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.
PHI KAPPA PHI MEMBER, GUILLERMO SOTO, SERVES AS BUSINESS STUDENT AMBASSADOR
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Phi Kappa Phi Student Vice Presidents Attend Leadership Summit
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2022-2024 Council of Students Selected
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Southeast Announces 2021-22 Student Life and Leadership Award Recipients Including Three Phi Kappa Phi Members
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Phi Kappa Phi Student Vice Presidents Attend Leadership Summit
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2020-2022 Council of Students Selected
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Phi Kappa Phi Student Vice Presidents Attend Leadership Summit
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Janna Hines honored with Southern Talon Award
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Phi Kappa Phi members among new faces of cadet leadership at The Citadel for the Class of 2021
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2018-2020 Council of Students Selected
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Phi Kappa Phi Student Vice Presidents Attend Leadership Summit
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2016-2018 Council of Students Selected
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Student Vice Presidents Attend Leadership Summit
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Phi Kappa Phi Member Appointed as Presidential Ambassador at Southeast Missouri State University
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2014-2016 Council of Students Selected
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Student Vice Presidents Participate in Inaugural Leadership Summit
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