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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
“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 Continue reading →
Sara Marcus. Harvard University Press, 2023. 256 pages. $39.95. Continue reading →
Caitlin Rivers. Viking, 2024. 304 pages. $17.96. Continue reading →
Charan Ranganath. Vintage, 2025. 304 pages. $16.51. Continue reading →
