By Dakota McLaughlin, 2025-2026 International Vice President – Division III Can I be real with you? College costs way more than money. It eats up your time, your energy, and sometimes even your peace of mind. But what if I told you there’s a way to lighten that load? As a community college student who has earned…
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is proud to announce that Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO, has been appointed to the national American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission on Research and Community College Trends and Issues. The commission will focus on current and future trends impacting community colleges; advise AACC leadership on potential data sets…
By 2025-2026 International President Lulu McGowan Imagine walking into a new campus—tall buildings, packed hallways, and unfamiliar faces everywhere. It’s exciting, but also overwhelming. Where do you fit in? As a dual-enrollment student, you already know what it means to push yourself. Balancing high school and college is no small feat. The good news? Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)…
By Anna Maria Dennis, International Vice President of Division IV Some students wait for perfection before they take action. Others only need a small spark, just enough light to help them see the path ahead. That is exactly what provisional membership in Phi Theta Kappa provides: a spark. Provisional membership allows students who don’t yet…
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society and the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation are pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Karpinski Gorman as its new Executive Director following a national search. A proud PTK alumna and former International President, Karpinski Gorman brings her deep connection to the organization and passion for empowering community college students…
The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Foundation announces the appointment of Kevin Byrne to its Board of Trustees. Byrne brings more than two decades of experience in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership to the board. Byrne currently serves as CEO of the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation and the Elisabeth C. DeLuca Foundation, where he leads strategic grantmaking…
The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Foundation announces the appointment of Dr. Monica Marlowe as Chair of its Board of Trustees. Dr. Marlowe brings nearly 30 years of experience in higher education, including more than a decade in advancement and fundraising. A proud alumna of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Dr. Marlowe holds a Ph.D. in…
By Elijah Bishop, International Vice President of Division I Starting college can feel like a full-time juggling act. Most of us spend hours keeping up with classes and studying. Some of us add a part-time job, a social life, and—if we’re lucky—a little sleep. That can get you to graduation, but if that’s all you…
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…
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 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 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…