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What Will You Discover with a Mosal or Marshall Award?
Dr. Kevin Windham has been poring over books and periodicals related to Alabama History in his pursuit to become a leader in the field, but his work has also led to two unexpected discoveries: one of his ancestors fought in the American Revolution, and another relative was a Japanese prisoner of war in World War…
18 College Presidents to Receive Shirley B. Gordon Award
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 18 community college presidents with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2019, the Society’s annual convention, April 4-6 in Orlando, Florida.
Swimming Upstream
Editor’s Note: This post was written and submitted by Won Joon Kang, International Vice President for Division 1. At Kenyon College in 2005, David Foster Wallace began his commencement speech by stating the following: There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who…
New Transfer Scholarship: King University
King University has joined more than 750 four-year colleges and universities in offering a transfer scholarship exclusively to Phi Theta Kappa members. King was founded in 1867 and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. It is located in Bristol, Tennessee, the twin city of Bristol, Virginia, and sits right on the Virginia-Tennessee state line in…
Williams to Lead Phi Theta Kappa STEM and Workforce Programs
Dr. Johannah B. Williams has been named Associate Vice President of STEM and Workforce Programs at Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK).
Phi Theta Kappa Receives $440,000 Grant from Woodward Hines Education Foundation
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has received a grant of more than $440,000 from the Woodward Hines Education Foundation (WHEF) to fund membership in PTK for more than 6,000 high-achieving students attending Mississippi’s two-year colleges and demonstrating financial need.
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Launches AI-Powered FAFSA Mentoring Tool to Assist Students
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) proudly announces the launch of a new AI-powered FAFSA Mentoring Tool, designed to support students in navigating the complexities of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. This innovative tool aims to empower high-achieving community college students by providing expert guidance and streamlining the financial aid application…
Tincher-Ladner to Co-chair the Commission on Student Success
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) President and CEO Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner has been selected as Co-Chair of the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) Commission on Student Success. Tincher-Ladner also serves as a member of AACC’s Board of Directors. The Commission on Student Success focuses on student access, success, and organizational transformation. The commission…
Smith to Serve on Phi Theta Kappa Board of Directors
Annalise Smith, a student at Clark State College in Ohio, has been named Student Representative to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) Board of Directors.
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.
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.
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…