History of Kappa Sigma
Modern day Kappa Sigma was founded one chilly evening in the fall of 1869, as five students attending the University of Virginia in Charlottesville gathered in the room of William Grigsby McCormick, at 46 East Lawn, and planted the seed of brotherhood. For many weeks the bonds of friendship had drawn these five together; now the need became clear for a formal structure to contain their feelings. Thus, not only did the Founders formalize their friendship, but they also created a fraternity steeped in the traditions of the past and dedicated to the pursuit of learning. The new brothers recorded their bond in a Constitution and in an Oath that set forth the ideals and principles to all Kappa Sigmas today.
The Beginning
Kappa Sigma was founded in the 1400's at the first University in Europe "University of Bologna" by Manuel Chrysolars for the Mutual Protection of students from the tyrant Baldassare Cossa.
American Founding
Kappa Sigma came to America in 1869 by five friends and brothers at the University of Virginia. The University of Virginia was designed and founded by Thomas Jefferson.
Alumni across the Country
Michael E. O’Malley
(Beta-Kappa, University of New Hampshire, 1985), Actor, Yes Dear, Nickelodeon GUTS, Glee, Sully
Addison “Mort” Walker
(Beta-Gamma, University of Missouri, 1942), Cartoonist, Beetle Bailey
Craig D. Melvin
(Alpha-Nu, Wofford College, 1998), Journalist and Broadcaster at NBC
Jerral “Jerry” Jones
(Xi, University of Arkansas, 1963), Owner of the Dallas Cowboys
Evan T. Spiegel, Robert “Bobby” Murphy, Frank R. Brown
(Beta-Zeta, Stanford University, 2007 and 2009), Ceo's and Founders of Snapchat
Edwin P. Hubble
(Gamma-Beta, The University of Chicago, 1907), Astronomer and namesake of Hubble Space Telescope