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Elmira College Strengthens Commitment to Phi Theta Kappa Students
Recently, Elmira College was named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Transfer Honor Roll, recognizing EC for developing academic programs of interest to community college students and providing transfer support, making it easier for those students to earn their four-year degrees. This marked the fifth year EC has earned this prestigious honor. In light…
PTK Member Angel Solorio Pursues Degree with Passion and Purpose
This article was originally published by UAGC’s Media Team Angel Solorio motivates himself by finding the best environments for success. His journey to achieving academic success is linear on paper, as he attended Phoenix College, a community college for his associate degree before enrolling at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC). However, a father…
Phi Theta Kappa Publishes Fifth Edition of Change Makers
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has published the fifth annual edition of Change Makers: Phi Theta Kappa Journal of Student Leadership, the first journal showcasing leadership among community college students. View the 2025 issue here. Change Makers features 15 outstanding student-led leadership projects developed in collaboration with college administrators. These projects align with each institution’s strategic priorities…
Phi Theta Kappa Publishes Eighth Edition of Civic Scholar
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has published academic research conducted by students at 15 colleges in the eighth edition of Civic Scholar: Journal of Undergraduate Community College Research. The full journal is available here. Civic Scholar features 15 exceptional undergraduate research projects created and carried out by PTK student members. The research projects involve a wide range…
Phi Theta Kappa Awards Spring 2025 Honors in Action Grants to 73 Chapters
Honors in Action combines academic research, problem solving, and action-oriented service to address real-world challenges in our communities. Developed to support student engagement in Honors in Action programming, the Phi Theta Kappa Honors in Action Grant helps bridge the financial gap between ideas and action. Honors in Action grants offer chapters a chance to request…
Phi Theta Kappa Recognizes 251 Colleges for Exemplary Transfer Pathways
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named 251 colleges and universities to its 2025 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the dynamic pathways they have created to support transfer students. The Transfer Honor Roll is determined by 40 key metrics related to the support and success of transfer students, including college cost and financial…
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Lulu McGowan Appointed to Phi Theta Kappa Board of Directors
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) is proud to announce the appointment of Lulu McGowan to its Board of Directors. McGowan, a student at St. Louis Community College and the Society’s current International President, was unanimously selected by the Board to represent the voice of students at the highest level of PTK leadership. McGowan was…
Phi Theta Kappa Announces Founder’s Medal Scholarship Award Winner
Ahnora Ozor, a student at Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) in Maryland, has been named the 2025 Phi Theta Kappa Founders Medal Award recipient. Ozor received a $1,000 scholarship and the 2025 Founders Medal Medallion at PGCC’s spring Commencement Ceremony this past week. This award is presented to one graduating PTK member whose essay most powerfully conveys…
Top Community College Students Named to 2025 All-USA Team
For the 65th consecutive year, 20 of the nation’s top college students have been named to the 2025 All-USA Academic Team. In recognition of this distinction, each student will receive a $5,000 scholarship. The 2025 All-USA Academic Team was recognized during a session at the American Association of Community Colleges’ annual convention on April 15…
Five PTK Members Elected as 2025-2026 International Officer Team
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) elected five new International Officers during PTK Catalyst 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. These students were chosen by their peers—more than 220,000 active members—to serve as the 2025–2026 International Officer Team, the highest student leadership position within the organization. More than honorary ambassadors, these…
Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Appoints Dr. Blake Ellis to Board of Trustees
The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Foundation proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Blake Ellis to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Ellis brings over two decades of experience in higher education, nonprofit leadership, and public service, making him a valuable addition to the Foundation’s governance team. Dr. Ellis began his PTK journey as a faculty member…
Willis Joins PTK Presidential Advisory Board
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Dr. Daria J. Willis, president of Howard Community College, to its Presidential Advisory Board. Dr. Willis previously served as the state of Washington’s representative, and we are especially grateful to welcome her back as the Maryland representative to PTK’s Presidential Advisory Board. On the board, she will…