Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has had a presence on Xavier University’s campus since the 1980’s but it was not until 1999 that a chapter was chartered. The goal of establishing a chapter was a dream of Dr. Ann Richburg, Sigma Omega chapter, who has acted as graduate advisor for Xavier University since the first initiates of 1990. The thirteen members who brought Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to Xavier in 1990 were: Lei-Ling Brown, Ruseal Brewer, Linda Goreed, Crystal Graham, Shelly Harris, Aisha Howard, Dawn Lewis, Agretta Mason, Deasa Nichols, Leslie Patterson, Gina Spear, Tonja White and Cheryl Williamson. In 1991 two members were initiated: Leslie Baynes and Sherri Barnett.

 

On April 11, 1999, fourteen members were initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., under Sigma Omega Chapter with Dr. Ann Richburg as graduate advisor and Linda Tooson, President, Sigma Omega Chapter. The fourteen members included: Marie Bolton, Germarquerita Brown, Tomica Chitterson, Tikisha Davidson, LaShundra Dixon, Tamra Greer, Shasta Hill, Elissa Hopson, Marian Johnson, Leslie Knox, Chinina Lyle, Melissa Pratt, Caprese Siler, and Charssie Willis.

 

On December 11, 1999, Rho Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xavier University was established. The twelve charter members of Rho Psi chapter are Marie Bolton, Tomica Chitterson, Tikisha Davidson, LaShundra Dixon, Tamra Greer, Shasta Hill, Ellisa Hopson, Chinina Lyle, Melissa Pratt, Caprese Siler, Jackie Thurman and Charssie Willis.​