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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…

Five PTK Members Elected as 2025-2026 International Officer Team

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) elected five new International Officers during PTK Catalyst 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. These students were chosen by their peers—more than 220,000 active members—to serve as the 2025–2026 International Officer Team, the highest student leadership position within the organization. More than honorary ambassadors, these…

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…

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 Publishes Third Student Leadership Journal

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has published Change Makers: Phi Theta Kappa Journal of Student Leadership, the first journal showcasing leadership among community college students. View the 2022 issue here.

Phi Theta Kappa Publishes Sixth Undergraduate Research Journal

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) has published academic research conducted at by students at 18 colleges in the sixth edition of Civic Scholar.

Jackie, with other PTK All-USA team members

My Mental Health Journey: Finding Purpose in PTK

By Guest Contributor Jacqueline Pecker Jackie is a graduate of Palm Beach State College with an Associate of Arts. She is a member of the the 2023 All-USA Academic Team, Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and TEK Productions Scholar. At PBSC, she received the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award in the student…

Post-Traditional Student Finds Her Place At Community College

After two decades in the workforce, Chanel Evans returns to community college as non-traditional, online student.

Get to Know the 2023-2024 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 connecting with members at local, regional, and international events. Individually, each officer benefits from personal and professional development opportunities to prepare them for success in their next steps…

Tips for First-Time PTK Catalyst Attendees

For first-time PTK Catalyst attendees can seem overwhelming without knowing what to expect and what to bring. With the international convention only weeks away, anxieties and questions are rising. Read these tips to show up to Catalyst prepped and ready.

Asking the Right Questions for Transfer Success

To ensure transfer success, it is imperative for students to know which type of questions to ask admission counselors.

Exploring Columbus

As you prepare to Make Your Mark at this year’s PTK Catalyst, get to know the home of Catalyst ’23, Columbus, Ohio!