Articles

Sudip Bose

Sudip Bose, Our New Editor at The American Scholar

In December 2022, Sudip Bose was named the new editor of The American Scholar, the quarterly magazine of public affairs, literature, the arts and sciences, and culture published by Phi Beta Kappa since 1932.

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Join Us for Key Connections This Fall

For the seventh consecutive year, Phi Beta Kappa is partnering with its network of local alumni associations to host Key Connections events in fall 2023.

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2023 Key into Public Service Scholars

Inspired by many Phi Beta Kappa members who have shaped the course of our nation through local, state, and federal service, the Society proudly announces the 20 recipients of the Key into Public Service scholarships.

Frederick M. Lawrence

From the Secretary: Advocate for the Liberal Arts and Sciences

This is the season when two core aspects of our Phi Beta Kappa mission converge: the recognition of academic excellence on our campuses and our advocacy for the liberal arts and sciences.

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Standing for Solutions: The Art of Numbers in Samiha Islam’s Activism

Recent Key into Public Service Scholar Samiha Islam from the University at Buffalo has also been named a Truman Scholar for her work in public service leadership.

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Gladys Heldman’s Legacy

Gladys Heldman (ΦBK, Stanford University) was the founder of the Virginia Slims Circuit, which in time became the Women’s Tennis Association Tour. The WTA is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

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Attorney Turned Poet Captures ΦBK’s Multi-Disciplinary Spirit

Jacqueline Sullivan (ΦBK, College of the Holy Cross) has found success in multiple areas of her career. A long-time trial attorney, she recently published her debut chapbook, The Early Days of This (Finishing Line Press 2022).

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Violist Amy Hess Responds to Pandemic by Creating a New Music Program

Amy Hess (ΦBK, Oberlin College) is the co-founder of the Fulton Music Society, a nonprofit organization that helps develop well-rounded musicians through a diverse, holistic curriculum.

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ΦBK Rhodes Scholar Values Lifelong Learning and Service to Others

Sophie Huttner (ΦBK, Yale College) is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in global affairs. For her continued studies at Oxford, she is interested in international relations and refugee and asylum policy.

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Meet Fulbright Scholar Tessa Reed

Tessa Reed (ΦΒΚ, University of Iowa) is currently working as an English teaching assistant in La Rioja, Spain.

Remembering Nile Kinnick

Nile Clarke Kinnick Jr. (1918-1943) is best known for his athletic legacy as the 1939 Heisman Trophy winner. Lesser known is Kinnick’s drive for excellence in academic pursuits that earned him Phi Beta Kappa status at the University Iowa.

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Exploring Genome Research with Adam Phillippy

Adam Phillippy (ΦBK, Loyola University Maryland) discusses the genesis of his career and his thoughts about the importance of Phi Beta Kappa.