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As International President James Elliott attended a recent induction and graduation ceremony at Eastern Correctional Institution in Maryland, he was reminded yet again that he is not alone — that both an education and PTK membership can have a profound impact on an inmate’s life.

PTK isn’t just for transfer students! As you recruit new members this fall, make sure you understand how to target career and technical education students in your outreach — and why you should.

Don’t let anything stand between you and your scholarship. Read on for our best advice for overcoming obstacles in each step of the scholarship process.

Florida member Shawn Zamani knew very little English when he moved to the United States in 2012, but that never slowed him down. This fall, he’s heading to England as a 2019 Gates Cambridge Scholar.

Don’t make your meeting an event to dread. Use these five tips to plan and conduct an effective meeting that respects your audience’s time and takes care of business.

Ragan Brackin Chastain has joined Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) as a curriculum designer in the organization’s student engagement division.

The University of Alabama is the latest four-year college to offer a transfer scholarship exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa members — and this one is especially for out-of-state students: $6,000 a year for two years.

You’ll likely be asked to write and give at least one speech in the year ahead. This piece from our Competitive Edge curriculum breaks down the key elements a good speech should contain so you can prepare with confidence.

Tennessee member Jazzmin Mitchell is heading to Lipscomb University this fall with a full ride — and it wouldn’t have happened without the Golden Opportunity Scholarship.

PTK’s new Employment Edge curriculum is here to help you chart your career path, nail the interview, and get the job of your dreams.

As you recruit new PTK members this fall, make sure you’re emphasizing diversity and creating an inclusive environment.

After graduating in 2018, California member Taylor Kim needed a gap year to figure out her next move. An internship with Snapchat and an apprenticeship with Nike helped her focus — and made her fearless.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has received a $350,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support undergraduate research opportunities for community college students through its custom honors program.

Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner shares how programs like Phi Theta Kappa’s undergraduate research program, Honors in Action (HiA), move students past the transactional business of being a college student and immerse them in transformational experiences beyond the classroom increasing their likelihood of college completion.

Learn more about the newest transfer scholarship exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa members: $1,000 to Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, Oregon.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Dr. Dianna G. Phillips, president of Harford Community College in Bel Air, Maryland, to its Presidential Advisory Board.

A key part of promoting your chapter is getting some publicity for your events and activities. Make this easier by building a good relationship with your college’s public relations department.

Colorado member Mariah Mayhugh blogs about her first Honors Institute, sharing some of her favorite experiences and the three things that surprised her most about the event.