Through the Love of Learning Professional Development Grants program, Phi Beta Kappa encourages members to continue their pursuit of knowledge long after graduation and provides resources for them to do so. Grants of up to $350 are available to help members cover costs such as exam fees, professional development, or continuing education.
Through national advocacy and the launch of “Higher Education’s Compact with America,” Phi Beta Kappa is advancing a renewed partnership between colleges and the public that positions education as a vital public trust central to democracy, security, and shared prosperity.
As Phi Beta Kappa enters its 250th year, the National Arts & Sciences Initiative looks ahead to our policy and advocacy work in 2026 with renewed purpose. This is a time of profound challenge but also possibility. As we strive to shape the future, Phi Beta Kappa invites members like you and our organizational partners to meet this moment.
Settle into your favorite armchair with a great book this winter! Phi Beta Kappa’s book awards recognize outstanding nonfiction works that illuminate ideas and scholarship in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics, reflecting the Society’s longstanding commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering meaningful public engagement.
“How incredible to be a Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar in the same year that the Society celebrates its 250th anniversary—and the same year that our country celebrates its 250th birthday. As someone who thinks about the arts in relation to public life, this couldn’t be a more propitious moment.” —Shannon Jackson
This fall, the Library of Congress appointed Arthur Sze (ΦBK, University of California, Berkeley) as the 25th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry of the United States
The latest edition of Understanding Immigration Law explores the historical, economic, and constitutional forces shaping U.S. immigration policy and analyzes recent legal changes affecting immigrants.
From a small Mississippi town shaped by segregation to books that resonate across generations, Clifton Taulbert (ΦBK, University of Tulsa) shows how storytelling connects people across time and space.
Explore big ideas and connect with curious minds at the Phi Beta Kappa Boston Association. From quantum cosmology to nondualism, every meet-up inspires learning—and a bit of fun!
After losing most of his vision at 20, Eitan Armon (ΦBK, Columbia University) set his sights higher than ever, embarking on a climb that became the heart of the documentary Looking Up.
Jason Liebowitz (ΦBK, Johns Hopkins University) offers stories from renowned physicians from around the world, each reflecting on essential aspects related to clinical excellence, providing a masterclass in the healing arts.
As higher education confronts profound and complex challenges, the beginning of the academic year brings a renewed sense of purpose.
