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Editor’s Note: This post was written and submitted by Heather Yush, Phi Theta Kappa’s Associate Director of College and Transfer Relations. As Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters staff, we often hear from members, advisors, alumni, and supporters who ask, “What more can I do for this organization?” A unified, consistent response to this common question will…

As a child, Michael Aguilar’s father frequently took him and his siblings to the library at Lone Star College-CyFair in Texas. Despite dropping out of high school and becoming a parent as a teenager, Michael’s father understood the impact reading can have on children. In May, Michael will come full circle, graduating from LSC-CyFair as…

Making your summer plans? Be sure to include Phi Theta Kappa’s 2018 Honors Institute, June 18-23 at Villanova University in Pennsylvania. Honors Institute is built around PTK’s Honors in Action Program, the 2018/2019 Honors Study Topic, Transformations: Acknowledging, Assessing, and Achieving Change, and — new this year — the Leadership Development Program. It’s four days…

We are now accepting applications for the 2018-2022 Honors Program Council. This is a significant leadership opportunity for advisors, as this council develops the Honors Study Topic and assists in creating the Honors Program Guide. Council members also serve on the editorial board for Civic Scholar: The Phi Theta Kappa Journal of Undergraduate Research, a…

The University of New Orleans (UNO) is now offering a new scholarship specifically for Phi Theta Kappa members: $1,000 per semester. UNO’s main campus is located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, just minutes away from the world-class food, historic charm, and exciting nightlife of the French Quarter. UNO invites members to visit and…

Here’s the big news from the Hallmark Awards Gala at PTK Catalyst 2018, sponsored by Mississippi College! 2018-2019 International Officers These students will serve in the highest leadership positions available to Phi Theta Kappa members. They are: International President Elda Pere Alpha Epsilon Phi Chapter Bergen Community College New Jersey Vice President, Division 1 Won…

PTK Catalyst 2018 has been full of big moments and even bigger announcements. Here’s a quick look at some of the best news to come out of the event so far. Cengage Scholarship Program In the second general session on Friday morning, Cengage CEO Michael Hansen announced that the organization will be launching a scholarship…

PTK Catalyst attendees will decide elections in key leadership positions for the coming year: 2018-2019 International Officers and the Association of Chapter Advisors Secretary for Division 1. In addition, proposed revisions to the PTK Constitution will be up for a vote and advisors will choose a representative to the Board of Directors. Get to know…

Hosted by Anne McLeod Panelists: Paige Still, Enaam Al-Quader

Piedmont College was founded in 1897 and has campuses in both Demorest and Athens, Georgia. The college is small, with an enrollment of just over 2,300 and an average class size of 12. Piedmont College’s two campuses offer something for everyone: The Demorest campus is near state parks, lakes, waterfalls, and other natural adventures, and…

At PTK Catalyst 2018, you’ll be able to feast on both lunch and college information during the Catalyst Luncheons and Senior College Transfer Fairs on Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21. The transfer fairs provide a unique opportunity for you to visit with admission representatives from colleges and universities across the country all in…

Although they’re nearly 500 miles apart, two years ago the Alpha Omicron Nu Chapter at Eastern Gateway Community College in Ohio and the Alpha Eta Psi Chapter at Suffolk County Community College in New York found themselves in similar positions: each chapter had a total of three members and no activities to speak of. But…

You may not know Jimmie Stafford’s face, but he hopes that one day soon you’ll know his voice. Jimmie is a voiceover actor and Phi Theta Kappa alumnus who was recently tapped to voice a series of history videos that will debut during PTK Catalyst 2018. Known professionally as JW Stafford, he joined PTK in…

Hammond Presidential Advisory Board Appointment

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…