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Jazmin Garcia, a student at Northeast Texas Community College in Texas, has been named the 2018 Dr. Mary Hood Texas Region Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship.

Two Phi Theta Kappa members have each received $1,000 scholarships from Phi Theta Kappa and GEICO.

The landscape of higher education can be difficult to navigate, especially for first-generation and non-traditional college students. When it comes to transferring to a four-year college, the waters become even more muddied. PTK recognized this and responded with Transfer Edge, a free online course designed to prepare students of all backgrounds to successfully transfer. More…

Editor’s Note: This post was written and submitted by Jessica Supinski, advisor of the Beta Phi Delta Chapter at Renton Technical College in Washington. In October, I attended the chapter chartering and new member induction ceremony of the Beta Chi Xi Chapter in Walla Walla, Washington. As a member and active alumna of Phi Theta…

Editor’s Note: This post was written and submitted by Nancy Lee Sánchez, executive director of Kaplan Educational Foundation. When some people hear the words “online school,” they get a bit worried, but let’s face it: you can do anything online these days, including getting a top-notch bachelor’s degree. Nowadays, the real question for anyone considering…

Mahlon J. Randolph was 19 and in his sophomore year at Albany State University-West Campus (then Darton State College) in Georgia when he decided to routinely get tested for HIV after learning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic impacting the state. He realized that it was his responsibility to ensure his health, so he decided to visit…

Happy Hallmark Awards Writing Season! You’ve explored the Honors Study Topic, conducted extensive research, planned and implemented Honors in Action and College Projects. This is the final step: preparing your submission entry. The Hallmark Award application alone will determine which chapters, members, advisors, and administrators will be recognized and rewarded on stage during PTK Catalyst…

Editor’s Note: This post was written by Mel Robbins and originally appeared on her blog on April 30, 2018. It is reprinted here with her permission. Mel will speak during PTK Catalyst 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about her. In my speeches, I teach people about a tool that has changed my life. I…

Phi Theta Kappa recently chartered its first chapter at an Early College high school, bringing opportunities to an underserved population and changing the landscape of what the community previously thought was possible.

Few things are better than giving — giving gifts to those you love, giving thanks for what you have, and giving back to the world around you. Why give? Let’s ask donors who contribute to the PTK Foundation. Michelle Gietl wears many hats — chapter advisor, Rocky Mountain-Cascade Regional Coordinator, and Vice Chair of the…

Editor’s Note: This post was written and submitted by Carol Comer, International Vice President for Division 3. As you are all aware, it’s that time again: The application for International Office is now open, and we the DiversiFive 2.0 are looking for successors. Here are seven tips to help you through the process: 1. First…

Editor’s Note: This post was written and submitted by Christopher Hunt, 2018 International Officer candidate and 2018-19 president of the Omicron Beta Chapter at Mesa Community College in Arizona. If you’ve ever been to a Chinese restaurant in America, you know what comes at the end — the Fortune Cookie. We often make fun of…