Which institution hosts the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha?

Which institution hosts the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha?

• A. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• B. Howard University, Washington, DC
• C. Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
• D. University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Answer: (A)

Alpha Phi Alpha began at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, in 1906, with the founding members creating the first organized group on that campus. The Alpha Chapter designates that original, founding chapter, so the hosting institution is Cornell University. The other campuses listed later formed chapters after the fraternity’s founding, not the Alpha Chapter itself.

Alpha Phi Alpha began at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, in 1906, with the founding members creating the first organized group on that campus. The Alpha Chapter designates that original, founding chapter, so the hosting institution is Cornell University. The other campuses listed later formed chapters after the fraternity’s founding, not the Alpha Chapter itself.