University of The Bahamas
Rho Mu Chapter
A historic first.
A lasting bond of brotherhood.
Chartered August 18, 2018
I The road to Rho Mu
From a Shared Vision to a Historic Chapter
The journey began with seven brothers initiated at the University of The Bahamas on August 26, 2017. As Epsilon Mu Colony, they worked toward a permanent undergraduate chapter, supported by the Bahamas Alumni Chapter.
On August 18, 2018, Rho Mu was chartered at the university, becoming Kappa Alpha Psi’s first international undergraduate chapter outside the United States. The ceremony took place in the university’s library, with Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles Jr., Junior Grand Vice-Polemarch Christopher Cross, and fellow fraternity leaders in attendance.
II Alumni support
Alumni Support & Undergraduate Leadership
As Polemarch of the Bahamas Alumni Chapter at the time, Brother Quinton C. Lightbourne helped guide and support the establishment of Rho Mu. His leadership, alongside the hard work and commitment of the brothers in The Bahamas, helped bring the undergraduate chapter to fruition.
Brother Dominic Parker, then a finance major at the University of The Bahamas, served as Rho Mu’s first Polemarch. The chapter’s founding strengthened the connection between undergraduate achievement and alumni brotherhood, with a shared commitment to service and the development of young Bahamians.
III Undergraduate achievement in action
Service with Purpose
A moment from Rho Mu’s service history: a hurricane-relief presentation to the Salvation Army. The presentation cheque records the chapter’s $700 contribution on February 15, 2020.
IV The historical record
Read the Chartering Reports
Explore contemporary reporting and fraternity records documenting the journey to Rho Mu.
- The TribuneAugust 21, 2018
- Watch The YardAugust 30, 2018
- Kappa JournalEpsilon Mu Colony report
- Kappa JournalRho Mu charter report