Phi Theta Kappa at
Pearl River Community College
Iota Mu Chapter
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Welcome to the information page for the Iota Mu Chapter at Pearl River Community College, Poplarville Campus! We are thrilled to have you here and are excited to welcome you to our community of high achievers. Joining the Iota Mu Chapter means becoming a part of a powerful community of diverse college students dedicated to making their own futures through service and leadership. The Iota Mu Chapter, established in 1957, is home to over 6,357 members and alumni, all committed to making a lasting impact through leadership, service, and academic excellence.
The chapter leaders at the Iota Mu Chapter have been working on service and research projects both on campus and in the community. Here are a few of their recent projects:
- Job Readiness Workshops
- Combating Illteracy in Rural Mississippi
- From Doodles to Data – How Art Activities Affect Cognitive Development and Behavior in Children
Scholarships
Members of the Iota Mu Chapter who aspire to receive a bachelor's degree have access to millions of dollars in transfer scholarsips from PTK's four-year partners--these awards provide significant savings towards tuition at over 800 four-year colleges and universities. Also, $74,500 has been awarded in competitive scholarships from PTK's Foundation in recent years. These scholarships help ease the financial burden of college, enabling members to focus on their studies and future careers.Awards
The Iota Mu Chapter at Pearl River Community College has been recognized internationally as an award-winning chapter, receiving accolades such as:
- 2024 Distinguished Chapter Award
- 2024 Distinguished College Project Award
- 2024 Paragon Award for New Advisors
- 2023 Distinguished Chapter Award
- 2023 Distinguished College Project Award
- 2023 Distinguished Theme Award - Honors in Action
- 2023 Honors in Action Project Award
- 2023 Most Distinguished Chapter Winner/Finalists
- 2023 Paragon Award for New Advisors
PTK Contact
If you have any questions or need personalized assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. Whitney Young works directly with the Iota Mu Chapter and is here to provide you 1-on-1 support.
Chapter Advisors