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TransferNation: Episode 2
TransferNation is a podcast made by transfer students, for transfer students. In our second episode, Elda and Philippe interview Christin Grissom, Associate Vice President of Scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa. Learn about a wide range of transfer scholarship topics from an insider.
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).
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Brownlee Joins PTK Presidential Advisory Board
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, president of Community College of Aurora in Colorado, to its Presidential Advisory Board. He joins other college presidents from across the nation on the board as the Colorado representative. On the board, he will provide input into the organization’s strategic plan, priorities, and direction….
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.