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Award-Winning Insights on Social Mobility

ΦΒΚ member and Harvard-based economist Raj Chetty is the winner of the 2019 A.SK Social Science Award and its $200,000 prize.

Key into Public Service Scholars

This spring, the Society launched its newest program providing $5,000 scholarships to students interested in public sector work.

From the Secretary: Commitment to the Common Good

Phi Beta Kappa has a unique voice to contribute to conversations that matter today.

From the Secretary: ΦBK’s Nonpartisan Advocacy

Phi Beta Kappa addresses efforts to eliminate funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts.

ΦBK Student Helps Bring Performing Arts into Prisons

Reanna Magruder (ΦBK, University of Denver) played Nurse Ratched in the University of Denver Prison Arts Initiative production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

Walter J. Jensen Fellow Begins Studies in France

Yale doctoral candidate Jason Hong gives ΦBK an update on his research in France.

Meet Phi Beta Kappa’s Member Relations Team

Jayne Ross joined ΦBK’s staff earlier this fall. Ann McCulloch has been at Phi Beta Kappa’s headquarters since 2014.

Romanell-ΦBK Professorship in Philosophy

Naomi Zack (ΦBK, NYU) has been awarded the 2019-2020 Romanell-ΦBK Professorship in Philosophy.

Linda Gregerson at the University of Iowa

ΦBK Visiting Scholar Linda Gregerson, Caroline Walker Bynum Distinguished University Professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of Michigan.

To the Three Friends of Winter in the Arts & Sciences

How can those who champion liberal arts and sciences education remain steadfast, persevere, and become more resilient as we approach a new year of advocacy in uncertain times?

Lebowitz Prize Winners

Michael E. Bratman and Margaret P. Gilbert have won the 2019 Martin R. Lebowitz and Eve Lewellis Lebowitz Prize.

From the Secretary: Shifting Perceptions of Higher Education

Phi Beta Kappa has an important role to play in affirming the benefits of education, especially liberal arts education, for all of society.