Tau Kappa Alpha
| Tau Kappa Alpha | |
|---|---|
| ΤΚΑ | |
| Founded | May 13, 1908 Indianapolis, Indiana | 
| Type | Honor | 
| 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 | 
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