Chancellor Honored by Alpha Kappa Alpha

AIKEN, SC (03/27/2018) The local chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., recognized the chancellor of the University of South Carolina Aiken during its recent Emerald Service Awards Gala.

Dr. Sandra Jordan, the fourth chancellor of USC Aiken, received an Emerald Service Award from the Kappa Upsilon Omega Chapter of AKA.

"She was chosen for this award for her community leadership and making USCA stand out in the community," said Velice Cummings, president of the sorority's local chapter.

"AKA has partnered with USCA for over 40 years and looks forward to many more partnerships."

The theme for this year's gala was: A Royal Emerald Celebration of Leadership and Service.

In addition to the local chapter of the national organization, Mu Lambda is USC Aiken's undergraduate chapter of the Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc.

AKA was founded at Howard University by African-American students in 1908.

"Its members are college educated women who cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity and friendship among college women, work to alleviate problems among men and women, and provide a variety of services to all mankind," according to a statement gala organizers included in the program.

Kappa Upsilon Omega was chartered locally in 1976, thanks to the vision of several women in the area. Since its founding, KUO has been involved in numerous local, national and international outreach efforts.

Along with Jordan, several other community leaders received Emerald Service Awards, including:

Dr. Sean Alford, superintendent of the Aiken County Public School District

Rev. Dr. George L. Brightharp, author, educator, counselor, businessman, community leader, theologian and pastor of Mount Canaan Baptist Church

Rev. Paul H. Bush, CEO and co-founder of Eden's Ministry; president of Concerned Minister's Fellowship of Aiken; and pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Christopher Emanuel, founder of Sky Is The Limit Foundation

Everett K. Chandler, Esq., sole practitioner at Chandler Law Firm and philanthropist

Velice R. Cummings, community activist and owner of V.R. Cummings' Consultant

Carrol Adams, founder of The Healthy Heart Line Dancers

Mary Riley, co-founder of the Healthy Heart Line Dancers and owner of Mary's Beauty Salon

James and Brittany Hankinson, founders and owners of Hankinson Boxing Gym, also known as Gloves up/Guns Down

Dr. Gehazel Williams, Sr., founder and pastor of Family Life Worship Center Worldwide Ministries and avid supporters of several civic programs

Posted Tuesday March 27, 2018 at 03:42 pm by USC Aiken
Last Updated Tuesday March 27, 2018 at 03:42 pm