With heavy hearts, we announce that our dear Brother, Victor Nolen (Kappa Phi Chapter, Fall 1982), has transitioned to the Chapter Invisible.

Brother Nolen was a long-time and dedicated member of the Maywood-Wheaton (IL) Alumni Chapter. His commitment to the Bond, his steady presence, and his fraternal spirit exemplified what it means to be a Kappa Man. He will be truly missed by all who had the privilege of calling him Brother.

During this time of sorrow, we ask that you keep the Maywood-Wheaton (IL) Alumni Chapter, the Brothers of Kappa Phi Chapter, and most importantly, the Nolen family lifted in your prayers.

May we honor his legacy by continuing the work and upholding the standards he so proudly represented.

We lift his family in prayer and honor his legacy by observing a 30 day mourning period.

In recognition of Black History Month, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. continues to recognize a few of its members’ “Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor.”

Samuel Proctor Massie (Alpha Delta 1939) was a brilliant chemist, educator, and scientific leader.

Born in North Little Rock, Arkansas (1919), he graduated from high school at 13 and overcame racial barriers to earn degrees from Dunbar Junior College, Arkansas AM&N (UAPB), Fisk University, and a PhD from Iowa State University. While completing his doctorate, Massie contributed to the Manhattan Project by assisting with uranium isotope research.

He served as a professor and department chair at Langston, Fisk, and Howard Universities, later becoming the Associate Program Director at the National Science Foundation and the president of North Carolina College at Durham.

In 1966, he became the first Black professor at the U.S. Naval Academy, appointed by President Lyndon Johnson. Renowned for research on cancer, infectious diseases, and pharmaceuticals, Massie received the Fraternity’s 25th Laurel Wreath, the highest award available to members of the Fraternity, and numerous national honors.

He was affiliated with five Alumni Chapters and served as Polemarch of the Nashville (TN) and Annapolis (MD) Alumni Chapters.

Kevin P. Scott

Grand Historian

Ryan Clark

Ryan Clark (Nu Iota 2001) is a former NFL safety, respected analyst, and influential voice in sports media. A native of Marrero, Louisiana, Clark played college football at Louisiana State University, where he developed a reputation for toughness and leadership. Undrafted in 2002, he earned his place in the NFL through perseverance, beginning his career with the New York Giants before finding long-term success with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Robert Taylor

Robert Rochon Taylor (Beta 1922) was a distinguished architect, housing executive, and advocate for affordable housing. Born in Cleveland, Ohio (1899), the son of a former Tuskegee slave, he followed the legacy of his father, Robert Robinson Taylor, the first Black graduate of MIT. Taylor studied at Howard University and and the University of Illinois, earning a Bachelor of Science in Commerce in 1925.

Mike Tomlin

Mike Tomlin (Eta Omega 1991) is a renowned former NFL head coach known for leadership. Tomlin is a graduate of William & Mary College, where he was an all-conference wide receiver. He assumed various coaching positions at several universities, hastening a rapid ascent through the NFL ranks, beginning in 2001. He earned a Super Bowl (XXXVIII) ring with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a defensive back coach and a Super Bowl title (XLIII).and a Super Bowl title (XLIII) with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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MWAC hosted a special Room to Read Event

Friday, January 30, 2026

At the Lincoln Elementary School, Bellwood, IL
for grades kindergarten - 5th Grade

Welcome to the official online home of the Maywood-Wheaton (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

I am humbled and honored to serve as the 28th Polemarch (President) of this award winning chapter, comprised of accomplished men committed to achievement, scholarship, and service. Since our chartering on January 11, 1976, sixty-five years after the the Fraternity's founding on the campus of Indiana University, the Maywood-Wheaton (IL) Alumni Chapter has proudly served the western suburbs of Chicago with distinction.

For 50 years, MWAC has set a standard of excellence in both service and character. While our chapter continues to grow in size and recognition, our focus remains steadfast; expanding our impact through meaningful community engagement, strategic partnerships, and forward thinking initiatives that uplift the communities we serve. Whether you are a Brother seeking a Kappa home, prospective member, a fellow member of the Devine Nine, or a potential strategic partner, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you.

Stay connected with us by following MWAC Kappa Alpha Psi on Facebook and @mwacnupes on Instagram for the latest chapter news, events, and initiatives. To learn more about Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. from the Grand Chapter perspective, please visit KappaAlphaPsi1911.com

A. Craig Kinard,

Polemarch

Δ Chapter 1987