The birth of Omega · November 17, 1911
A friendship that became a legacy
Omega Psi Phi was founded at Howard University by undergraduate students Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper, and Frank Coleman, with faculty adviser Dr. Ernest E. Just. Their first meeting took place in Professor Just’s office in the Science Hall, now Thirkield Hall.
The fraternity’s name comes from the Greek expression meaning “Friendship is essential to the soul.” Its four Cardinal Principles guide a continuing commitment to personal growth and service.
ManhoodScholarshipPerseveranceUplift
Brotherhood through service
From its beginnings at Howard, Omega grew into an international fraternity. Its history includes educational leadership, Scholarship, health initiatives, civic participation, and work toward social justice.
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