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: June 2017
Anne Boettcher from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for June.
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2017 Jun 15
Phi Kappa Phi Names 2017 Love of Learning Award Recipients
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2017 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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2017 Jun 7
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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2017 Jun 5
Volunteer Spotlight: May 2017
Mattia Migliore from MCPHS University has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for May.
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2017 May 3
Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2017 Study Abroad Grants
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the 2017 Study Abroad Grant recipients for Session A. The grants, worth $1,000, were awarded to 50 students nationwide.
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2017 Apr 25
Phi Kappa Phi members receive the Presidential Service Award from Georgia College
Georgia College will recognize its students for the hundreds of volunteer hours they have dedicated this year to helping the community.
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2017 Apr 24
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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2017 Apr 20
Volunteer Spotlight: April 2017
Mary Bonhomme from Florida Institute of Technology has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for April.
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2017 Apr 13
Phi Kappa Phi Names 2017 Dissertation Fellows
Phi Kappa Phi recently announced its 2017 class of Dissertation Fellows. The ten fellows will receive $10,000 each to support their dissertation writing.
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2017 Mar 23
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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2017 Mar 21
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
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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2017 Feb 14
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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2017 Feb 13
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
Phi Kappa Phi Member Named CAA Diver of the Week
The Colonial Athletic Association honors the top diver from each week of competition.
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2017 Feb 7
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
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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2016 Dec 13
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
Phi Kappa Phi Members Win First and Fifth Place Associated Collegiate Press Awards
Fourteen Ithaca College student staff members of The Ithacan won first place in Best of Show for its website and fifth place Best of Show for its print edition at the Associated Collegiate Press convention.
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2016 Dec 6
Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2016 Study Abroad Grants
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the 2016 Study Abroad Grant recipients for Session B. The grants, worth $1,000, were awarded to 26 students nationwide.
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2016 Nov 15
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 Member Receives 2016 Connie Burns Scholarship
Emma Brodzik has been named the 2016 Connie Burns Scholarship Recipient. The award is dedicated to assisting and mentoring Georgia college and university students interested in a career path in recycling, composting, environmental practices and sustainability.
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2016 Oct 18
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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2016 Oct 12
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
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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2016 Sep 12
2016-2018 Council of Students Selected
The following five student vice presidents recently were selected to serve on Phi Kappa Phi's Council of Students during the 2016-2018 biennium.
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2016 Aug 29
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
Phi Kappa Phi Members Excel on YSU MathFest Team
Youngstown State University mathematics students continued their winning ways at MathFest 2016 in Columbus, earning two awards for excellence.
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2016 Aug 26