At nearly 108 years old, Celestia “Lessie” Bailey Smithgall may be the oldest living member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Tracking the decades-long career of Catherine Nnoka (ΦBK, Georgetown) emphasizes the power of critical thinking and the advantages of a liberal arts and sciences education.
Nicola M. Courtright, William McCall Vickery 1957 Professor of the History of Art at Amherst College, lectures on “Imagining Feminine Power in European Art.”
ΦBK member May-lee Chai’s work spans genres, eras, and languages. Her new collection of short stories, Useful Phrases for Immigrants, was published in October.
A free and self-governing people require engaged and informed members of society. For this project, liberal arts education remains absolutely essential.
Our spring plans for the National Arts and Sciences Initiative include developing new tools, resources, and opportunities for members…
“ΦBK represents an additional open door. The opportunities and friends are yours, if you are just willing to walk through.” —Ashleigh Hildebrand Ross (ΦBK, Oklahoma State University)
George H.W. Bush, ΦΒΚ from Yale in 1948, remembered for service and upstanding model of statesmanship…
This winter might be the perfect time to learn from one of our Visiting Scholars, attend a local museum tour, or participate in a book club. Find an event near you!
Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee partnered to host Jordan September 13-14. He gave a public lecture titled “The First Crusade and Jewish Martyrdom”.
Nora Eigenbrodt recently joined Phi Beta Kappa as the National Arts & Sciences Initiative Associate. You can reach her at advocacy@pbk.org.
Our advocacy efforts are essential, especially in polarized times. The value of higher education, and the liberal arts in particular, requires champions on both sides of the aisle.
