Phi Kappa Phi was born different. In 1897, 10 senior students, 2 faculty members and the University of Maine president created a new kind of honor society, one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines.Today, Phi Kappa Phi continues to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education. Check out our latest news to see how the Society is making headlines more than 100 years after its founding.
(see more)Phi Kappa Phi was born different. In 1897, 10 senior students, 2 faculty members and the University of Maine president created a new kind of honor society, one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines.Today, Phi Kappa Phi continues to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education. Check out our latest news to see how the Society is making headlines more than 100 years after its founding.
Volunteer Spotlight: March 2017
Ron Tulley from The University of Findlay has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for March.
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2017 Mar 1
Volunteer Spotlight: February 2017
Lauren Patterson from Slippery Rock University has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for February.
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2017 Feb 8
Volunteer Spotlight: January 2017
Pamela Hayward from Augusta University has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for January.
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2017 Jan 10
Volunteer Spotlight: December 2016
April Post from Elon University has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for December.
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2016 Dec 14
Phi Kappa Phi Names 2016 Love of Learning Award Recipients
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2016 Love of Learning Award from Session B of the program. The awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and career development for active Phi Kappa Phi members.
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2016 Dec 8
Volunteer Spotlight: November 2016
June J. Pilcher from Clemson University has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for November.
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2016 Nov 2
Phi Kappa Phi Members Selected to Serve as Chapter Officers
Phi Kappa Phi members nationwide have been selected to serve as officers for their local chapters.
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2016 Oct 4
Volunteer Spotlight: October 2016
Leigh W. Cellucci from East Carolina University has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for October.
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2016 Oct 4
Volunteer Spotlight: September 2016
Alex Bolinger from Idahoa State University has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for September.
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2016 Sep 1
Chapter Officers Serve as Voting Delegates at Phi Kappa Phi Convention
The 2016 Biennial Convention was held July 28-30 in Atlanta, Ga., and brought together more than 300 attendees including chapter officers, board members, staff and guests from across the nation.
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2016 Aug 25
Volunteer Spotlight: August 2016
Valarie Burke frmo the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for August.
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2016 Aug 3
Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2016 Fellowships
Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2016 Fellowship. The prestigious $5,000 fellowships were awarded to 51 students nationwide.
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2016 Jul 20
Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2016 Marcus L. Urann Fellowships
Phi Kappa Phi recently named the recipients of its 2015 Marcus L. Urann Fellowships. The prestigious $15,000 fellowships were awarded to six students nationwide.
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2016 Jul 19
Volunteer Spotlight: July 2016
Donna Van Bodegraven of Elon University has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for July.
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2016 Jul 11
Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2015 Literacy Grants
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce its 2016 Literacy Grant recipients. The grants of up to $2,500 were awarded to Phi Kappa Phi chapters and individual members to fund literacy initiatives.
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2016 Jul 5
Volunteer Spotlight: June 2016
David Dampier of Mississippi State University has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for June.
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2016 Jun 1
Phi Kappa Phi Names 2016 Love of Learning Award Recipients
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2016 Love of Learning Award from Session A of the program. The awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and career development for active Phi Kappa Phi members.
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2016 May 26
Volunteer Spotlight: May 2016
Amy Leigh Rogers of Tennessee Technological University has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for May2016.
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2016 May 26
Robert E. Holtfreter Receives 2016-2018 Ray Sylvester Phi Kappa Phi Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Robert E. Holtfreter has been selected as the 2016-2018 recipient of the Ray Sylvester Phi Kappa Phi Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding dedication to service that extends beyond the realm of academia.
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2016 May 26
Michael J. Plewa Named 2016-2018 Phi Kappa Phi Scholar
Dr. Michael J. Plewa has been selected as the 2016-2018 Phi Kappa Phi Scholar for his achievements in research, teaching, service and leadership.
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2016 May 26
Pamela Youngblood Named 2016-2018 Phi Kappa Phi Artist
Dr. Pamela Youngblood has been selected as the 2016-2018 Phi Kappa Phi Artist for her accomplishments as a musician, professor and campus leader.
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2016 May 26
Volunteer Spotlight: April 2016
Mary Beth Reynolds of Marshall University has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for April 2016.
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2016 Apr 4
Volunteer Spotlight March 2016
Cynthia Fitzpatrick of The University of Findlay has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for March 2016.
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2016 Mar 1
Volunteer Spotlight February 2016
Edward G. Tezak of Alfred State College has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for February 2016.
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2016 Feb 1
Phi Kappa Phi Names 2015 Love of Learning Award Recipients
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2015 Love of Learning Award from Session B of the program. The awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and career development for active Phi Kappa Phi members.
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2015 Dec 3
Phi Kappa Phi Members from Youngstown State University Win at 2015 MathFest
The YSU team has historically been one of the most successful at the annual national event, and was once again this year.
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2015 Aug 26
Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2015 Fellowships
Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2015 Fellowship. The prestigious $5,000 fellowships were awarded to 51 students nationwide.
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2015 Jul 6
Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2015 Marcus L. Urann Fellowships
Phi Kappa Phi recently named the recipients of its 2015 Marcus L. Urann Fellowships. The prestigious $15,000 fellowships were awarded to six students nationwide.
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2015 Jul 6
Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2015 Literacy Grants
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce its 2015 Literacy Grant recipients. The grants of up to $2,500 are awarded to Phi Kappa Phi chapters and individual members to fund ongoing literacy projects or to create new initiatives.
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2015 Jun 29
Phi Kappa Phi Names 2015 Love of Learning Award Recipients
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2015 Love of Learning Award from Session A of the program. The awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and/or career development for active Phi Kappa Phi members.
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2015 Jun 9