Phi Kappa Phi Annual Report Showcases Achievements of 2019
Baton Rouge, LA (05/06/2020) — The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, today announced the publication of its 2019 Annual Report.
The report, themed Realizing a Dream, showcases a number of achievements of the past year made possible through the generosity of donors to the Phi Kappa Phi Foundation. Because of this generous support, the Society continues to refine the role we play in recognizing and promoting academic excellence.
"The establishment of the Phi Kappa Phi Foundation in 1969 was a prescient step in providing for the future of the Society's community of scholars through an awards and grants program. For the past fifty years, our members have demonstrated their commitment to excellence through their donations, and we are forever grateful that they have helped realize that early dream," said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd.
The report features a stunning design with photos and infographics, stories of Phi Kappa Phi award winners and members, chapter happenings and much more.
Highlights of the 2019 Annual Report include:
- Stories and testimonials from winners of Phi Kappa Phi awards.
- A story of the first Sherril Carlson Fellow.
- The story of a former Fellow and the lasting impact her Phi Kappa Phi fellowship has made.
- The story of two generations of Phi Kappa Phi initiates.
- A timeline commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Foundation.
- Listing of donors to the Phi Kappa Phi Foundation.
To read the 2019 Annual Report, visit www.phikappaphi.org/annualreport.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 when Marcus L. Urann, a student, brought to his professor the idea of creating a different kind of honor society-one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 300 select campuses in the United States and the Philippines and inducts approximately 30,000 new members each year. Membership is by invitation only to the top 7.5 percent of juniors and the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students, along with faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
About Phi Kappa Phi
Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Phi Kappa Phi inducts approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni annually. The Society has chapters on more than 300 select colleges and universities in the United States and the Philippines. Membership is by invitation only to the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students and 7.5 percent of juniors. Faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction also qualify. The Society's mission is "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engage the community of scholars in service to others." For more information, visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org.
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