The undergraduate chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. at UMBC. As a chapter we value brotherhood and self improvement above all else.

Empowering

Building Leaders, Creating Impact, Inspiring Change

At Nu Kappa chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., we are committed to upholding the core values of brotherhood, scholarship, leadership, and service. With a rich history and notable achievements, we continue to make key milestones in our pursuit of excellence.

Inspiring

Current Brothers on Campus

Meet the current leadership of the Nu Kappa chapter

Jamabo William-West
President

JT is the current president of the Nu Kappa chapter at UMBC. He is from Baltimore, MD

Alex Coughlon
Vice President

A Comp Sci. major with a passion for coding and problem solving. Fun fact: He runs a Pressure Washing business.

Jahir Bakari
Treasurer

Jahir handles the financial matters of the chapter and is from Somerset, New Jersey.

Brandon Williams
Secretary

Brandon takes care of the administrative tasks for the chapter and is a huge soccer fan

Berchie Kubi
Historian

Berchie serves as chapter historian, he is from PG County, MD. and loves sports

Purcell Freeman Jr.
Chapter Advisor

Purcell is an alumni of the chapter and currently serves as the chapter advisor.

So how does one join?!

The easiest way to inquire about Alpha is to get to know the current brothers and support/participate in events on campus.

Contact us

Key Statistics: Membership, Community Service, & Career Achievements

The Nu Kappa chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., also known as the Hilltop Alphas, is proud to share some key statistics about our fraternity and chapter.

92%
of Alphas from UMBC go on to earn well into the six figure range in wide variety of industries.
500k
The "Project Alpha" initiative, in partnership with the March of Dimes, has educated over 500k young men on sexual health, responsibility, and fatherhood.
"Being an Alpha at UMBC has been filled with growth and brotherhood. I'm grateful for the opportunities and lifelong friendships I have gained through Alpha"

Myles Ellis

Brown University PhD