Phi Beta Kappa

America's most prestigious honor society since 1776, celebrating excellence in the liberal arts & sciences and championing free thought #PBKSelfKey | @TheAmScho

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No one defends academic freedom alone. In his new column, @PhiBetaKappa Secretary & CEO Frederick M. Lawrence on why trusted partnerships are essential strategy for our times. https://t.co/RPqdTjOxRD

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Phi Beta Kappa welcomes the federal court ruling blocking the cancellation of NEH grants. We supported the lawsuit filed by ACLS, AHA, and MLA, and continue to call for the full restoration of NEH's staff, programs, and capacity. https://t.co/7VDLu12lg6

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Phi Beta Kappa is proud to announce the 2026 Key into Public Service Scholars. Selected from nearly 800 applicants nationwide, these 20 undergraduates represent the power of arts and sciences education to inspire public service. #PBKPublicService https://t.co/jTqEXwgtiU

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Higher education depends on freedom of thought, expression, and inquiry. @PhiBetaKappa Secretary Frederick Lawrence and @SkidmoreCollege's Marc C. Conner warn that when these freedoms are threatened, the mission of our colleges and universities is at risk. https://t.co/HZmES6uQCx

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The Phi Beta Kappa Society’s Visiting Scholar Program offers undergraduates the opportunity to spend time with some of America’s most distinguished scholars. Learn more about the 2026-2027 Visiting Scholars at https://t.co/qoJVZccOJl

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Announcing the winners of @PhiBetaKappa's 2025 Book Awards, recognizing outstanding scholarly works published in the United States. Winners will be honored at our annual Book Awards Dinner, where they will each receive a $10,000 prize. Learn more at: https://t.co/BpZh63lFSo

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In renewing our call for constructive engagement with government, @phibetakappa and @aacu recently issued a framework for higher education advancing trust, transparency, and impact in ways that serve students, communities, and the nation. Read more: https://t.co/gfev4sVhVU

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“Let’s get back into the moving-the-needle business. It’s never been so important to stay on mission.” - Frederick Lawrence, CEO and secretary of @PhiBetaKappa. #AACU2025

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Today, we honor the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter (ΦΒΚ, Kansas State University), whose commitment to peace, human rights, and public service embodied the highest ideals of Phi Beta Kappa. Our thoughts are with his family and all who mourn his passing.

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Happy Holidays from Phi Beta Kappa! Our National Office team is taking this time to spend with their families and will return on January 2. Thank you for making 2024 such a meaningful year, and we’re excited for all that 2025 has to offer!

[Barry Burden @bcburden]

Abe stands guard outside Bascom Hall where a plaque was unveiled today marking 125 years of @PhiBetaKappa at @UWMadison

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Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Phi Beta Kappa! We are thankful for our members, volunteers, chapters, associations, and supporters who help us to champion the arts and sciences. Now, who’s hungry for some "Pie" Beta Kappa?

[Kelly Lambert @KellyLambertUR]

I had a great @PhiBetaKappa visit at @IndianaUniv this week sharing our "wild brain" and neuroplasticity research. Highlights included the country's largest anatomically correct(ish) human brain, the beautiful woodland campus, and meeting IU's wonderful faculty and students.

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We wish to congratulate the 30 new Phi Beta Kappa members recently inducted at the Alpha of New Hampshire chapter at @Dartmouth. Welcome to the Society!

[Kelly Lambert @KellyLambertUR]

My first campus visit as a @PhiBetaKappa Visiting Scholar last week was @LSU. So impressed with the dedicated faculty, curious students, and beautiful campus. I even got to visit Mike the Tiger...Geaux Tigers!

[The American Scholar @TheAmScho]

In her new dual biography of Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm—the first in half a century—Ann Schmiesing points out that we continue to discover parallels between the brothers’ eerie tales and the tumult of our own times.

https://t.co/LCIlRdgvC2

[The Wolfe Institute for the Humanities @Wolfe_Institute]

Looking back at this week's lecture on Latino history and politics by Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Professor Geraldo Cadava. Thanks to Phi Beta Kappa and all our co-sponsors for their support. @gerry_cadava @PhiBetaKappa @BCThinkers @BC_PRLS @bcphildept

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The Society invites applications for our undergraduate #PBKPublicService Scholarship! Scholars receive $5,000, mentorship, and a Washington, D.C. conference with leading service orgs. #Arts and #sciences students interested in #PublicService can apply at: https://t.co/KHN7AjSGye

[Jeremy Eichler @Jeremy_Eichler]

Thank you to @PhiBetaKappa and its jurors, and congrats to all the winners!

[The Wolfe Institute for the Humanities @Wolfe_Institute]

Oct. 29: Prof. Geraldo Cadava, author of The Hispanic Republican and New Yorker contributing writer, will speak on “What Latino History Teaches Us About Our Politics" @BCThinkers @BCPoliSci @BC_PRLS @HistoryDept_BC @BklynCollege411 @bcphildept @PhiBetaKappa