The classic Hepburn-Tracy film Desk Set is a holiday favorite… and it includes a reference to Phi Beta Kappa! Can you guess which character was supposed to be a member?
Nicole Bolt, a senior at the University of Iowa, reflects on the personal changes and growth that come from the traditional college experience.
Marius Cātālin Iordan and Elise Ann Piazza combined their interests in psychology, computer science, music, and math to pursue cognitive sciences research.
ФBK members Greg W. Zacharias and Michael W. Anesko, among others, dedicate their skills to publishing the complete letters of Henry James, who was himself an honorary member.
Since the time of Seneca, and of John Henry Newman, the world definitely has changed, but one thing remains constant: the idea that a liberal arts education is the path to wisdom and personal growth.
When the Cambridge University Press publishes Bruce Frier’s new edition of The Codex of Justinian in 2016, it will crown the labors of seven Phi Beta Kappas whose contributions span three centuries.
Colleges should be safe spaces. But there’s a difference between a student experiencing significant emotional trauma and one who is uncomfortable having their views challenged.
Catherine White Berheide (ΦBK, Beloit College, 1972), profesor of sociology at Skidmore College, was elected president of Phi Beta Kappa at the 44th Triennial Council in Denver.
Jill Lepore, David Woods Kemper ’41 Professor of American History at Harvard University and Affiliated Faculty at Harvard Law School, received the Sidney Hook Memorial Award at the 44th Triennial Council in Denver.
George Greenia, professor of Hispanic Studies at the College of William & Mary, received ΦBK’s President’s Award at the 44th Triennial Council held this fall in Denver, Colorado.
At Phi Beta Kappa’s Triennial Council in Denver, delegates voted to establish new chapters a Mercer University, Oregon State University, and University of Houston.
David McCullough, a renowned author, historian, editor, and lecturer, received the Award for Distinguished Service to the Humanities at Phi Beta Kappa’s 44th Triennial Council.
