Nupes Return to Campus
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After years of being away, members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Known as the Nupes, are returning to Rutgers–Camden. For many students, this is a big moment on campus. Their return brings new energy, leadership, and more opportunities for students to get involved.
Walter Pierce and Brandon Butts, both members of the fraternity, say the comeback means more than just being present. It’s about starting fresh and rebuilding something important. The fraternity has been gone for years, and now students are starting to see what it can bring back to campus life.
This return fills a long-standing gap with very few Divine Nine organizations on campus. They can create more opportunities for involvement, mentors, and networking. The Divine Nine are nine Black Greek-letter Organizations making up the National Pan-Hellenic Council. These organizations focus on service, leadership, and community.
“It means everything. The school needs new energy. With very few D9’s on campus it opens doors for us to come back and make a big impact,” expressed Walter Pierce. Pierce also talked about how being a Nupe has helped him grow. “It gives me networking opportunities and helps me build a strong mindset to take on any challenge,” he said.
Brandon Butts shared another view, “ It means bringing back a legacy of leadership service and visibility. Kappa Alpha Psi has always stood on achievements and impact, so our presence raises the standard,” he said. “We are here to stay. We want to bring life back to campus and make it more enjoyable for everyone.”
Butts also explained how joining connects to his goals. Being a Nupe puts me in a network of driven men who hold each other accountable. It pushes me to stay focused in school and in life.” This fraternity gives me access to one of the best networks in the world”.
He said his decision to join came from what he saw in the organization. “I joined because I saw a standard I wanted to live up to. It’s not just about the letters. It is about discipline, achievements, and impact. The way the brothers carried themselves showed me this was something bigger than me.”
Now that the Nupes are back at Rutgers Camden, students can expect more events and more involvement. Their return is not just about tradition. It’s about building something new for students today.
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