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.
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.
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.
Balancing elite athletics and academic rigor, Winta Tewolde discovered that success is built not alone, but through community and commitment.
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.
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.
Sophia Millman of Princeton University received the 2025 Mary Isabel Sibley Fellowship. Lucy Whiteley of the University of Southern California won the 2025 Walter J. Jensen Fellowship. They are using their fellowships to support research for their doctoral dissertations.
As a leading national advocate for the value of an arts and sciences education, the Society proudly announces the 2025 Key into Public Service Scholars. Each student will receive a $5,000 academic scholarship and participate in an educational service conference in Washington, D.C.
In April, Amber Elaine Cox became Phi Beta Kappa’s new Associate Secretary and COO. Prior to joining our national office, Cox served for nine years as Executive Director of the Council of Colleges of Arts & Sciences (CCAS) and spent a decade as Associate Director of the Big Ten Academic Alliance. Shortly after her arrival, our staff interviewed Cox about her career, ΦBK’s mission, and her vision for the future.
Through resilience and purpose, Michelle Truong (ΦBK, University of California, Irvine) reminds readers that growth is not accidental—it is chosen.
At the age of 64, Diana Nyad completed her life’s goal of swimming from Cuba to Florida. This bio-pic from Netflix is based on her 2015 memoir, Find A Way, and stars Annette Bening and Jody Foster.
Inflammation is usually considered a byproduct of another medical ailment—a response to injury or illness. However, inflammation is becoming the ailment itself. Learn more about this groundbreaking book, shortlisted for a 2024 ΦBK Award in Science.
