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What’s New at PTK Catalyst Marketplace
Marketplace will be the hub of activity at PTK Catalyst 2019. It’s where everyone gathers, but it’s so much more than a meeting place. Here’s what you’ll find there. Career Pathways Booth For the first time ever, representatives from national organizations such as Walgreens, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Residence Inn Marriott, Urban Teachers, and GEICO will be…
PTK’s Scholarship App is Changing
Phi Theta Kappa’s scholarship application is now open — and it will stay open year-round. This is just one change we’re making to our application process that we hope will make it easier for you to apply for and receive scholarships. You’ll be able to work on the single application at your convenience throughout the…
4 Things I Learned From PTK’s Hidden Hallmark
Editor’s Note: This post was written and submitted by International Vice President for Division 3, Carol Comer. In September 2016, I thought I was merely being inducted into an everyday honor society and would get to wear cords for graduation. I didn’t know I would also be gaining a family and a wealth of information….
578 Phi Theta Kappa Chapters Recognized for Increasing Membership
Recruitment efforts by the chapters mean an increased number of students at their colleges are more likely to complete a degree or credential.
New Transfer Scholarship: Neumann University
Neumann University is a private, Catholic university that was founded in 1965. As a Franciscan institution, it emphasizes respect for individuals, concern for the environment, and social responsibility. Located in Aston, Pennsylvania, Neumann sits in the Delaware Valley about a half hour away from Philadelphia. It’s home to 24 NCAA sports teams, boasts a student-faculty…
Three Unforgettable Days
There are as many reasons to attend PTK Catalyst in Orlando as there are theme park attractions at Universal Studios and Disney combined. Not only is PTK Catalyst the biggest PTK Party of the Year, it is a time of celebration, learning, recognition, and fellowship—all rolled into three unforgettable days! Here are a few of…
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Phi Theta Kappa Recognizes 228 Colleges for Exemplary Transfer Pathways
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named 228 colleges and universities to its 2024 Transfer Honor Roll.
37 Students Published in National Literary Journal
Twenty-four Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) members will have their writing published in the 28th editition of PTK’s literary journal, Nota Bene. Six will receive scholarships for their exemplary entries.
Nota Bene showcases the outstanding writing of community college students. More than 800 entries were submitted to the 2022 competition.
Leticia Laranjeira Receives PTK’s 2024 Presidential Scholarship
Leticia Laranjeira, recent graduate of Dallas College-North Lake in Texas, has received the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) President’s Award for Leadership Excellence, a two-year transfer scholarship of up to $30,000 each academic year. She served as PTK’s 2023-2024 International Vice President of Division II, one of the highest leadership positions in the organization. “Leticia is…
Tam Ho Selected as Phi Theta Kappa’s 2024 Founders Medal Award Recipient
Tam Ho, a student at Tarrant County College in Texas, has been named the 2024 Phi Theta Kappa Founders Medal Award recipient. Ho received a $1,000 scholarship and the 2024 Founders Medal Medallion at an in-person ceremony on the Southest campus of TCC on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
J. Noah Brown Named PTK International Honorary Member
J. Noah Brown, Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Education and former President and CEO of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), has been named an International Honorary member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK).
Twenty-three Receive Distinguished College Administrator Awards
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) recognized 23 college administrators with Distinguished College Administrator Awards during PTK Catalyst 2024, the Society’s annual convention in Orlando, Florida, April 4-6, 2024. The award recognizes college administrators working directly with student leaders to solve problems on campus and in their communities. They have taken an active interest in…