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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.

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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.

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Representation of the achievement named 'Angelo State's Stephens Earns Basketball All-Region Honor'.

ΦKΦ's Stephens Earns Basketball All-Region Honor

Madeline Stephens of Lubbock, a forward on the Angelo State University Rambelles basketball team, has bee named to the 2024-25 All-South Central Region second team by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA). A graduate MBA student, Stephens helped lead the Rambelles to an 18-12 record and into the semifinals of the Lone Star Conference Tournament this season. She was named to the All-LSC first team after leading ASU in scoring (13.4 ppg) and ranking third in the conference in rebounds per game (9.1), fourth in blocked shots per game (1.7) and fifth in steals (52). She was also named to the LSC All-Academic Team. Stephens holds the Belles' career record for rebounds (1,114), is fourth all-time in points (1,72), fifth in steals (194) and fifth in blocks (103). She was named to the LSC All-Freshman Team in 2021, earned All-LSC honorable mention in 2022, made the All-LSC second team in 2023, and was named to the All-LSC first team in 2024 and 2025. She has also received a D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award. See more details at angelosports.com.
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Sports - 2025 Mar 13

University of Maryland Global Campus Honors ΦKΦ Member with Student Governance Award

University of Maryland Global Campus honored twelve students with a Student Governance Award for their service on the university's Student Advisory Council (STAC) for the 2024-25 academic year. Members of STAC are elected by the student body and serve in an advisory capacity to the university president, provost, deans, and other officials to express the views of students.
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Student Government - 2025 Mar 11

Phi Kappa Phi Names 2025 Graduate Research Grant Recipients

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Research Grants. The grants of up to $1,500 were designed to support graduate students who are active Society members seeking funding for research in support of career development opportunities.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Mar 11
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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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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Feb 19
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Elects New Members

The following people recently were elected to membership 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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Honor Society - 2025 Jan 16
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Phi Kappa Phi Names 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Gathright/Dean's Excellence Award Recipient

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipient of a Phi Kappa Phi Gathright/Dean's Excellence Award. This award was created to recognize top freshman and sophomore students in each college who display exceptional promise.
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Academic Award - 2024 Oct 23

Phi Kappa Phi Names 2024 Love of Learning Award Recipients

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2024 Love of Learning Award. The awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and career development for active Society members.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 7

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Elects New Members

The following people recently were elected to membership 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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Honor Society - 2024 Sep 23
Representation of the achievement named 'ASU's Stephens Named LSC Women's Basketball Player to Watch for 2024-25'.

ΦKΦ and ASU's Stephens Named LSC Women's Basketball Player to Watch for 2024-25

Madeline Stephens of Lubbock, a senior forward on the Angelo State University Rambelles basketball team, has been named to the Lone Star Conference Players to Watch List heading into the 2024-25 season. A health science professions major, Stephens averaged 13.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game last season on her way to being named to the All-LSC second team for the second straight year. She is the leading scorer of the Belles' returning players for this season. The Belles have been picked to finish sixth in the 2024-25 LSC Preseason Poll out of 16 LSC teams. Their season tips off Nov. 8 on the road at MSU Denver. See more details at angelosports.com and on the LSC website.
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Sports - 2024 Oct 21
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Phi Kappa Phi Names 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Pioneer Award Recipients

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2024 Pioneer Award. The awards are designed to reward undergraduate members for developing the research, engagement and leadership skills necessary to become a successful scholar
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Aug 21
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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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Honor Society - 2024 Aug 14
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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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Honor Society - 2024 Jul 26

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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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Jul 17

Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2024 Fellowships

Phi Kappa Phi recently announced the recipients of a 2024 Fellowship. The prestigious $8,500 fellowships were awarded to 54 students nationwide.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Jul 11
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Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2024 Sherrill Carlson Fellowship

Phi Kappa Phi recently named the recipient of its 2024 Sherrill Carlson Fellowship. The prestigious $35,000 fellowship is named for Carlson, a former Washington State University chapter president and lifelong supporter of Phi Kappa Phi.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Jul 11
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Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2024 1897 Fellowship

Phi Kappa Phi recently named the recipient of its 2024 1897 Fellowship. The prestigious $35,000 fellowship recognizes the top-scoring applicant in a STEM discipline
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Jul 11
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Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2024 Marcus L. Urann Fellowships

Phi Kappa Phi recently named the recipients of its 2024 Marcus L. Urann Fellowships. The prestigious $20,000 fellowships were awarded to six students nationwide.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Jul 11

Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2024 Study Abroad Grants

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the 2024 Study Abroad Grant recipients. The grants, worth $1,000, were awarded to 125 students nationwide.
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Study Abroad - 2024 May 30

Phi Kappa Phi MTSU student awarded major student award for 2023-24

Middle Tennessee State University recently celebrated its most prestigious individual student awards for the 2023-24 academic year. Recipients included President's Award winner Ross Sibley of Redlands, California, Provost's Award honoree Sydney Robbins of Cordova, near Memphis, Robert C. LaLance Jr. Achievement Award winner Sevinch Kamaridinova of Gallatin, and MTSU Community Service honoree Brian Maxwell of Smyrna. A common thread: All are part of the MTSU Honors College.
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Academic Award - 2024 May 20
Representation of the achievement named 'University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences students awarded CURE Fellowships'.

University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences Phi Kappa Phi student awarded CURE Fellowship

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research has selected 14 students for the 2024 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship program. Sponsored by OUR and the Office of the Vice President for Research, the CURE Fellowship program provides opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through research within eight of UK's Research Priority Areas: cancer, cardiovascular health, diabetes and obesity, energy, equity, materials science, neuroscience and substance use disorder. Students selected as CURE Fellows received a $5,000 stipend to support their research during the summer 2024 term. Fellows will engage in a research project under the guidance of a mentor. Students will interact with the other fellows in their cohort during the summer research period and present their research at the Summer Research Symposium on Aug. 27.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Jun 11
Representation of the achievement named 'Students Inducted Into Columns Society at the University of Mississippi'.

Phi Kappa Phi Student Inducted Into Columns Society at the University of Mississippi

Eighteen University of Mississippi students were inducted into the Columns Society for 2024-25.
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Club or Organization - 2024 May 17
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Zachary Margulies Receives Shirley C. Sorensen Undergraduate Academic Excellence Award from Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 22BC

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 22BC University of Maryland, Baltimore Campuses recently awarded its Shirley C. Sorensen Award to Zachary Margulies.
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Academic Award - 2024 May 13
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Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 22BC Names Undergraduate Research Award Recipients

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 22BC University of Maryland, Baltimore Campuses recently named its Undergraduate Research Award recipients.
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Academic Award - 2024 May 13
Representation of the achievement named 'Local Student Elected to Serve on the SGA at The University of Alabama'.

Phi Kappa Phi Member Elected to Serve on the SGA at The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama recently swore in the new 2024 Student Government Association members and the following students were elected to either the Executive Council or as senators for their respective schools or colleges.
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Student Government - 2024 Apr 19

Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 22BC Names Marilyn Demorest Award Recipients

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 22BC University of Maryland, Baltimore Campuses recently named its Marilyn Demorest Award recipients
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Academic Award - 2024 May 13

Phi Kappa Phi Member Christian Boudreaux Named Truman Scholar

From across the world, University of Mississippi biology major Christian Boudreaux received a life-changing Zoom call from Chancellor Glenn Boyce last week. Despite Zanzibar's spotty internet service, the message was clear: Boudreaux had won a coveted Truman Scholarship. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, the nation's official living memorial to the 33rd U.S. president, announced the junior from Oxford as the university's 19th Truman Scholar on April 12. The foundation awards scholarships based on outstanding leadership potential and commitment to a career in public service.
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Scholarship - 2024 Apr 17
Representation of the achievement named 'UM Student George Taylor Recognized as Goldwater Scholar'.

Phi Kappa Phi Member George Taylor Recognized as Goldwater Scholar

George Taylor, a junior biomedical engineering major at the University of Mississippi, is the university's 25th student to receive a Goldwater Scholarship.
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Scholarship - 2024 Apr 11
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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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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Apr 8
Representation of the achievement named 'UM Student Miles Thompson Receives 2024 Eta Sigma Phi Award for Excellence in Advanced Greek'.

Phi Kappa Phi Member Miles Thompson Receives 2024 Eta Sigma Phi Award for Excellence in Advanced Greek

Miles Thompson, a junior classics major with a minor in museum studies at the University of Mississippi, received the 2024 Eta Sigma Phi Award for Excellence in Advanced Greek from the UM Department of Classics.
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Academic Award - 2024 Apr 3

Phi Kappa Phi Names 2024 Dissertation Fellows

Phi Kappa Phi recently announced its 2024 class of Dissertation Fellows. The fifteen fellows will receive $10,000 each to support their dissertation writing.
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Academic Award - 2024 Mar 20
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