| Tau Kappa Alpha | |
|---|---|
| ΤΚΑ | |
| Founded | May 13, 1908 Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Type | Honor Society |
| Affiliation | ACHS |
| Status | Merged |
| Merge Date | August 18, 1963 |
| Successor | Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha |
| Emphasis | Forensics |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | "Intelligent, Responsible, and Free Speech in a Free Society" |
| Colors | Light Purple and Dark Purple |
| Publication | The Speaker |
| Chapters | 148 |
| Members | 22,500 lifetime |
| Headquarters | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan United States |
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Tau Kappa Alpha (ΤΚΑ) was a collegiate honor society devoted to the promotion of public speaking (forensics). Established in 1908, it merged with Delta Sigma Rho, a similar society, to form Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha in 1963
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