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Boston University’s Metropolitan College Establishes New PTK Scholarship

Boston University’s Metropolitan College (BU MET) in Massachusetts established a new undergraduate transfer scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa members.

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Phi Theta Kappa Recognizes 228 Colleges for Exemplary Transfer Pathways

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named 228 colleges and universities to its 2024 Transfer Honor Roll.

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37 Students Published in National Literary Journal

Twenty-four Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) members will have their writing published in the 28th editition of PTK’s literary journal, Nota Bene. Six will receive scholarships for their exemplary entries.

Nota Bene showcases the outstanding writing of community college students. More than 800 entries were submitted to the 2022 competition.

What is The Power of Stories?

The 2024/2025 Honors Study Topic has eight themes that serve as lenses to explore “The Power of Stories.” Learn more about the themes here.

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Leticia Laranjeira Receives PTK’s 2024 Presidential Scholarship

Leticia Laranjeira, recent graduate of Dallas College-North Lake in Texas, has received the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) President’s Award for Leadership Excellence, a two-year transfer scholarship of up to $30,000 each academic year. She served as PTK’s 2023-2024 International Vice President of Division II, one of the highest leadership positions in the organization. “Leticia is…

21 Chapters to Receive Spring 2024 Honors in Action Grants

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…

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Tam Ho Selected as Phi Theta Kappa’s 2024 Founders Medal Award Recipient

Tam Ho, a student at Tarrant County College in Texas, has been named the 2024 Phi Theta Kappa Founders Medal Award recipient. Ho received a $1,000 scholarship and the 2024 Founders Medal Medallion at an in-person ceremony on the Southest campus of TCC on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

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J. Noah Brown Named PTK International Honorary Member

J. Noah Brown, Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Education and former President and CEO of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), has been named an International Honorary member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK).

Meet the 2024-2025 International Officer Team

Get to know Phi Theta Kappa’s newly elected 2024-2025 International Officer team who will be representing PTK this year.

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Twenty-three Receive Distinguished College Administrator Awards

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) recognized 23 college administrators with Distinguished College Administrator Awards during PTK Catalyst 2024, the Society’s annual convention in Orlando, Florida, April 4-6, 2024. The award recognizes college administrators working directly with student leaders to solve problems on campus and in their communities. They have taken an active interest in…

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Twenty-three College Presidents Receive Paragon Award for New Presidents

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) recognized 23 college presidents with the Paragon Award for New Presidents during PTK Catalyst 2024, the Society’s annual convention in Orlando, Florida, April 4-6, 2024. To be eligible for this award, college presidents and CEOs are new in their role having served less than three years. Recipients are nominated…

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Twenty College Presidents Receive Shirley B. Gordon Award

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) recognized 20 college administrators with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2024, the Society’s annual convention in Orlando, Florida, April 4-6, 2024. To be eligible for this award, college presidents and CEOs must have served in their role for at least five years. Recipients are…