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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) is recognizing 464 chapters for their efforts to bring life-changing benefits and opportunities of PTK membership to even more students on their campuses in 2021. The Iota Zeta Chapter at Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Booneville Campus in Mississippi saw the highest percentage of eligible students become Phi Theta Kappa…

Dr. Belle Wheelan, President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC), has been named an International Honorary member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK). This recognition is considered PTK’s highest honor for a non-member. The award is not given every year, but only when the Society identifies an individual…

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 13 college presidents with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2022, the Society’s annual convention in Denver, Colorado, April 7-9.  To be eligible for this award, college presidents and CEOs must have served in their role for at least five years. Recipients are…

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize eight retiring college presidents and chancellors with the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award during PTK Catalyst 2022, the Society’s annual convention in Denver, Colorado, April 7-9.  These awards are given to retiring college presidents and chancellors who have shown support of student success initiatives leading to stronger…

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 28 college administrators with Distinguished College Administrator Awards during PTK Catalyst 2022, the Society’s annual convention in Denver, Colorado, April 7-9.  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…

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 20 college presidents with the Paragon President Award during PTK Catalyst 2022, the Society’s annual convention in Denver, Colorado, April 7-9.  To be eligible for this award, college presidents and CEOs are new in their role having served less than 3 years. Recipients are nominated by students…

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is now accepting entries for the new Founders Medal Award. Sponsored by the Phi Theta Kappa Board of Directors, this annual award will recognize a graduating PTK member who has written the finest essay reflecting on the value of a community college education.  To be considered, PTK members must be enrolled…

Twenty-eight Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) members will have their writing published in the 2021 issue of PTK’s online literary journal, Nota Bene. Six will receive scholarships for their exemplary entries. Nota Bene showcases the outstanding writing of community college students. More than 440 entries were submitted to the 2021 competition, which is judged…

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has published Change Makers: Phi Theta Kappa Journal of Student Leadership, the first journal showcasing leadership among community college students. View the inaugural issue here. Change Makers features 15 projects that high-achieving students planned and implemented under the direction of their college administrators to improve the collegiate community and…

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has published academic research conducted by students at 18 colleges in Civic Scholar: Phi Theta Kappa Journal of Undergraduate Research. The full journal is available here and is made possible by support from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. Civic Scholar features 18 research projects by high-achieving community college students…

Tala Alahmar, a student at the University of Michigan, has been named Student Representative to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) Board of Directors. Alahmar graduated in spring 2021 with an associate degree from Oakland Community College (OCC) in Michigan. She is majoring in international studies and political science and working toward her goal…

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has received a $750,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to continue its support of undergraduate research opportunities for community college students through its custom honors program, Honors in Action™.

Burse served as PTK’s 2020-2021 International President, the highest position of student leadership available in the organization. In an extraordinary year, she fostered meaningful connections with her community college peers, both individually and through her participation in virtual chapter, regional, and international events. “In many ways, Lavada Burse represents the very best of Phi Theta…

Forty-eight college students have been named 2021 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholars and will each receive a $1,250 scholarship.

Ferdinando Castro Gonzalez, a student at Dallas College in Texas, has received the TEK Productions Scholarship of $500 from TEK Productions and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Two Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members have each received $2,500 scholarships from PTK and GEICO.

Two Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members have each received $1,500 scholarships from PTK and GEICO.

Fifteen Phi Theta Kappa members have been named 2021 Guistwhite Scholars and will each receive a $5,000 scholarship for baccalaureate studies.