Articles

Beyond the White Coat: The Journey to Becoming a Skilled and Caring Physician

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.

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.

Recommended Reading

The Society is pleased to announce the finalists for its 2025 Book Awards! Winners will be announced in late October and will appear in the winter issue of The Key Reporter.

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.

Our Writers for Fall 2025

The Society’s Writing Internship Program serves new ΦBK members who are looking for an opportunity to gain professional experience and support ΦBK’s mission to advance excellence in the liberal arts and sciences in higher education.

Hitching to Bowie: Howard Kramer’s Journey Through Music, Memory, and the ‘70s

Author, retired securities attorney, and avid concert-goer, Howard Kramer (ΦBK, University of Michigan) draws on first-hand experience in his debut novel about the rock music scene.

Being That One Person: How Hope Inspires Joseph Kowalsky

From science clubs and Star Trek dreams to public service and medical innovation, Joseph Kowalsky (ΦBK, Wayne State University) has spent a lifetime proving that curiosity and perseverance can change the present.

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.

Columbia Student-Athlete Celebrates Induction into ΦBK

Balancing elite athletics and academic rigor, Winta Tewolde discovered that success is built not alone, but through community and commitment.

Phi Beta Kappa Writing Internships

Intern with a nationally recognized organization in Washington, D.C., while working remotely! The Phi Beta Kappa Society is seeking writing interns to help publicize the work of the Society and write stories about our alumni members. Applicants must be new members of Phi Beta Kappa within their first or second year to be considered for this position.

From The Secretary, Summer 2025

The United States higher education system, and liberal arts and sciences institutions in particular, are central to America’s creativity, productivity, and security. In short, a robust higher education sector is essential to the nation’s future and deserves our support more than ever.