The history of Eta Up is filled with 43 years of diversity. Driven by a desire to further themselves in a society still suffering from the remnants of a societal decay, known as racial bigotry and segregation, they immediately became leaders within their community, and created their own legacy that continues to prosper to this day.Īfter 96 years of providing learning, service, and research, Mississippi State University finally offered its students the opportunity to become a part of the "Frat so nice, they named it twice." On January 22, 1974, the efforts of several young men of achievement were rewarded when the Eta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Thus, the Kappa Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Called to leadership, these young men known as the "Fine Line Nine", chartered an outstanding chapter that would serve as part of a national organization that has been at the forefront of leadership since 1906. Brother Christian called upon nine young promising students with a great capacity to lead and learn to answer the call of a hungry society. With the inspiring legacy of Alpha Phi Alpha embedded deep within his heart. He understood the necessity for strong leadership, encouragement, and scholastic aptitude among blacks at Mississippi State University. It was in the Fall of 1974 when Brother Clarence Christian recognized a vital need in the Mississippi community.
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