Articles

David Madden’s London Bridge in Plague and Fire

ΦBK member David Madden resurrects the world of the Old London Bridge in his stunning new historical novel.

Darwin and Clinical Psychology

In addition to the great achievements of humanity—art, music, language, technology, and science itself—Darwin’s theory of evolution sheds light on problems such as depression and anxiety.

A Valuable Life in the World After Grades

Williams College valedictorian and ΦBK member Ivan Badinsky discusses higher education, Phi Beta Kappa, and the pursuit of living well.

Confronting Self-Deception

Are you an expert at deceiving yourself? What does it cost to admit the truth? Watch ΦBK member and clinical psychologist Cortney S. Warren’s TEDx talk about her new book, Lies We Tell Ourselves.

Phi Beta Kappa Awards Scholarship at UC Santa Cruz

Roxy Kushner has been selected for one of three one-time scholarships to be awarded at UC Santa Cruz, Louisiana State University, and the University of Minnesota.

The History of Phi Beta Kappa at Williams College

Gamma of Massachusetts Historian Steven Fix on the intrigue, jealousy, and triumph of founding a Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Williams College.

Atlanta Book Awards Reception

You’re invited! The Atlanta Association of Phi Beta Kappa honors 47 students from area high schools for their outstanding scholarship, Sunday, August 24.

Massachusetts Cultural Council Receives Key of Excellence

Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) with its Key of Excellence Award and its $5,000 prize at a reception celebrating the arts, humanities, and sciences at Boston Symphony Hall on May 1.

What Can You Do with an English Major?

UC Riverside student Jacqueline Wong says you should be asking instead, “What CAN’T you do as an English major?” And she’s got the research to back that up.

Alumni Association of Tampa Bay Awards Scholarships

Adela Lilollari and Stefan Swaans each received a $3,500 college scholarship from the Tampa Bay Association. Lilollari is headed to Yale and Swaans to Stanford.

Good Scholarship, Good Citizenship

Dr. Dana Beyer (ΦBK, Cornell University, 1974) is working to integrate LGBT perspectives into government in her home state of Maryland.

Houston Association Awards

John Tyler Knowles from Strake Jesuit College Preparatory was named the top scholar by the Houston association this year. He received the Jenard M. Gross Distinguished Scholar award along with a $6,000 scholarship.