In 1981, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity endowed its first Omega Faculty Chair. Rust College, Holly Springs, Mississippi, was the recipient. President W. A. McMillan stated that the Chair would be used to promote the humanities.

The fraternity completed its $250,000 contribution to the United Negro College Fund, and organization under the direction of Christopher Edley. The fraternity approved a plan to continue the annual gift of $50,000 to that organization in perpetuity. 

The fraternity accelerated its financial support to the National Urban League. Mr. John Jacobs, Executive Director of the National Urban League, participated in Grand Conclaves on a regular basis. 

Jesse Jackson, former president of Operation P.U.S.H., and founder of the Rainbow Coalition, attended Grand Conclaves on a regular basis and received support for these organizations as well as for his 1984 and 1988 campaigns for the presidency of the United States. 

The 75th Anniversary Grand Conclave celebration was deemed to be the single most significant event on Omega’s horizon. The dates selected were July 25-August 1, 1986 in Washington, D.C., the city of Omega’s birth. It was the largest Conclave ever. 

Grand Basileus Moses C. Norman, Sr., elected at the 1984 Louisville Grand Conclave, appointed a committee to review the structure and operations of of the fraternity as a means of future focus. In 1984, John S. Epps was selected as only the fifth Omega Man to wear the title of Executive Secretary. In 1990, the title was changed to Executive Director. 

Two revised methods of bringing members into the fraternity were approved by the organization. Pledging was abolished and the new Membership Selection and Education Program came into being on August 1, 1985. In April, 1991, the new Membership Intake Program was implemented. 

Initial plans were begun for the writing of an updated history of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. H. Carl Moultrie, I, Executive Secretary Emeritus and Ronald E. McNair, noted astronaut, entered Omega Chapter. Don Q. Pullen and W. Mercer Cook also entered Omega Chapter. 

C. Tyrone Gilmore, Sr. became the 34th Grand Basileus in June 1990. Under his leadership, a site for a new World Center and International Headquarters in Decatur, Georgia was identified. Also, the complete structure was revamped and the International Chapters were transformed into the thirteenth district. 

Dorsey C. Miller, Jr. was chosen as the 35th Grand Basileus at the Cleveland Grand Conclave in 1994. Miller’s administration was responsible for closing the sale in regard to the acquisition of the new property, located at 3951 Snapfinger Parkway, Decatur, Gerogia 30035, and the disposition of the property located at 2714 Georgia Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. The Georgia Avenue location had served as the headquarters of the fraternity for thirty-one years.

Lloyd J. Jordan, Esq. became the 36th Grand Basileus in 1998 at the 70th Grand Conclave in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jordan’s administration was instrumental in combating litigations as a result of illegal hazing activities, thus keeping the fraternity’s infrastructure in tact. June 1, 2000, Sylvester Earl Wilson began his tenure as the Executive Director.