1879
Society Kappa Psi founded in New Haven, Connecticut, at the Collegiate and Commercial Institute, also known as the Russell Military Academy.
Cheshire Chapter founded at the Cheshire Military Academy in Cheshire, Connecticut.
1894
Hillhouse Chapter founded at Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Connecticut.
1895
Alpha Chapter founded by alumni members of the Society Kappa Psi.
1898
The first two chapters of Kappa Psi Fraternity received charters:
Delta Chapter at the University of Maryland, School of Medicine, on November 18
Gamma Chapter at the College of Pharmacy of the City of New York, on November 20.
1900
First meeting of the Grand Chapter, March 31, at New York City, New York.
Second meeting of the Grand Chapter, December 15, at Baltimore, Maryland.
1901
Current badge or pin introduced.
3rd Meeting of the Grand Chapter, January 14, at Baltimore, Maryland.
1902
4th Meeting of the Grand Chapter, February 15, at Baltimore, Maryland.
Eta Chapter chartered November 10, at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy.
5th Meeting of the Grand Chapter, November 26 & 27, at Richmond, Virginia.
The Agora, Volume I, published by the Fraternity.
Articles of Incorporation adopted September 8, 1902.
1903
6th Meeting of the Grand Chapter, November 26-27, at Washington, D.C.
Kappa Psi Fraternity incorporated in the State of Delaware.
1904
The first number of The MASK, the official journal of the Fraternity, was published in January.
7th Meeting of the Grand Chapter, November 24-25, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fraternity flag approved.
1905
8th Meeting of Grand Chapter, November 30 and December 1- 2, New York, New York.
Grand Council adopted as name to replace Grand Chapter.
Scarlet and cadet gray adopted as fraternity colors.
1906
Kappa Chapter chartered March 8, at Birmingham Medical College.
9th Grand Council Convention held November 28-30, Baltimore, Maryland.
First Constitution of the Fraternity published in book form.
1907
Lambda Chapter chartered January 4, at Vanderbilt University.
Mu Chapter chartered March 4, at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy.
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter chartered, October 23, as first chapter for graduate members.
10th Grand Council Convention November 28-30, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1908
11th Grand Council Convention November 26-28, Charleston, South Carolina.
New York Graduate Chapter Chartered February 2.
1909
Upsilon Chapter chartered April 16, Louisville College of Pharmacy.
1910
Phi Chapter chartered February 2, at Northwestern University.
Chi Chapter chartered February 2, at the University of Illinois.
Psi Chapter chartered March 3 at Baylor University.
Beta Beta Chapter chartered April 14 at Western Reserve University.
Beta Gamma Chapter chartered September·23, at the University of California.
12th Grand Council Convention November 24-26, Birmingham, Alabama.
Facultate Membership created.
Pledge Button approved.
First Province Organization approved.
Beta Delta Chapter chartered December 3, Union University-Albany College of Pharmacy.
1911
Kappa Psi Gold Medal introduced as recognition award.
Beta Epsilon Chapter chartered May 17, Rhode Island College of Pharmacy & Applied Sciences.
Beta Zeta Chapter chartered June 12, at Oregon Agricultural College.
1912
Boston Graduate Chapter Chartered May 17
1913
Beta Theta Chapter chartered February 22, at University of Tennessee.
Beta Kappa Chapter chartered March 26, at University of Pittsburgh.
Beta Iota Chapter chartered April 5, at North Pacific College of Oregon.
13th Grand Council Convention November 26-29, Chicago, Illinois.
Albany Graduate Chapter Chartered March 10.
Providence Graduate Chapter Chartered June 25.
1914
First Province meeting (North Atlantic Province) March 6, at Springfield, Massachusetts.
Beta Nu Chapter chartered November 21, at Creighton University.
San Francisco Graduate Chapter Chartered January 20.
Cleveland Graduate Chapter Chartered December 1.
1915
Beta Xi Chapter chartered May 1, at University of North Carolina.
1916
Beta Omicron Chapter chartered April 15, at University of Washington.
Beta Pi Chapter chartered April 18, at Washington State College.
14th Grand Council Convention November 13- 15, at Atlanta, Georgia.
Coat of arms adopted.
1917
Beta Tau Chapter chartered November 17, at Marquette University.
South Carolina Graduate Chapter Chartered September 15.
1918
Insignia (current) introduced.
Portland Graduate Chapter Chartered April 27
1919
Beta Psi Chapter chartered December 6, at University of Wisconsin.
Kentucky Graduate Chapter Chartered November 17
1920
Gamma Delta Chapter chartered March 20, at Ohio Northern University.
Gamma Epsilon Chapter chartered March 20, at University of Nebraska.
Gamma Eta Chapter chartered June 4, at Montana State University.
15th Grand Council Convention in three sections: November 25-27 at Portland, Oregon; November 25-27 at Louisville, Kentucky, and December 28-30 at New York City.
Nebraska Graduate Chapter Chartered December 19
1921
Gamma Iota Chapter chartered January 16, at University of Buffalo.
Theta Chapter chartered July 30, at Medical College of Virginia.
1922
Tau Chapter chartered March 15, at the University of Southern California.
1923
Gamma Omicron Chapter chartered February 3, at the University of Oklahoma.
1924
Beta Sigma Chapter chartered April 25, at North Dakota State College.
Sigma Chapter chartered March 27, at the University of Maryland.
Omega Chapter chartered March 31, at the New Jersey College of Pharmacy. 16th
Grand Council Convention in three sections: Portland, Oregon, November 27-29; St. Louis, Missouri, November 27-29; New York City, December 28-30.
Kappa Psi Fraternity terminated with the separation of the two professional groups at the 1924 Grand Council Convention.
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity created on December 30.
1925
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity formally organized in January.
Beta Eta Chapter chartered May 16, at West Virginia University.
Xi Chapter chartered May 21, at the Ohio State University.
Beta Lambda Chapter chartered May 22, at University of Toledo.
Psi Chapter chartered October 9, at the University of Tennessee.
Seattle Graduate chapter Chartered March 1
1926
Beta Theta Chapter chartered January 12, at Tulane University.
Beta Mu Chapter chartered April 17, at Valparaiso University.
Beta Rho Chapter chartered April 19, at the University of Mississippi.
New Jersey Graduate Chapter Chartered January 26
1927
Beta Phi Chapter chartered February 12 at the University of Cincinnati.
Mu Omicron Pi Chapter chartered May 14 at the Detroit Institute of Technology.
Iota Chapter chartered November 29 at the Medical College of South Carolina.
Los Angeles Graduate Chapter Chartered March 1
1928
Epsilon Chapter chartered April 30 at the University of Minnesota.
Nu Chapter chartered May 17 at the Connecticut College of Pharmacy.
Pi Chapter chartered June 11 at Purdue University.
17th Grand Council Convention August 17-18 at Portland, Maine.
1929
"Kappa Psi Sweetheart"-official fraternity sweetheart song introduced by Beta Sigma Chapter.
1930
Beta Upsilon Chapter chartered February 27 at Indianapolis College of Pharmacy.
Beta Chi Chapter chartered May 3 at the Des Moines College of Pharmacy.
Beta Omega Chapter chartered May 22 at Temple University.
Buffalo Graduate Chapter Chartered April 14.
Harrisburg Graduate Chapter Chartered December 1.
Cincinnati Graduate Chapter Chartered December 9.
1931
The Agora-Eighth Edition, Part one, published as November number of The MASK.
Connecticut Graduate Chapter Chartered January 26.
1932
The Agora-Eighth Edition, Part two, published as January number of The MASK.
Rho Chapter chartered April 23 at University of Kansas. Toledo Graduate Chapter Chartered May 13.
1934
Gamma Gamma Chapter chartered May 19, University of Texas.
1935
Gamma Zeta Chapter chartered March 20 at Howard College in Birmingham, Alabama.
Pittsburgh Graduate Chapter Chartered June 19.
1937
Detroit Graduate Chapter Chartered May 13
1939
Columbus Graduate Chapter Chartered January 27
1940
The Agora-Ninth Edition, Part one published as the July number of The MASK and Part two published as the November number of The MASK.
1941
The Agora-Ninth Edition. Part three published as the January number of The MASK.
21st Grand Council Convention December 28-29, held at Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Frequency of Grand Council Conventions changed from every four years to every two years.
The Central Office moved to Boston, Massachusetts.
1946
Gamma Pi Chapter chartered March 19 at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy & Allied Sciences.
First Annual Kappa Psi Break fast held August 28 at Pittsburgh during week of the APhA. Convention.
Asklepios Key introduced.
1947
24th Grand Council Convention December 28-30, held at Chicago, Illinois.
Grand Council Scholarship Certificate authorized to accompany gold key.
1948
Gamma Rho Chapter chartered February 16 at University of New Mexico.
1949
Gamma Sigma Chapter chartered April 28 at the University of Florida.
25th Grand Council Convention December 29-31 at Richmond, Virginia.
Saint Louis Graduate Chapter Chartered March 24.
Wisconsin Graduate Chapter Chartered June 17.
1950
Gamma Tau Chapter chartered February 10 at George Washing ton University.
Gamma Upsilon Chapter chartered March 20 at the University of Arizona.
Certificate of Appreciation introduced.
1951
Gamma Phi Chapter chartered May 23 at the University of Georgia.
26th Grand Council Convention, December 27-29 at Detroit, Michigan.
1952
Gamma Chi Chapter chartered March 6 at Ferris Institute.
Publication of the First Edition of the Handbook.
1953
Gamma Psi Chapter chartered March 6 at Southern College of Pharmacy.
27th Grand Council Convention, December 28-30 at Washington, D.C.
Arizona Graduate Chapter Chartered March 20.
District of Columbia Graduate Chapter Chartered May 23.
Minnesota Graduate Chapter Chartered April 13.
1954
Ray S. Kelley Research Award founded.
The Central Office moved to Springfield, Pennsylvania.
Atlanta Graduate Chapter Chartered June 10
1955
Gamma Omega Chapter chartered May 28 at the University of Arkansas.
28th Grand Council Convention, December 27-29 at Chicago, Illinois.
Texas Graduate Chapter Chartered April 3.
1956
North Dakota Chapter Chartered May 19.
1957
Gamma Theta Chapter chartered May 17 at the University of Kansas City.
29th Grand Council Convention December 28-30, St. Louis, Missouri.
1958
Gamma Kappa Chapter chartered October 17 at South Dakota State College.
Gamma Lambda Chapter chartered October 25 at New England College of Pharmacy.
Scholarship Honors Certificate introduced.
West Virginia Graduate Chaptered Chartered August 11.
1959
Gamma Mu Chapter chartered February 27 at Northeast Louisiana State College.
30th Grand Council Convention December 28-30 at Cincinnati, Ohio.
First issue of The MASK devoted to scholarship.
1960
Gamma Nu Chapter chartered September 17 at the College of the Pacific.
1961
Gamma Xi Chapter chartered May 13 at the University of South Carolina.
The Agora-Tenth Edition, published.
31st Grand Council Convention December 28-30 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1962
Citation of Appreciation Certificate introduced.
1963
Delta Gamma Chapter chartered February 24 at Auburn University
Delta Delta Chapter chartered February 28 at the University of Houston.
Delta Beta Chapter chartered March 13 at Southwestern State College.
32nd Grand Council Convention December 28-30 at Atlanta, Georgia.
Kansas City Graduate Chapter Chartered September 26
1965
33rd Grand Council Convention December 27-30 at San Francisco, California.
Educational Loan Fund established.
The Central Office moved to St. Louis, Missouri.
Pacific Graduate Chapter Chartered December 15.
1966
Kappa Psi introduced the Sweetheart Pin.
1967
Delta Epsilon Chapter chartered February 24 at Duquesne University.
The History of Kappa Psi, authored by Frank Eby was published.
The National Scholarship Award, a silver tray, presented to Alpha Chapter by the Philadelphia Graduate Chapter.
34th Grand Council Convention August 28-31 at Kansas City, Missouri.
Louisiana Graduate Chapter Chartered May 7.
1968
Delta Zeta Chapter chartered December 12 at the University of Iowa.
Iowa Graduate Chapter Chartered April 27.
1969
35th Grand Council Convention August 17-21 at Buffalo, New York.
Southwestern Graduate Chapter Chartered October 18.
1971
Executive Secretary, Gerald C. Henney dies, and Grand Council Convention postponed.
Maryland Graduate Chapter Chartered October 2.
Central New York Graduate Chapter Chartered October 31.
1972
Delta Eta Chapter chartered March 17 (Installed April 24) at Xavier University.
36th Grand Council Convention August 13- 17 at New Orleans, Louisiana.
1973
Delta Theta Chapter chartered March 25 at Texas Southern University.
The Century Club was started. The Central Office moved to Stockton, California.
1974
37th Grand Council Convention August 11-14 at Kansas City, Missouri.
Illinois Graduate Chapter Chartered January 19
1975
Delta Iota Chapter chartered June 6 at Florida A&M University.
1976
Constitutional changes were implemented to bring the Fraternity into compliance with Title IX regulations.
38th Grand Council Convention July 4-7 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Ada Graduate Chapter Chartered October 23.
1977
The first female Brothers were admitted to membership in Kappa Psi.
Pocono Graduate Chapter Chartered November 20.
1978
The first Kappa Psi Reception at the National Association of Retail Druggists Annual Convention was held.
Indiana Graduate Chapter Chartered April 9.
North Carolina Graduate Chapter Chartered October 7.
1979
Kappa Psi's Centennial Anniversary.
The Frank H. Eby Award presented for the first time to the outstanding Collegiate brother.
The Executive Committee reduced from 17 to 8 members to become effective following the 40th Grand Council.
39th Grand Council Convention August 5-9 at Scottsdale, Arizona.
1980
The Fund for Progress and Bicentennial Fund programs are initiated.
The Central Office moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
1981
Kappa Psi has an Exhibit Booth at the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists Annual Mid-year Convention for the first time.
40th Grand Council Convention August 16-21 at Detroit, Michigan.
1982
National Professional Project Contest established.
Virginia Graduate Chapter Chartered February 28.
1983
41st Grand Council Convention August 10-14 at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Tennessee Graduate Chapter Chartered April 23.
1985
42nd Grand Council Convention August 11-14 at South Padre Island, Texas.
1986
Delta Kappa Chapter chartered April 19 at Howard University.
Three new revenue programs established: The Grand Regents Club, The Scarlet and Gray Club and the Ninety-Niners Club.
1987
43rd Grand Council Convention August 9-14 at Orlando, Florida.
1988
Delta Lambda Chapter chartered April 23 at Campbell University.
Delta Mu Chapter chartered April 30 at the University of British Columbia.
The Agora-Eleventh Edition, published.
1989
44th Grand Council Convention August 5-9 at Williamsburg, Virginia.
1991
Policy Manual published.
New ritual robes purchased.
Video Cassette demonstration of ritual (opening, closing, 3 degrees, and memorial exercise) produced.
Establishment of the Kappa Psi Foundation.
45th Grand Council Convention August 3- 7 at Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
1992
Central Michigan Graduate Chapter Chartered October 24
1993
The History of Kappa Psi, authored by Dewey D. Garner was published.
The 46th Grand Council Convention August 7-11 at Marco Island, Florida.
Kappa Psi Foundation officially incorporated.
Auburn Graduate Chaptered chartered February 27
1994
Delta Nu Chartered at Midwestern University March 12
1995
The 47th Grand Council Convention held in North Falmouth, MA August 8-13.
The official website of Kappa Psi was created by E. Ben Welch.
First scholarships awarded by the Kappa Psi Foundation.
William R. Smith Most Improved Collegiate Award created.
1996
Montana Graduate Chapter Chartered October 26
1997
The 12th edition of The Agora is published.
First recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Chapter of the Year Award.
48th Grand Council Convention August 5-10 in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Buies Creek Graduate Chartered January 27.
Delta Xi Chartered at Shenandoah University September 13.
Delta Omicron Chartered at Wilkes University November 7.
Delta Pi Chartered at Texas Tech University November 14.
1998
Delta Rho Chartered at Nova Southeastern University November 14
1999
49th Grand Council Convention August 3-8 in Kalispell, MT.
Robert A. Magarian Order of the Silver Mortar established.
2000
The Central Office moves from Oklahoma City to Weatherford, Ok on July 5.
Scott Long becomes Executive Director.
Georgia Graduate Chapter Chartered April 16.
Delta Sigma Chartered at Midwestern University at Glendale September 9.
2001
50th Grand Council Convention August 7-12 Fort Lauderdale, FL.
2003
51st Grand Council Convention August 5-10 San Diego, CA.
Delta Tau Chartered at Roseman University of Health Sciences January 10.
Delta Upsilon Chartered at Palm Beach Atlantic University May 3.
Delta Phi Chartered at University of California San Diego August 9.
2005
The 13th edition of The Agora is published.
Grand Council Outstanding Achievement Award created.
52nd Grand Council Convention August 9-13 in Pittsburgh, PA.
Delta Psi Chartered at University of Minnesota Duluth July 10.
Delta Omega Chartered at South University December 10.
2006
Position of Web Services Coordinator is created.
Tampa Graduate Chapter Chartered November 18.
2007
53rd Grand Council Convention August 7-12 in Boston, MA.
Epsilon Gamma Chartered at Western University of Health Sciences July 28.
Southeast Florida/Bahamas Graduate Chapter Chartered August 7.
Southeastern Massachusetts Graduate Chapter Chartered May 20.
North Florida Graduate Chapter Chartered August 7.
2008
The Central Office moves from Weatherford, OK to Richardson, TX in October.
Johnny Porter becomes Executive Director.
First Grand Council Certificate of Excellence awarded.
Epsilon Beta Chartered at University of Incarnate Word April 12.
Epsilon Delta Chartered at Appalachian College of Pharmacy April 12.
South Dakota Graduate Chapter Chartered April 19.
Epsilon Epsilon Chartered at Texas A&M Health Science Center August 23.
2009
Cameron Van Dyke becomes Editor of The MASK.
William R Smith Most Improved Graduate Chapter awarded.
54th Grand Council Convention August 4-9 in Clearwater Beach, FL.
Epsilon Zeta Chartered at East Tennessee State University March 21.
Epsilon Eta Chartered at LECOM Bradenton March 28.
Epsilon Iota Chartered at California Northstate College of Pharmacy June 27.
Epsilon Theta Chartered at Sullivan University October 24.
Charleston Graduate Chapter Chartered October 27.
Laurel Highlands Graduate Chapter Chartered October 31.
Ringgold Graduate Chapter Chartered June 20.
2010
The 14th edition of The Agora is published.
Epsilon Kappa Chartered at Belmont University February 21.
Houston Graduate Chapter Chartered February 27.
Pomona Graduate Chapter Chartered June 19.
Epsilon Lambda Chartered at Lipscomb University August 13.
Epsilon Mu Chartered at University of Florida Orlando November 12.
2011
The History of Kappa Psi compiled and edited by Michael Cournoyer and Kail Weaver.
55th Grand Council Convention August 2-6 in San Francisco, CA.
F. Harvey Smith Order of the Platinum Mortar created.
Epsilon Nu Chartered at University of Maryland Eastern Shore January 27.
Epsilon Xi Chartered at Pacific University February 5.
Epsilon Omicron Chartered at D’Youville College May 7.
Athens Graduate Chapter Chartered June 16.
Savannah Graduate Chapter Chartered June 18.
San Diego Graduate Chapter Chartered June 25.
Maine Graduate Chapter Chartered July 15.
Epsilon Pi Chartered at Idaho State University Meredian November 12.
Delta Chi Chartered at University of New England November 19.
South Alabama Graduate Chapter Chartered June 25.
Middle Tennessee Graduate Chapter Chartered July 15.
2012
Province realignment and renamed.
Orlando Graduate Chapter Chartered January 7.
Epsilon Rho Chartered at University of Illinois at Rockford January 28.
Epsilon Tau Chartered at Texas Tech Abilene March 3.
Epsilon Upsilon Chartered at Roosevelt University March 31.
Epsilon Chi Chartered at University of Utah October 6.
Epsilon Sigma Chartered at University of Florida St Petersburg February 25.
Epsilon Phi Chartered at South University April 14.
Birmingham Graduate Chapter Chartered January 12.
Appalachia Graduate Chapter Chartered December 20.
2013
56th Grand Council Convention July 30- August 4 in St. Petersburg, FL.
Epsilon Psi Chartered at University of Hawaii at Hilo January 12.
Epsilon Omega Chartered at Rosalind Franklin University November 23.
2014
Zeta Beta Chartered at Husson University February 1.
Zeta Gamma Chartered at University of Florida Jacksonville February 8.
New Mexico Graduate Chartered February 16.
Zeta Delta Chartered at University of South Florida March 15.
Zeta Epsilon Chartered at Northeast Ohio Medical University May 3.
San Antonio Graduate Chapter Chartered May 17.
Zeta Zeta Chartered at Touro University May 25.
Idaho Graduate Chaptered Chartered July 19.
Maryland Eastern Shore Graduate Chapter Chartered August 23.
Zeta Eta Chapter Chartered at Regis University September 6.
2015
57th Grand Council Convention August 4-8 in Denver, CO.
Zeta Theta Chartered at Concordia University January 31.
Zeta Iota Chartered at University of St. Joseph’s March 7.
South Carolina Upstate Graduate Chapter Chartered April 25.
Zeta Kappa Chartered at Marshall University May 2.
Zeta Lamba Chartered at University of North Texas Health Sciences Center May 9.
Zeta Mu Chartered at University of Missouri Kansas City Springfield June 13. Zeta Nu Chartered at Schwartz College of Pharmacy at Long Island University June 27.
Zeta Xi Chartered at South College August 29.
Gainesville Graduate Chapter Chartered September 12.
Dallas Fort Worth Graduate Chapter Chartered November 6.
South Texas Graduate Chapter Chartered June 27.
North Alabama Graduate Chapter Chartered July 11.
2016
Zeta Omicron Chartered at Roseman University of Health Sciences January 16.
Jacksonville Graduate Chapter Chartered February 6.
Palouse Graduate Chapter Chartered April 16.
Zeta Pi Chartered at St. John’s University May 14.
Zeta Rho Chartered at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia June 4.
Zeta Sigma Chartered at California Health Science University September 3.
Nevada Graduate Chapter Chartered October 22.
Utah Graduate Chaptered Chartered December 17.
2017
58th Grand Council Convention August 1-5 in Naples, FL.
Reach Out and Read becomes Kappa Psi Official Philanthropy Project.
Zeta Tau Chartered at Chapman University January 6.
Hawaii Graduate Chapter Chartered March 3.
Zeta Upsilon Chartered at Union University August 19.
2018
Zeta Phi Chartered at Larkin University April 7.
Zeta Chi Chartered at University of Arizona Phoenix May 12.
Charlotte Graduate Chapter Chartered November 17.
2019
59th Grand Council Convention July 17-21 in Washington, DC.
Society 1879 created.
Vancouver Graduate Chapter Chartered February 15.
Northern Virginia Graduate Chaptered Chartered February 23.
Denver Graduate Chapter Chartered March 1.
Zeta Psi Chartered at Hampton University April 14.
Zeta Omega Chartered at Cedarville University October 5.
2021
60th Grand Council Convention delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic