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.
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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Phi Kappa Phi Members Serve as Convention Delegates
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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Phi Kappa Phi Members Selected as Chapter Officers
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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Phi Kappa Phi Members Selected as Chapter Officer
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Phi Kappa Phi Names 2013 Love of Learning Award Recipients
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Student Vice Presidents Participate in Inaugural Leadership Summit
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2013 Study Abroad Grants
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Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2013 Literacy Grants
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2013 Fellowships
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Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2013 Marcus L. Urann Fellowships
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New members
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New members
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
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