Leadership is often passed down not through words, but through example. For Razz and Meaghan Waff, a shared membership in Omicron Delta Kappa represents exactly that: a legacy of service, integrity, and purposeful leadership carried across generations. Razz Waff (University of Mississippi) is a longtime O∆K member whose commitment to leadership excellence has been a…
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Enter the O∆K Graduation Photo Contest
CALLING ALL GRADUATES! Are you planning to wear your O∆K honor cords and/or stole at your 2026 graduation? Take a picture to show your O∆K pride for a chance to win up to $220 in prizes and e-gift cards! HOW TO ENTER: Complete the form below by June 30, 2026. Include your name, circle of…
Bracketology 2026 – Cheer on Your Team and Your Circle
Beginning in 2013, our Society has tried to predict the winner of the NCAA Basketball Championship by using our own special O∆K methodology: If one team’s school has a circle and the other school’s team does not, the school with the circle is projected to win. If both teams are at institutions with circles, the…
Rebuilding Systems, Rebuilding Self: Hu “Oliver” Zhao’s O∆K Journey
Leadership is often forged in moments that test the very structure of our lives. For Hu “Oliver” Zhao (Auburn University, 2020), those moments became the foundation for a life dedicated to resilience, service, and designing systems that help communities endure and recover. Oliver is currently a doctoral student in civil and environmental engineering at Texas…
Enter the O∆K Spirit Wear Photo Contest
CALLING ALL O∆K MEMBERS! Show off your O∆K pride for a chance to win up to $220 in prizes! Whether you’re on campus, at work, volunteering, or representing O∆K in your everyday life, we want to see how you wear your O∆K spirit wear. From hoodies and tees to hats and other branded gear, snap…
Now Open: At-Large Board of Trustee Nominations
The Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation, Inc. is looking for at-large trustees who embrace the Society’s mission of recognizing, connecting, and developing leaders. A full description of the roles and responsibilities of at-large trustees may be found here. The O∆K Board of Trustees is composed of 29 trustees, including 18 individuals who serve…
2025 Awards Now Open
Nominations are now open for our Omicron Delta Kappa Awards, recognizing outstanding leadership across our membership and organization. Submit your nominations through the links below by March 1, 2025. Leadership and Professional Achievement Awards Laurel Crowned Circle Award The Laurel Crowned Circle Award is considered the highest individual honor awarded by Omicron Delta Kappa and…







