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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.”

Bernard Anthony Harris (Eta Lambda, 1975) is a former NASA astronaut who became the first Black person to walk in space.

He earned a B.S. in biology from the University of Houston and an M.D. from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, followed by an internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic. Harris completed advanced training as a flight surgeon, earned an M.S. in biomedical science, and later an MBA from the University of Houston.

Selected for the NASA Astronaut Corps in 1990, Harris flew aboard Space Shuttle Columbia in 1993 as a mission specialist. In 1995, he returned to space as payload commander, becoming the first Black astronaut to perform a spacewalk. He logged more than 400 hours in space, completing 129 orbits and traveling over 2.9 million miles.

After NASA, Harris became a space entrepreneur and philanthropist, founding the Harris Foundation to support community initiatives and STEM education. He later served as executive director of Vesalius Ventures and received numerous honors, including Kappa Alpha Psi’s 50th Laurel Wreath Award, its highest honor.

Kevin P. Scott

Grand Historian

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