Articles

A Must-Read for Aspiring Writers

Richard Maibaum (ΦBK, University of Iowa), best known for writing and co-writing 13 films in the James Bond franchise, shares his thoughts on writing and the writing process.

Mother and Daughter Duo Graduate from Ivy League

Arielle Pierson (ΦBK, University of Pennsylvania) and her mother, Stephanie Pierson, both celebrated their graduation on May 18.

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Style Expert Stacy London Brings Empathy to the Fashion Industry

Stacy London (ΦBK, Vassar College), host of What Not to Wear, advocates for body inclusivity, small business, and mental health.

2020 Jensen and Sibley Fellows

This year’s winners are Doyle Calhoun, a doctoral candidate in French at Yale University, and Madison Mainwaring, a doctoral candidate at Yale University.

ΦBK Takes Spring 2020 Inductions Online During Coronavirus Pandemic

ΦBK chapters quickly adapt to the new realities facing higher education and host virtual ΦBK induction ceremonies this commencement season.

ΦBK Secretary Fred Lawrence on Higher Education During the Global Pandemic

How will COVID-19 affect higher education in America? Secretary Lawrence offers his insights on funding, globalization, online learning, and more.

Congressman Elijah Cummings

The Honorable Elijah Cummings (ΦBK, Howard University) was a fervent civil rights advocate and American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives for Maryland’s 7th congressional district from 1996 until his death in 2019.

ΦBK Doctor and Medical Reporter Joins NYU Health

After working at WABC-TV’s Eyewitness News for 30 years, Jay Ben Adlersberg (ΦBK, University of Pittsburgh) recently joined NY Health to continue to serve the community.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Edward Larson

Edward Larson (ΦBK, Williams College) talks about his relationship with Phi Beta Kappa through the years and his most recent book, Franklin & Washington: The Founding Partnership.

Dr. C. Damon Moore on Mentorship, Education, and Service

A Virginia-based pediatrician and the first African American Rhodes Scholar from Mississippi, Moore will be inducted at UM as an alumni member this April.

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ΦBK Award Winners 2019

Read about ΦΒΚ winners and finalists for this year’s MacArthur Foundation Fellowships, Root 100, Carnegie Medals, Nobel and Pulitzer Prizes.

2020-2021 Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholars Announced

Since 1956, the Society’s Visiting Scholar Program has been offering undergraduates the opportunity to spend time with some of America’s most distinguished scholars.