Delta Psi Alpha was founded at Northern Illinois University in November 24,1998 by university students. These young men and women discovered Greek life through organizations on-campus, and research. They were also compelled by the importance of Greek Life in enhancing the university life experience. Yet no social Greek organizations on-campus catered to a Pan-American Multi-cultural community that embraced culture, individualism, as well as leadership and teamwork for their professional development. In the Fall of 1998, these individuals commenced their journey in founding Delta Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter at Northern Illinois University.

In the Fall of 1999, one of the founding members of Alpha transferred and attended Southern Illinois University where he was approached by university interests in expanding into the university. On the November 18, 1999, the Beta Chapter was founded and the journey continued.

Throughout the next few years the organization refrained from expanding until the fraternities foundation had been completed. Today, Delta Psi Alpha has Dynasties at Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Texas A&M International University, University of Texas Pan American, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Illinois at Chicago, and coming soon at a university near you.

Why a Pan-American culture and fraternal association?

The Pan-American Continent (North, Central, and South America(s) also known as the new world has gone through a historical change, evolution, cross culturing, and diversity since its colonization. The global community influenced education, government, politics, religion, values, music, art, food, and science onto the indigenous communities of the Americas. Today, the people of the Pan-American Continent are descendents of Indigenous or Native American(s), Iberian, Hispanic, Spanish, Chinese, Caucasian, African, French, Britannic, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindu, and many other global communities. As new generations are born on the Pan-American Continent, our diverse community becomes acclimated to a vision, dream, and a prosperous future and become one heterogeneous community. Understanding this diversity, new culture trends, and cultural sensitivity will help in developing successful team players, leaders, and individuals. Delta Psi Alpha believes globalization started on this continent through the embracing of the diverse communities. A Fraternal Association of Pan-American Professionals will assist in fostering and advocating Pan-American cultural awareness, diverse workforce comprised of different genders, and ethnic groups, Corporate America, and technological trends.