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Kanter Named PTK International Honorary Member

Dr. Martha Kanter, executive director of the College Promise Campaign, has been named an International Honorary Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK).  

PTK International Officers

PTK Inclusion Day: Celebrating Our Diversity

Make inclusion part of your chapter’s mantra and join the 2019-2020 International Officer Team to celebrate PTK Inclusion Day, Thursday, January 30.

Painter-Erik-Wahl

Disciplined Creativity with Erik Wahl

So, you think creativity is not a skill you need for your chosen career field? Think again says graffiti artist, best-selling business author, and PTK Catalyst 2020 speaker Erik Wahl.

Woman interviewing for job

7 Tips for Building a Better Resume

A stand-out resume is essential to succeeding in your career search. Make sure your resume is standing out for all the right reasons with tips from Employment EDGE, part of the PTK EDGE™ curriculum.

Pleasant Joins Phi Theta Kappa as Advancement Services Specialist

Harmonese Pleasant has joined Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) as an advancement services specialist in the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation.

Phi Theta Kappa Names 2020 Faculty Scholars

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has selected 30 of its chapter advisors and alumni to serve as Faculty Scholars and lead discussion groups during the organization’s 2020 summer conference.

Neville-Scott

The Future is . . . Smart

Buckle up and enjoy the thought-provoking ride as Neville Scott, International Vice President, Division 2, takes a look at the Smart Revolution upon us.

Elizabethtown College

New Transfer Opps Await Members at Elizabethtown College

Phi Theta Kappans looking for a transfer institution dedicated to preparing students to lead rich lives of purpose and meaning have a new opportunity in Pennsylvania’s Elizabethtown College.

Adrian Balaj

Navigating the Curves of Life

International Officer Adrian Balaj found that the path to success isn’t always a straight line. Today Balaj is finding success at navigating the curves of life with PTK.

Hallmark Awards Winners at Catalyst

Our Best Hallmark Awards Tips

It’s that time of year again! Be ready for Hallmark Awards writing season with our top tips for surviving the season and creating stellar apps.

Mount St, Mary's College

Mount Saint Mary’s University Announces Scholarships

Learn more about the latest transfer scholarships offered exclusively to members by Mount Saint Mary’s University, the only women’s university in Los Angeles.

Gracie Bonds Staples

I AM PTK: Gracie Bonds Staples

Gracie Bonds Staples grew up in a small Mississippi town where she became the first African American to be inducted into her PTK chapter. Now a popular newspaper columnist in Atlanta, one of her guiding principles is to treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Tyler McKenzie article author

4 Tips for Applying to Medical School

With multiple relatives in the medical field, Division 3 International Vice President Tyler McKenzie has set his sights on medical school and has four tips for applying that he’s picked up from those in the know.

Rider University

Rider University Will Give Full Tuition to Two PTK Members

A university admissions rep gives her best advice for transfer students and shares details of a new scholarship exclusively for PTK members she helped establish: full tuition at Rider University.

College Fair

10 Ways to Impress a College Admissions Official

Transferring to a four-year college? Here are 10 tips for the application process to help you get in.

Academic Resources

How Project Management Can Make Hallmark Submissions Easier

Adopt a project management mind frame as you prepare for PTK’s upcoming Hallmark Awards submissions season. You’ll stay organized and on track, and you’ll learn valuable skills that will help when you enter the workforce.

Honors Case Study Challenge

Everything You Need to Know About the Honors Case Study Challenge

See how this unique research project can boost your soft skills and get you better prepared to transfer or enter the workforce. You could also win $500!

Nursing Students Hurst Scholarship

Nursing Students: Apply Now for Hurst Scholarship

Phi Theta Kappa’s Hurst Review NCLEX® Scholarship pays for your NCLEX® exam and gives you a free subscription to the premier Hurst NCLEX® Review, which boasts a 98.6 percent success rate.