Save on Tech This Summer

Need to upgrade your tech? Power up with the latest technology and access discounts up to 60% from the Society’s partners all summer long. Plus, when you shop with our partners, you support Phi Kappa Phi!

Technology Products and Accessories
Take advantage of exclusive discounts of up to 35% from Dell on computers, accessories, and more. To start shopping, visit the Phi Kappa Phi Member Purchase Store at www.Dell.com/PhiKappaPhi. Discounts are automatically calculated and will appear in red at checkout.

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Computer Backup
Is your computer packed with important files like term papers, business documents, photos, etc.? Carbonite can provide a backup plan to ensure your files are safe and secure. Members can save 10% on all business and personal plan subscriptions using promo code PKPOFFER10 and access additional discounts for multi-year purchases. Visit www.Carbonite.com to get started.

Wireless Phone Service
​Save 14% off your qualified AT&T monthly wireless phone service. The discount applies only to the monthly service charge of qualified wireless plans and does not apply to additional monthly device access charges. To apply the discount to your current plan, click here, then click the Enroll Here link in the blue bar at the top of the webpage. To set up a new account with AT&T and apply the discount, visit www.ATT.com/Wireless/PhiKappaPhi and click the Shop Now button.

Learn more about all the discounts available to active Phi Kappa Phi members at www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Discounts. Discounts are available to active members only, and your member login will be required to access many of the discounts listed. Not active? Click here to renew your membership today!

Announcing the Graduation Photo Contest Winners

Drumroll, please!

Phi Kappa Phi is excited to announce the winners of the Spring 2022 Graduation Photo Contest. The top 10 photos received close to 800 votes in total!

Congratulations to Sarah Edmonds, from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, who was selected as the first-place winner. As the first-place recipient, Edmonds received a Dell laptop. Josie DuPont, from Jacksonville University, was awarded second place and a $100 Amazon gift card. Third went to Elias Marquez-Aguirre, from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, who received a $50 Amazon gift card.

Watch for the winning entries, along with other submissions, to appear in various Phi Kappa Phi marketing and promotional materials. And stay tuned for details about the Fall Graduation Photo Contest, which will open in December.

To see all photos entered into the contest, visit our Flickr page.

ΦKΦ Member Spotlight

Yufei "David" Zhu's childhood took him across the world – from China to Canada and finally landing in the San Francisco Bay Area at age nine. He grew up in Fremont, California, before heading to Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where he earned a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering.

David is now continuing his studies as a full-time, second-year Ph.D. student at University of California Davis where he was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi. During his spare time, David volunteers at a local food bank and organizes groups of fellow graduate students with the Biomedical Engineering Student Association Health.

David considers himself a scholar-athlete having grown up playing competitive tennis and joining the varsity team at Washington University. He still coaches tennis on the weekends and has added running to the mix having completed two marathons in his early twenties.

Let's get to know David!

Why did you accept the invitation to join Phi Kappa Phi?
As an undergraduate student, I was just shy of the cutoff for joining a highly prestigious honor society like Phi Kappa Phi. To be invited as a graduate student makes me feel as though I have finally achieved what was once elusive.

Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
My close friends call me DZhu. Pronounced “dee-zoo”.

What are your hobbies?
I try my best to run regularly, play tennis, and draw. I plan to take a painting class at some point in graduate school and hope to become an architect aficionado when I’m old and wise.

If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
Man at Work

What have you learned from the biggest struggle in your life?
I learned that life can be unpredictable and so it’s important to keep an open mind, try to stay optimistic, and steadily push toward a better future.

What celebrity would you like to meet?
Venus Williams

Who was your favorite teacher in school, and why?
I came to the United States and started learning English in third grade. I remember that year I scored in the tenth to twentieth percentile on the reading comprehension sections of the annual standardized exam. Despite that, my teacher, Mrs. Wright, was very supportive and told me that I was going to be “great one day”. I never forgot that.

What song would you say best sums you up?
Gymnopédie No. 1 by Erik Satie

What motivates you to work hard?
Envisioning the ideal life that I want to live.

What is your favorite thing about your career?
The purpose of biomedical engineering is to promote human health through technology. I think that’s a pretty cool cause to dedicate one’s career to.

To learn more about David and connect, visit his profile within our online member community, here.

Is there someone you would like to see in the spotlight? Send your nomination to engagement@phikappaphi.org and be sure to include basic information for the nomination.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Awards 2022 Fellowships

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society—today announced the recipients of its 2022 Fellowships. The fellowships, totaling $649,000, were awarded to 62 of the nation’s top scholars at institutions with an active chapter of Phi Kappa Phi.

Established in 1932, the Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship has become the Society’s signature award, providing funding for the first year of graduate or professional study. This year’s program awarded two awards at $35,000 each, the 1897 Fellowship and the Sherrill Carlson Fellowship; six $20,000 Marcus L. Urann Fellowships, named for the Society’s founder; and 54 fellowships of $8,500 each.

We look forward to our fellowship program each year as it represents one of our signature efforts. Awards are what we do at Phi Kappa Phi. Our Fellows represent some of the most promising graduate students in the nation and we are pleased to recognize their academic excellence and proudly partner with our local chapters to support these emerging scholars as they continue their academic journeys,” said Society Executive Director and CEO, Dr. Bradley R. Newcomer.

The 2022 class of fellows represents students from more than 60 colleges and universities across the nation. The recipients—drawn from all academic disciplines—are pursuing post-baccalaureate programs of study ranging from science and engineering to arts and humanities.

The selection process for a fellowship is based on the applicant’s evidence of graduate potential, undergraduate academic achievement, service and leadership experience, letters of recommendation, personal statement of educational perspective and career goals, and acceptance in an approved graduate or professional program.

Phi Kappa Phi Fellowships are part of the Society’s robust portfolio of award and grant programs, which gives $1.3 million each year to outstanding members and students on chapter campuses through study abroad grants, graduate fellowships, funding for post-baccalaureate development, member and chapter awards, and grants for local, national and international literacy initiatives.

To see the complete list of 2022 Phi Kappa Phi Fellows, visit www.phikappaphi.org/2022Fellowships.

Member Mentions – July 2022

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi's international community is a unique blend of students, academicians, and corporate and civic leaders from all fields of endeavor. Membership in Phi Kappa Phi recognizes and rewards academic success. That recognition doesn’t end after initiation. From their time in school to their professional career, Society members’ hard work continues to pay off and be acknowledged.

Phi Kappa Phi would like to congratulate these members on their recent achievements:

Sergio Cristian Lozano (University of Kansas) was among 40 high-achieving pathologists, pathology residents, and medical laboratory professionals under age 40 who have been named to the prestigious 2022 ASCP 40 Under Forty list. ASCP shines a light on those who have made significant contributions to the profession and stand out as leaders who will help shape the future of pathology and laboratory medicine on behalf of patients.

Sean Miller and Max Phillips (Millikin University) were selected to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Dave Wrath Academic All-Conference team for Spring season of 2022. Each season the CCIW recognizes student-athletes who are enrolled as a full-time student, have participated on a team during 2022 Spring season, and have at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average to be on their Academic All-Conference Team.

Sophia Berg, Ryan Neitsch, Cameron Poole and Morgan Preston (Angelo State University) were among 170 Angelo State University student-athletes who were named to the Lone Star Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll for the 2022 spring semester in recognition of their hard work in the classroom. To be eligible, student-athletes must earn a minimum 3.30 GPA for the semester and be on an active roster

Do you have an accomplishment you’d like to share? Email your member news to news@phikappaphi.org to be considered for inclusion.

Free MCAT Practice Test

Are you preparing to take the MCAT? If so, you don’t want to miss this opportunity. The Society has teamed up with its partner, The Princeton Review, to offer a free MCAT practice test on Saturday, September 10, at 9 a.m. C.T. It will allow you to see how you would score on the MCAT and will help you discover your strengths and weaknesses.

Click here to register now. Keep in mind that the practice test mimics the actual MCAT and will last eight hours, so be sure to plan your day accordingly.

You may also want to check out the following resources available from The Princeton Review:

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If you are looking for more in-depth review courses, test prep materials, or tutoring for your grad school admissions exam, don’t forget that the Society is partnered with The Princeton Review to offer members savings of up to 15% off all classroom, online and self-paced test prep courses for the MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, and more. Plus, a wide range of free resources is available for all exams. Click here to access our exclusive promo codes and learn more.

Since 2005, our members have trusted The Princeton Review to help them prepare for test day and achieve their academic goals, and you can too!

Forum 15: The Art of Speech

With each edition of the Society's Forum magazine, "Forum 15" highlights elements of popular culture related to the theme. Our goal is to affirm that the ideas we discuss in Forum have a vivid presence in our daily lives – in the books we read, the shows we watch, the songs we sing, the movies we see, and the buildings we admire.

As we prepare for the winter edition focusing on the great art of speech, we'd love your suggestions for items to include in "Forum 15." Do you know of a great work of literature, art or other element of popular culture that celebrates the theme of great rhetoric? Share your ideas in our members-only online community. We'll include as many ideas as we can in the winter Forum.

The community is available to active members only, and you will be required to log in with your Phi Kappa Phi credentials. For login assistance, email webmaster@phikappaphi.org.

Not active? Click here to renew your membership and gain access to this exclusive benefit.

Big Move? Access Big Savings!

Are you moving on to your next big adventure? Let Phi Kappa Phi partner, Budget Truck, make your move a smooth ride with savings of 20%.

Budget Truck provides reliable, easy-to-drive trucks in a variety of sizes up to 26' and 24/7 roadside assistance at no additional cost. Plus, you support the Society each time you move with Budget Truck.

Make your reservation at www.BudgetTruck.com/PhiKappaPhi or call 800-566-8422 and mention Phi Kappa Phi account number 56000134543. The discount code will automatically apply.

Need help organizing your moving plan? Check out Budget’s Complete Moving Guide and take the stress of changing addresses. The start-to-finish guide includes a comprehensive list of outlines, guides, checklists, best practices, tips, and more.

Learn more about all the discounts available to active Phi Kappa Phi members at www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Discounts. Discounts are available to active members only, and your member login will be required to access many of the discounts listed. Not active? Click here to renew your membership today.

Webinar: Budgeting 201 with Citizens

Developing a smart money management plan is essential to reaching your goals. That’s why the Society has teamed up with its partner, Citizens, to host a Budgeting 201 webinar on Wednesday, July 20, at 7 p.m. CT. Members are invited to join Education Finance Account Executive Christina Rose for this free event as we explore spending and savings strategies that can lead you to financial peace of mind during life’s many chapters, such as graduating, purchasing a home, and planning a family.

Registration is free and required in advance, so click here to reserve your seat.

Don’t forget that Phi Kappa Phi is partnered with Citizens to assist members with managing their student loan debt. Members and their families could get a principal credit reduction up to $1,000 for an education refinance loan†, reduce their interest rate up to 0.50% with Loyalty† and Automatic Payment Discounts†, and save with no application, origination, disbursement, or prepayment fees. Click here to see your rate and potential savings in under two minutes, with no impact to your credit score†.

To find more money tips and tools, check out our Financial Literacy Resources today.

Support Phi Kappa Phi on Prime Day

Did you know that you can support Phi Kappa Phi each time you shop Amazon? That is right! AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way to support Phi Kappa Phi every time you shop.

When you set up AmazonSmile in your Amazon account, the AmazonSmile Foundation will automatically donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to the Society. It does not change the price you pay; it simply donates to us.

Tens of millions of products sold through Amazon are eligible for donations. When shopping Amazon, look for eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages.

Whether you prefer to shop on the Amazon mobile app or a desktop, Amazon makes it simple to support the Society each time you make a purchase.

Shop the Amazon Mobile App
Click here to select The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi as the charity you wish to support. Then follow the steps below to start supporting us on your mobile app:

1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device and log in.
2. Tap Settings in the main menu.
3. Tap AmazonSmile and follow the on-screen instructions to start giving each time you shop.

Shop Amazon on Your Desktop
Click here to log in to your Amazon account and start shopping. You will see Supporting: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi in the top left corner, and every eligible purchase will generate a donation.

The AmazonSmile Foundation has already donated $355 million to US charities, so what are you waiting for? Set up AmazonSmile on your desktop or mobile device and start donating today!

Learn more about how you can support Phi Kappa Phi at www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Giving.

Vote Now! Graduation Photo Contest

Thank you to all who submitted photos to the 2022 Spring Graduation Photo Contest! We received nearly 1,200 photo submissions of Phi Kappa Phi members proudly wearing Society recognition apparel on their big day. Decisions can be tough with so many awesome options, but after much deliberation the Phi Kappa Phi staff narrowed the field to 10 outstanding entries. Now we need your help to pick the winners!

Click here to vote now! (Please note the system limits entries to one vote per device/IP address. If you are on a shared network—such as a university or office—it is best to vote via a mobile device or tablet not connected to Wi-Fi.)

Voting closes Wednesday, July 20 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. The entry with the most votes will receive a Dell laptop, and second and third place will receive Amazon gift cards. All entrants have a chance to appear in various Society marketing and promotional materials. For the full list of contest rules, click here.

Up for Discussion: The Art of Speech

As we prepare the winter edition of the Phi Kappa Phi Forum, we're asking members to once again contribute their ideas to the theme. We enjoy reading your responses and choosing a sample to share in the print edition of the magazine.

For 2021, the first three editions of Forum centered on the themes of reading, writing and conversation. The winter edition will wrap up the series for the year with a focus on the great art of speech, and we welcome your feedback. Share your response to our question by replying to this discussion in our online member community Link.

What's the best speech you've ever heard, and why did it move you? Forum editor Danny Heitman says one of his favorites is a commencement address by then-First Lady Barbara Bush in which she urged graduates to live for something larger than themselves.

Responses of no more than three or four sentences are recommended, and we look forward to reading your contributions.

The community is available to active members only, and you will be required to log in with your Phi Kappa Phi credentials. For login assistance, email webmaster@phikappaphi.org.

Not active? Click here to renew your membership and gain access to this exclusive benefit.