Big Day in Athens!
We're proud to announce the unveiling of
THE CLIFF RUSSELL ALUMNI ROOM.
Many alumni, students, and guests were on hand to dedicate our treasured Alumni Room to Brother Cliff Russell, Nu 1062. Cliff led our Nu Zeta Alumni Association for ten years starting in 1997, and it was appropriate to honor him officially by dedicating this historic room in his name.
Thanks Cliff!
And Big Thanks to Sandy Butler, Nu 1149, for organizing this event and gathering funds for refurbishment and refurnishing. Sandy led a months-long effort to design and coordinate the revitalization into the current beautiful form. We're grateful for Sandy's leadership with this endeavor... and for wife and Little Sister Teri's help as well.
And thank you Jack Lott, Nu 1085, for providing the furnishing at cost. Every item is worthy of this room .
Finally, a Pat on the Back to Kyle Owen, Nu 2507, for his strenuous work to refinish the original wood floor.
The first 110 years were exciting, but...
2025
is a Very Big Year
On October 15, 2025, Georgia Governor and Nu Zeta Brother Brian Kemp was presented the Lambda Chi Alpha Order of Achievement, the highest honor bestowed by our national fraternity, which recognizes our members who have achieved outstanding success in their career. Governor Kemp is the first public office holder to be given this award while still in office.
Presenting the award are Nu Zeta alumni Carlton Roberts, Kirk Alexander, Sandy Butler, and Brad Manning; and High Alpha-elect Camron Abshier and High Alpha Will Bell.
Congratulations, Brian, and thanks, Carlton, for helping the entire Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity recognize our friend and Nu Zeta Brother, Governor Brian Kemp.
Lambda Chi Alpha
at
UGA
Est. 1915
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Who is Lambda Chi Alpha?
Lambda Chi Alpha, founded in 1909 at Boston College, is one of the largest college fraternities in North America with 185 active chapters/colonies, nearly 9,000 undergraduate members, and over 300,000 total initiates.
We seek to foster our legacy of leadership through solid, enduring relationships; strong mentorship; and intensive instruction on our history, values, and code of conduct.
This phrase "Every Man a Man" reflects a sense of equality and the inherent worth of each person, and also emphasizes individuality, self-reliance, dignity, and strength. It suggests every individual should stand as their own person, capable of independence, responsibility, and personal integrity.
Who is Lambda Chi at UGA ?
Glad you asked!
Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Georgia was founded more than a century ago in 1915.
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In the years since its founding, Nu Zeta has initiated over 2,500 brothers, maintaining one of the largest and admired active brotherhoods at the University of Georgia Greek System.
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Of the eight Governors of the State of Georgia elected since 1972, two are Nu Zeta brothers – Democrat Joe Frank Harris (Nu 610) and the sitting Governor, Republican Brian Kemp (Nu 1445). Both are examples of Nu Zeta alumni strength and influence across generations of Georgians.
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Nashville songwriter and music executive Brother Bruce Burch (Nu 1132) was instrumental in starting the University of Georgia Terry College of Business Music Business Program after a writing career penning songs for country music legends Reba McEntire, Faith Hill, T. Graham Brown, Aaron Tippins and George Jones.
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Entrepreneur Brother Todd Graves (Nu 1665) is Founder and CEO of Raising Cane’s, the fried chicken restaurant serving in more than 600 locations across the U.S. and Middle East.
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Brother Charles Kelly (Nu 1923) is the lead singer and founding member of the Grammy award-winning country music group ‘Lady A’.
Georgia Governor
Joe Frank Harris, Nu 610
Georgia Governor
Brian Kemp, Nu 1445
Raising Cane's Founder
Todd Graves, Nu 1665
Hit Songwriter
Bruce Burch, Nu 1132
Wide Receiver on the UGA 1942 SEC and 1943 Rose Bowl National Championship Team
Baltimore Colt
Raymond Lamar "Racehorse" Davis
Nu 326
Lady A Lead Singer
Charles Kelley, Nu 1923
Four Year Letterman; Tied for 1st Place in UGA Interceptions in a Single Game,
3 versus Alabama, 1948
Pittsburgh Steeler
Joe Jackura, Nu 460
1943 UGA Rose Bowl National Championship Team Most Valuable Player
Chicago Cardinal 1947 - 1955
Charley Trippi, Nu 356
Recent Initiates with Lambda Chi Brother and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp
Lambda Chi Alpha at UGA has been recognized nationally for our growth and leadership, and we were featured recently in our national publication, Cross & Crescent.
We're about making new friends...
... and preserving those that endure.
We're about Meeting and Celebrating...
...remembering our history...
February 1965
...and forging our future.
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