Peggy Hicks, Anthony Bernal, and Alicia Diggs have something in common. They were all bright students struggling to stay in college until Phi Theta Kappa’s Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship cleared the obstacles in their path to completion. Of the $90 million in scholarships available to PTK members, the Oberndorf Scholarship is the only one…
More than 123,000 students became Phi Theta Kappa members in 2017. By doing so, they’ve increased their chances for completing a college credential, earning a scholarship, gaining valuable leadership experience, and entering the workforce a step ahead of the rest. For many students, Phi Theta Kappa membership is the first affirmation of what they can…
Editor’s Note: This post was written and submitted by Kristi Peters, advisor to the Tau Mu Chapter at Enterprise State Community College in Alabama. Phi Theta Kappa is based on four hallmarks: leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and service. We have added our Honors in Action (HIA) Projects to enhance the scholarship aspect of our organization. This…
Are you on the fence about whether to attend PTK Catalyst 2018? For Dr. Glenda Colagross, Interim President of Northwest-Shoals Community College in Alabama, it’s a no-brainer. “The first time I attended a Phi Theta Kappa convention, I remember thinking, ‘Wow! This is the like the Academy Awards for smart students!’” she said. “It is…
Noah Miller began his college career in 2013 as a dually enrolled student making second-rate grades. But, he got another chance in 2015, when he enrolled in Lone Star College-CyFair Campus in Texas and began to excel academically. “I had a pretty rough experience at an out-of-state university, but LSC-CyFair really turned things around for…
Editor’s Note: This post was written and submitted by the Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success. Did you know you that veterans and those currently serving in the United States military can apply to many of our country’s leading colleges and universities for free? That’s right! If you’re a current service member or veteran of…
Editor’s Note: This post was written and submitted by Obinna Muoh, International Vice President for Division 3. Phi Theta Kappa’s President and CEO Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner often says, “Our mission begins at recognition; but unlike other honor societies, it does not end there.” Phi Theta Kappa sees the value in recognition because when a person…
Editor’s note: This post was written and submitted by Oklahoma alumna Liz Tabak. Congratulations, you’ve had a dynamic PTK Awareness Week and have exceeded your REACH Rewards goals! So, how do you encourage your new recruits to become active and involved members? A great deal of your success in making sure those new members become…
Are you PTK Catalyst bound? If so, you probably have questions, and we have the answers. Because PTK Catalyst will be a first-time experience for many of you, we’ve put together a guide for what to expect. Convention veterans, please share this guide on social media, add your insights, and assist those who may look…
Editor’s Note: This piece was written by Felicia Molzon, a student at Suffolk County Community College in New York and a recipient of the 2017 Pearson Scholarship for Higher Education. It originally appeared on the Pearson Students blog and is reprinted here with their permission. “Who are you meant to be?” This question riddled my…