Articles

Forged by Joy: Laura Mazza-Dixon

Pushcart nominee Laura Maza-Dixon (ΦBK, Pennsylvania State University, 1984) shares her experiences as a poet and her advice for ΦBK members.

Learning for All of Life, All Over the World: Advancing with ΦBK Alumni Associations

At the annual meeting of the D.C. Area ΦBK Alumni Association, John Campbell from the Council on Foreign Relations lectured on the foreign policy of the U.S.-Africa relationship.

Philosophical Discourses: Marianne Janack and the Liberal Arts

Marianne Janack, the recipient of the 2017-2018 Romanell-Phi Beta Kappa Professorship, currently serves as the John Stewart Kennedy Professor of Philosophy at Hamilton College.

On Free Speech Through a New Lens

ΦBK, Participant Media, and the University of Southern California hosted a live-stream discussion of free expression with national leaders in film, journalism, and digital media on February 12.

From the Secretary: The Relevance and Vitality of the Liberal Arts and Sciences

I am inspired by the way in which new members understand how liberal education prepares them for their future, and how they reject the false dichotomy of being prepared for either a meaningful life or a productive life.

Where Psychology and Music Meet

Music therapist Katie Harrill (ΦBK, Allegheny College, 1996) always wanted to use music to help people. Her degrees in psychology and music showed her the way.

Arts & Sciences Cities of Distinction: Houston, Texas

The award was presented April 17 at the Midtown Arts & Theater Center in recognition of the quality, depth, range, and vibrancy of Houston’s community engagement with the arts and sciences.

“Planetary Evangelist” Emily Lakdawalla Speaks to Southern California Association

On February 11, science journalist Emily Lakdawalla spoke to Southern California ΦBK alumni about planetary science and the latest developments in space exploration.

Nationwide Events to Welcome New Members

Phi Beta Kappa will again host Key Connections events in cities across the country this fall, September 6-9, to welcome new inductees.

From the Secretary: The Relevance of Our Mission

As we enter another season of Phi Beta Kappa induction ceremonies at our 286 chapters across the country, I am struck by the relevance of our mission.

Talking Renewable Energy

Daniel Gross (ΦBK, Yale University, 1992) is a clean energy private equity and infrastructure investor and an award-winning adjunct professor at Yale.

Women Learning for All of Life: Sidney Hook Award Recipient Nancy Weiss Malkiel

Nancy Weiss Malkiel (ΦBK, Smith College, 1965) is the 2018 recipient of ΦBK’s Sidney Hook award, a scholar of 20th century American history, and an inspiring force in feminism and higher education.