Join the Conversation in Link

Connect with your Phi Kappa Phi peers via Link, the Society’s exclusive members-only online community. Link is a private and secure community forum where active members can participate in focused discussions, access useful resources, network via the member directory and much more—all in real time!

Follow these four simple steps to get started today:

1. Sign in with the same username and password you use to access your Phi Kappa Phi member account. 
2. Update your profile by editing your bio, education, job history and more. 
3. Search for and connect with fellow members to begin networking. 
4. Share why you joined Phi Kappa Phi. 

There are several communities available for you to join including The Quad, Career Corner, Study Group, STEM Lab and Writer’s Block. Visit Link.PhiKappaPhi.org/AllCommunities to join the communities that interest you and start browsing today!

Members can also access Link anytime and anywhere with the Link mobile app. Click here to download the app for free today!

For additional information including frequently asked questions and step-by-step user guides, visit Link.PhiKappaPhi.org/Help.

Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217.

Highlight Your Phi Kappa Phi Membership

When it's time to apply for a job, scholarship or graduate program, let Phi Kappa Phi help highlight your membership in the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. Phi Kappa Phi supplies members with Society logo graphics, membership verification letters and personalized press releases.

The Society sends press releases on behalf of each new initiate announcing their membership in the Society using a platform called Merit. These press releases are submitted electronically to new initiates’ hometown newspapers following the member’s induction ceremony.

In addition, a personalized story is prepared for each new member and a customizable online profile is created for the member to easily share his or her achievement with family and friends on social media. Visit PhiKappaPhi.org/Merit to learn more.

Proudly display your membership on your resume by including an official Phi Kappa Phi logo.

Verify your membership in the Society with a letter from Dr. Mary Todd, Society Executive Director. Email Deanna Landry at dlandry@phikappaphi.org to request your personalized membership verification letter.

Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217.

Featured Fellow: Ivón Padilla-Rodríguez

Phi Kappa Phi’s Featured Fellow for February is Ivón Padilla-Rodríguez, a 2015 Marcus L. Urann Fellow. Ivón was awarded the Urann Fellowship as an undergraduate at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is currently pursuing a joint J.D. and Ph.D. in history at Columbia University.

Watch below to learn more about Ivón and hear how the award has made an impact on her academic career.

Phi Kappa Phi Installs Chapter 342 at Methodist University

Phi Kappa Phi will install its 342nd chapter at Methodist University today, February 16. Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Methodist University, founded in 1956, is located in Fayetteville, N.C.

The installation of the Methodist University chapter comes after a thorough chartering process and approval from the Society’s board of directors. To be eligible, an institution must be a regionally accredited four-year college or university with an established reputation of excellence and an expressed commitment to upholding the values of the Society.

“The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to welcome Methodist University to its community of scholars,” said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. “The university’s motto—Engage. Enrich. Empower.—reflects Methodist’s desire to offer its students a culture of excellence, community engagement and lifelong learning.”

Officers elected by the chartering group to serve the newly installed chapter include President George Hendricks, President-Elect Stacia Britton, Secretary Jasmin Brown, Treasurer Robert H. Jenkins, Public Relations Officers Kerry S. Jenkins and Brenda Jernigan, Awards & Grants Coordinator Tat Chan, and Administrative Assistant Charlene Covington.

Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society—one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States and the Philippines and inducts approximately 30,000 new members each year. Membership is by invitation only to the top 7.5 percent of juniors and the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students, along with faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Vote Now! Fall 2016 Graduation Photo Contest

Thanks to all who submitted photos to the Fall 2016 Graduation Photo Contest! We received more than 125 submissions of Phi Kappa Phi members proudly wearing Society recognition apparel on their big day.

After much deliberation, Phi Kappa Phi staff members narrowed the field to 10 outstanding entries. Now we need your help to pick the winners! Voting closes Sunday, February 26, at 11:59 p.m. Central time. The winning entries will receive an Amazon gift card and appear in various Society marketing and promotional materials.

Click here to vote now! (Please note that the system limits entries to one vote per computer/IP address.)

Free GRE Strategy Webinar

The Princeton Review has teamed up with the Widener University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi to help students prepare for the GRE exam.

If you’re gearing up to take the GRE and want to find out how to maximize your score, join online (open to all Phi Kappa Phi members) or on the Widener campus on Wednesday, February 22, from 3–4 p.m. Central time.

Topics will include:

• GRE misconceptions and truths
• Exclusive Princeton Review test-taking strategies to help you score higher
• Question types, scoring and structure
• Ways to dodge "traps"
• Question and answer session
• …and a special offer from The Princeton Review

Students on the Widener campus can attend in person in Kapelski Hall, Room 236A.

Can't attend the webinar? Sign up to receive a free recording! 

Phi Kappa Phi Installs Chapter 341 at Southern Virginia University

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi will install its 341st chapter at Southern Virginia University today, February 7. Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Southern Virginia University, founded in 1867, is located in Buena Vista, Virginia.

The installation of the Southern Virginia chapter comes after a thorough chartering process and approval from the Society’s board of directors. To be eligible, an institution must be a regionally accredited four-year college or university with an established reputation of excellence and an expressed commitment to upholding the values of the Society.

“Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to welcome Southern Virginia University to its growing community of scholars,” said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. “Strong student engagement, quality academic programs, and deep commitment to leadership and service reflect Southern Virginia’s embrace of excellence as a guiding principle.”

Officers elected by the chartering group to serve the newly installed chapter include President Debra H. Sowell, President-Elect John M. Armstrong, Secretary Karen Walker and Treasurer Jon Wallin.

Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society—one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States and the Philippines and inducts approximately 30,000 new members each year. Membership is by invitation only to the top 7.5 percent of juniors and the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students, along with faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Member Benefits Highlights – February 2017

Phi Kappa Phi members are sure to ‘fall in love’ with these exclusive benefits and discounts available throughout February.

AT&TGet up to $650 in credits per line when you trade-in your current smartphones and buy new ones on AT&T Next®. Click here to learn how. Phi Kappa Phi members are also eligible to receive a 15% discount on their monthly wireless phone service from AT&T. The discount is available on qualifying voice and data plans. Please allow up to two billing cycles for the discount to take effect. Note, most retail stores may not honor the discount. It is recommended that you apply the discount to your AT&T account online. Visit PhiKappaPhi.org/ATT to get started.

Dell
Take advantage of exclusive discounts from Dell throughout February! Click here to learn how you can get an LG 60” 4K Smart HDTV for $899.99 with a $300 Dell Promo eGift Card included from February 1-16. And don’t miss out on the 12 Days of Deals for Presidents’ Day February 9-22. Phi Kappa Phi members will have early access to Presidents’ Day Doorbusters starting daily at 11 a.m. EST. Doorbusters are first come, first serve and limited quantity. To start shopping, visit Dell.com/PhiKappaPhi. Please note your discount is automatically calculated and will appear in red at checkout.

GEICO
Access a special discount of up to 8% on auto insurance from GEICO and support Phi Kappa Phi Awards at the same time! GEICO makes a contribution to the Society’s awards programs each time you request a quote. To get started, visit GEICO.com/PhiKappaPhi or call 1.800.368.2734 and reference The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Existing GEICO customers may also be eligible for the discount. Note, the discount is not available in Michigan, Mississippi and Tennessee.

Lumosity
Save 25% on individual yearly and lifetime Lumosity subscriptions! Lumosity, a leading brain training company, is available on iPad, iPhone and Android, and in several languages on the web including French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. To take advantage of the exclusive 25% discount, visit Lumosity.com to set up your free account. Once you’ve created your account, click here to activate the 25% discount.

Phi Kappa Phi Gear and Regalia
Show your Phi Kappa Phi pride with Society-branded gear, graduation regalia and more! Shop our online store at PhiKappaPhiStore.org to see all of the items currently available. You’ll find Society-branded items like honor stoles, t-shirts, backpacks, license plate frames, mugs and more. You can also access the online store by visiting www.PhiKappaPhi.org and clicking the Online Store link at the top right. Free ground shipping is available for orders totaling $50 or more.

Road Scholar
As a Phi Kappa Phi member, you can save $100 on any one learning adventure with Road Scholar. Road Scholar offers an unmatched selection of unique and varied learning adventures at a remarkable value to older adults in 150 countries and 50 states. All of their 5,500 programs provide exceptional educational opportunities led by instructors who are experts in their fields. Click here to sign up for a Road Scholar catalog and you’ll receive $100 off your first Road Scholar adventure.

Seeking Success
Save $75 on any resume and LinkedIn profile writing package and let Seeking Success help you rise above the competition! When you purchase a resume writing package, you will also receive a free pocket book titled Interview with Purpose as a bonus. To view and purchase packages, visit SeekingSuccess.com/PKP and enter page code PKP2015 to access the exclusive Phi Kappa Phi member page. Enter the same code (PKP2015) when checking out to apply the $75 discount.

Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217.