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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…
Elmhurst University Offers Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship
Elmhurst University offers scholarship to Phi Theta Kappa members. Members of PTK are eligible to receive up to $24,000 per academic year in academic merit based scholarships. The scholarship amount are stackable with other scholarships offered at Elmhurst University. Learn more about this transfer option in the Q&A below. Tell us about your college’s new…
Yakima Valley to Global Diplomacy: David H. Shinn’s PTK Success Story
Reporting by Dustin Wunderlich, Yakima Valley College Ambassador David H. Shinn has traveled the world following assignments in Lebanon, Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritania, Cameroon, Sudan, Burkina Faso, and Ethiopia. Shinn received three State Department Superior Honor awards for his work, which included responding to famines, enhancing food security, peacekeeping efforts and initiating a public campaign against…
Annalise Smith Receives PTK’s 2025 Presidential Scholarship
Annalise Smith, graduate of Clark State College in Ohio, has been awarded the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) President’s Award for Leadership Excellence, a two-year transfer scholarship of up to $30,000 each academic year. Annalise recently completed her term as PTK’s 2024-2025 International President and served on the Board of Directors as the Student Representative, PTK’s…
From Community College to Capitol Hill: PTK Alum Featured on Roadtrip Nation
Before Nick Moore made it to Capitol Hill and the Alabama Governor’s Office, he was a Phi Theta Kappa member. Nick began his higher education journey at Enterprise State Community College in Alabama, according to his Roadtrip Nation profile. At Enterprise State, he joined the Tau Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and later served…
“You’re In.” Phi Theta Kappa Leads National Efforts to Direct Admissions for Transfer Students
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for community college students, has launched the first-ever direct admissions experience for transfer students through its PTK Connect platform. Developed in partnership with Nazareth University, this transformative new feature offers community college students a streamlined path to a four-year degree—removing unnecessary barriers and opening doors to greater…
Students Taking the Lead on Pell Grant Advocacy
By Phi Theta Kappa President and CEO Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner At Phi Theta Kappa, our mission is to recognize academic excellence and provide students with opportunities to grow—and to lead. And when it comes to leadership, advocacy is where we believe it must begin. We know our members care deeply about the issues that shape…
Northern Arizona University Makes PTK Transfer Scholarship More Accessible
Northern Arizona University (NAU) has updated the eligibility criteria for their Phi Theta Kappa transfer scholarship, making it more accessible for PTK members. Previously, members were not eligible for the scholarship if they took a break between attending community college and transfer to NAU, but NAU has removed that stipulation from the eligibility criteria, which…
Meet the 2025-2026 International Officer Team
Serving as a Phi Theta Kappa International Officer is an experience like no other. Throughout the year, the team will serve as ambassadors for the organization while engaging with members on the local, regional, and international level. Each officer also gains valuable personal and professional development to help prepare them for their next chapter—whether that’s transferring to…
SUNY Niagara President Dr. Lloyd Holmes Reflects on His Phi Theta Kappa Journey
Dr. Lloyd Holmes, the newly appointed President of SUNY Niagara, recently shared his personal experience as a member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for two-year colleges. His journey with PTK began in 1989 during his sophomore year at Itawamba Community College in Fulton, Mississippi, where he majored in accounting. Reflecting on…
Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Appoints Dr. Monica Marlowe to Board of Trustees
The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Foundation proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Monica Marlowe to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Marlowe brings 27 years of experience in higher education, including more than a decade in advancement and fundraising. A proud community college alumna, Dr. Marlowe holds a Ph.D. in Community College Leadership, a master’s degree…
Phi Theta Kappa to Launch Caring Corner at Catalyst 2025
PTK Catalyst is celebrating service with the launch of the Caring Corner at this year’s convention. Service is one of the four Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa, so Catalyst attendees will have the opportunity to give back to the community in the Opportunity Expo. As part of the Caring Corner, Catalyst attendees will have the…
Maximize Your Success at the Nation’s Largest Transfer Fair at 2025 PTK Catalyst
Attending PTK Catalyst in Kansas City next month? The PTK Catalyst Transfer Fair in Kansas City, MO, is your golden ticket to connecting with top four-year colleges and universities. With two full days, the Catalyst Transfer Fair—sponsored by Common App—is the largest of its kind. To make the most of it, preparation is key! 1….
Your Guide to Attending PTK Catalyst 2025
By Annalise Smith, International President of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society PTK Catalyst is Phi Theta Kappa’s annual convention. Catalyst features guest speakers, the Hallmark Awards, educational forums, college fairs, and more. Catalyst is an eye-opening experience. Per its name, it is intended to be a catalyst for PTK members, inspiring them to innovate, discover…
Launching Student Entrepreneurs – The Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) – Perimeter College Team Files Patent for CCIC Winning Idea
Members of the Perimeter College at Georgia State University team that won the 2024 Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) say the academic competition transformed them into entrepreneurs. More than the top prize, they say that the praise they received during CCIC’s Innovation Boot Camp for their concept of a self-administered cervical cancer test, the encouragement…
Original Blue’s Clues Host to Speak at PTK Catalyst 2025
Actor and television host Steve Burns is taking the stage at PTK Catalyst 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. Steve is the original host for the long-running children’s preschool television program Blue’s Clues, which aired from 1996 until 2002. On the show, Steve, equipped with his handy dandy notebook and thinking chair, worked with his puppy…