The history of the Mississippi River is not defined by static lines, but by dynamic evolution—a powerful, ancient current that continually carves new paths to nourish the earth. Just as the great river shifts its course over time, creating meanders that expand its reach and influence, the history of Sigma Pi Phi in Mississippi is defined by a necessary and natural divergence. For the first decade of its existence in the state, the fraternity’s spirit flowed through a single vessel, Beta Gamma Boulé, established in Southern Mississippi in 1976. However, the geography of the state is vast, and the reservoir of talent in the northern regions eventually required its own distinct channel.

Recognizing that the distance across the state and the growing number of qualified men in Northern Mississippi justified a new direction, a vision for expansion was formed. The architects of this new course were Archon William A. McMillan, Sr., then President of Rust College, and Archon O.P. Lowe, a distinguished professor at both Mississippi Valley State University and Rust College. Both men were charter members of Beta Gamma, yet they understood that to truly serve the "Delta" and the "Hills," a new Member Boulé must be established to cover the expansive geography of North Mississippi.

On May 1, 1986, exactly ten years after the fraternity first took root in the state, the waters parted, and Gamma Nu was set apart as the second member Boulé in Mississippi. While Archons David Beckley and John B. Jones elected to remain with the parent body of Beta Gamma, the emergence of Gamma Nu signaled a new era of Black professional leadership in the North.

The formal induction took place on the historic campus of Rust College in Holly Springs, a setting that underscored the profound connection between education and leadership. The significance of the occasion was marked by the presence of the fraternity's highest leadership. Grand Grammateus Butler Henderson, who had been instrumental in guiding the nascent group, joined Grand Sire Archon Richard I. McKinney and other Grand Officers to officiate the initiation.

Since that historic founding in May 1986, Gamma Nu has operated like the river that defines our region: constant, powerful, and essential. Our area of responsibility spans the rich, alluvial plains of the Mississippi Delta to the rolling topography of the North Mississippi Hills. It is a vast jurisdiction that demands a leadership as resilient and enduring as the landscape itself.

Just as a meander map traces the historical shifts of the river—showing where the water has been and where it creates new life—Gamma Nu continues to chart a path of progress. We stand not only as a gathering of the region's most accomplished Black professional men but as a dedicated force for service and opportunity. Through dynamic programs and the induction of men of note, we ensure that the legacy begun by our founders continues to flow forward, delivering resources and representation to our fellow citizens across North Mississippi.