Phi Beta Kappa's quarterly for members offers news about the Society's diverse programs, the importance of our mission today, our accomplished alumni, and noteworthy books to satisfy a variety of interests in the liberal arts and sciences. The Key Reporter and all of Phi Beta Kappa's programs and activities are made possible by our donors.
Current Issue
From the Secretary, Fall 2025
As higher education confronts profound and complex challenges, the beginning of the academic year brings a renewed sense of purpose.
Degrees of Influence: Arts, Sciences, and Capitol Hill
With generous support from the Gray Foundation, Phi Beta Kappa’s Call to Serve networking event held at the Library of Congress shared real-world tips for interns, recent graduates, and young professionals looking to jump into or advance in congressional work.
Read Like a Scholar: Book Recommendations from Key Conversations
The Key Conversations with Phi Beta Kappa podcast, hosted by Secretary Frederick Lawrence, welcomes leading thinkers, visionaries, and artists. What books do they recommend to our listeners? Find your next inspiring read here.
A Phi Beta Kappa Honor for a Life Spent Lifting Others
Just over 60 years ago, Verna Bailey became the first Black woman to attend the University of Mississippi. After a career dedicated to education and enriching the lives of students, it’s only fitting that she be inducted into the Beta of Mississippi chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
I give to Phi Beta Kappa because at this time of attacks on facts, rigorous analysis, and critical thinking, the Society’s advocacy of excellence in the liberal arts and sciences has never been more important.