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Stories of Change, Success at Honors Institute Day Two

The second day of Phi Theta Kappa’s Honors Institute featured presentations from a ground-breaking Civil Rights activist and Donald Trump’s first “Apprentice.”

The 46th Honors Institute Kicks Off at Villanova

Phi Theta Kappa’s 46th Honors Institute has begun, and who better to welcome the hundreds of members, advisors and special guests to the historic city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, than two of the United States’ most prominent historical figures: Thomas Jefferson and Alexa

Member Gets Full Ride to Cornell

Phi Theta Kappa member Olya Homonchuk’s mantra is simple: never doubt yourself. As an international student dedicated to pursuing her dreams, she has stuck to her guns, setting her sights on success from the beginning.

Member Named a 2013 Goldwater Scholar

Phi Theta Kappa member Carolyn Lanzkron has become the 19th Goldwater Scholar from Massachusetts Bay Community College, continuing a trend of excellence among the Alpha Kappa Lambda chapter’s members and science majors.

2013 Hallmark Award Winners Announced

Phi Theta Kappa’s 95th Annual Convention in San Jose, California, culminated Saturday, April 6, with the presentation of the 2013 Hallmark Award Winners, including Most Distinguished Chapter to Alpha Zeta Iota from Northwest Shoals Community College in Phil Campbell, Alabama.

2013-2014 International Officers Announced

Phi Theta Kappa’s 2013-2014 International Officers have been selected. The winning candidates were announced during the Hallmark Awards Gala on Saturday, April 6, during the 2013 Annual Convention in San Jose, California.

2013-2014 International Officer Finalists Announced

The field of International Officer candidates has been narrowed to 10 — two finalists for each position — following the initial round of voting at the 2013 Annual Convention in San Jose, California.

65 Phi Theta Kappa Members Participate in Inaugural Scholar Conference

JACKSON, MS – Sixty-five Phi Theta Kappa members from across the U.S. and the British Virgin Islands participated in the Inaugural Scholar Conference held January 19-23 in Washington, D.C.

Phi Theta Kappa Charters New Chapter in Oklahoma

JACKSON, MS – Phi Theta Kappa has chartered a new chapter at Brown Mackie College in Oklahoma City. In a January 5 chartering ceremony held on campus, five students were inducted as charter members of the Beta Upsilon Eta Chapter.

2012 Phi Theta Kappa Nota Bene Authors Receive $3,000 in Scholarships

Jackson, MS - Literary works from 13 Phi Theta Kappa members have been chosen from 809 entries for publication in the 2012 edition of Nota Bene, the Society's honors anthology. Authors of the four most outstanding entries received $3,000 in Nota Bene scholarships.

Pi Lambda Officers Attending GOP National Convention Seminar

When the Republican Party gathers for its National Convention in Tampa, Florida, August 27-30, two Phi Theta Kappa chapter officers will be there to witness the historic event.

Kevin Heckle

Phi Theta Kappa Alumna Publishes Book

The Phi Theta Kappa Experience for alumna Jean Foster Akin has proven to be both rewarding and empowering, giving the 46-year-old the confidence she needed to finally pursue her dreams.

Jean Foster Akin

Phi Theta Kappa Students Help Achieve the Dream of College Completion

Eight Phi Theta Kappa students from Oregon community colleges were invited to participate in the recent Achieving the Dream Kickoff, aimed at guiding community college administrators toward the goal of increasing college completion on their campuses.

Phi Theta Kappa Members

2012 MS/LA Regional Officers Visit Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters

The 2012 Regional Officers of the Mississippi/Louisiana Region recently held their annual strategic planning meeting at the Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters in Jackson, Mississippi, discussing their goals for the upcoming year.

2012 MS/LA Regional Officers

Texas Alumnus Appointed to Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Advisory Council

Jackson, MS – Kenneth Ruemke, a support advisor for Halliburton, has been appointed to serve on Phi Theta Kappa’s Alumni Advisory Council for a two-year term.

Kenneth Ruemke

A Decade of Giving: Phi Theta Kappa and The American Cancer Society

Each year, a barren "tree" made of brown twisted paper sprouts in the student center at the Northwest Campus of Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas.

Relay For Life Logo

IPSLEI Partners with Phi Theta Kappa to Establish Scholarship Endowment

JACKSON, MS – The International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Institute (IPSLEI) is partnering with Phi Theta Kappa to establish an endowment for a scholarship to be named in honor of Dr. Richard L.

Monika Byrd, Dr. Richard Resurreccion, and Kevin Brame - photo by Dan Coffman

Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Trustee, Fulbright Scholar Travels to Russia

JACKSON, MS - Dr. E. Ann McGee, President of Seminole State College in Florida and a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Board of Trustees, received a 2012 Fulbright Community College Administrator Seminar Program Award that recently took her to Russia for meetings with higher education administrators to determine opportunities for partnerships with U.S. community colleges.

Dr. E. Ann McGee with Russian college president Victor Demin.

Member Earns Six Degrees in Three Years

Jennifer Robertson of Mechanicsville, Maryland, joined Phi Theta Kappa because of the opportunities it afforded college students.

Jennifer Robertson

2012 All-USA Community College Academic Team Announced

Jackson, MS – Twenty students have been named to the 22nd annual All-USA Community College Academic Team, honored for their outstanding intellectual achievement and leadership. Each team member will receive a $2,500 scholarship.

2012 New Century Scholars Named

Jackson, MS – Fifty-one community college students from the United States, Canada and Guam have been named 2012 New Century Scholars – receiving over $100,000 in scholarships. The New Century Scholars Program is sponsored by Coca-Cola Refreshments, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundat

Spring Scholarship Deadline Extended to April 18

The deadline for applying for Phi Theta Kappa's spring scholarships, using the Common Application, has been extended to April 18. Spring scholarships include Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarships, Geico Business Student Scholarships and Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarships.

College Completion Helps Students Find Path to Achieving the Dream

Phi Theta Kappa’s students, staff and C4 initiative shared in the spotlight recently at the annual Achieving the Dream conference held in Dallas, Texas.

Phi Theta Kappa members Jeong Lee and Hanh Nguyen of North Lake College, TX.

Royalty Learns About Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa International Vice President Esteban Smith was among students welcoming His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester, Prince Richard, to H. Lavity Stoutt Community College in the British Virgin Islands.

Members Invited to Honor Inspirational College Leaders

NISOD, the organization promoting professional development for community college faculty, staff and administrators, wants to hear from students.

“Spread the Word” about the Rewards of Phi Theta Kappa Membership

“Spread the word” - Phi Theta Kappa membership offers recognition and validation for academic

26 Members Chosen for NASA Program

Twenty-six Phi Theta Kappa members have been chosen National Community College Aerospace Scholars.

The National Community College Aerospace Scholars program is sponsored by NASA. The project includes preliminary interactive web-based activities and an onsite experience at a NASA facility.

Winners Announced for Facebook Design Contest

The votes are in and the winners of Phi Theta Kappa's first-ever design contest featuring winners selected by the Society's Facebook community have been named.

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