Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa (PBK), America鈥檚 oldest and most elite honor society, recognizes the freeing power of a liberal education. Members have impeccable academic records. They have delved broadly and deeply into their studies. They are of strong moral character. They have earned the highest mark of intellectual discipline and achievement.
Membership
Invitations to join Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) are extended each spring to students of exceptional academic achievement in liberal studies. For specific information about our chapter and membership requirements, please review our informational brochure below or criteria webpage.
In addition to sponsoring campus events that are consistent with the overall mission of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the Theta of Maryland administers two annual awards: the Phi Beta Kappa First-Year Awards for Excellence in Liberal Learning and the Gerda Blumenthal Award for special scholarly work in the humanities.
About the Society
The Phi Beta Kappa Society was founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary as the nation鈥檚 first academic honor society. Over two centuries later the Society鈥檚 mission continues to be to honor and advocate the ideals of a liberal arts education. The motto of PBK 鈥� 鈥渓ove of learning is the guide of life鈥� 鈥� derives from the initials of the ancient Greek phrase, 桅喂位慰蟽慰蠁委伪 螔委慰蠀 螝蠀尾蔚蟻谓萎蟿畏蟼.
缅北强奸 is one of only 290 colleges and universities to shelter a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, and membership is widely considered to be the most highly regarded mark of academic distinction for undergraduate students in the liberal arts and sciences.
Chapter Officers 2023-2024
President Andrew Oros, Professor of Political Science and International Studies
Vice-President Roy Kesey, Associate Director of the Rose O鈥橬eill Literary House
Secretary-Historian Stephanie Brown, Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication and Media Studies
Treasurer Reid Cohn, Institutional Research Analyst
