Articles

How Much Do You Trust Science?

The public’s disagreement with scientists or lack of understanding of scientific concepts can lead to misunderstanding and inaction related to policies that affect our food supply, climate, and health, and so much more.

On Games and Learning

In the best games, failure is about learning, about developing the resilience to solve problems that seem insurmountable.

The Sixth Mass Extinction Is Underway

Issues like the extinction crisis will not come on people’s radar screen fast enough to deal with the problem. We know what to do now, but will we do it?

Understanding the Art of Medicine

A talk with Dr. Linda Pessar, a psychiatrist and the director of the Center for Medical Humanities at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

A Word from Your Professor

Start the semester off right! Find how what your professors really think about late assignments, absences, and end of term requests for extra credit.

Reception Showcases Nashville Enthusiasm

What happens when you invite Nashville area members to an emerging venue for wine and music? You enjoy a wonderful evening of friendship and fellowship!

Romanell Professorship Awarded

Allen Buchanan, James B. Duke Professor of Philosophy at Duke University, is Phi Beta Kappa’s Romanell Professor in Philosophy for 2015-2016.

Who’s Funding It Anyway?

While other similarly industrialized countries share U.S. beliefs on the necessity of higher education, their policies on tuition vary greatly.

The Endurance of the Liberal Arts

Critical thinking, written and oral communication, and creative problem solving are as important to the life of the professional as they are to the life of the mind.

The Future of History

A look at the challenges and perspectives on the future study of history in higher education.

Judge Barbara Howe: ΦBK and the Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education

“My decisions are informed by the constitution and the laws that I am sworn to uphold, but my sociology and history backgrounds are always with me.”

Saving Sweet Briar

Sweet Briar College, home of the Theta of Virginia Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, is an idyllic women’s liberal arts college, but in the last year, the school’s fate has fluctuated greatly.