Which chapter is recognized as the first "Mother" chapter?

• A. Alpha Chapter at Yale University
• B. Alpha Chapter at Southern University
• C. Alpha Chapter at Howard University
• D. Alpha Chapter at Morehouse College

Answer: (C)

The first "Mother" chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is recognized as the Alpha Chapter at Howard University. This distinction is largely due to Howard University being the founding location of the fraternity in 1911. The term "Mother" chapter signifies its role as the original chapter from which all other chapters have originated or been influenced. The fraternity's founders, who were undergraduate students at Howard, established the chapter at the university, making it a significant historical and symbolic center for the organization.

The significance of Howard University in the history of Omega Psi Phi is also reflected in the fraternity’s ongoing relationship with the institution, as it has continued to serve as a hub for the fraternity's activities and cultural contributions since its inception. Other chapters, while important in their own right, do not hold the same foundational status in relation to the original development and establishment of Omega Psi Phi.