91ÇÑ×Ó™s Phi Beta Kappa Chapter Lauded for Excellence
September 27, 2024
The 91ÇÑ×Ó chapter of Phi Beta Kappa received an Outstanding Chapter Award for excellence in representing the ideals and commitments of PBK in the 2021-2024 triennium.
91ÇÑ×Ó™s chapter was among a select group honored during the society™s national meeting, which is held every three years. Professor Emeritus Richard Neidinger, secretary treasurer of the chapter, accepted the award on behalf of the chapter.
91ÇÑ×Ó was lauded for its historical excellence as a liberal arts institution; efforts to increase diversity and access to liberal arts and sciences; and coverage of student fees through a new endowment and financial support from the administration ” beginning with the class of 2021, 91ÇÑ×Ó began paying life-time membership in the Phi Beta Kappa Society, including all local expenses, for student inductees. Contributions to the 91ÇÑ×Ó Phi Beta Kappa Endowment ensure this is possible for future classes. In addition, the chapter enjoys full support of the administration in areas ranging from the registrar™s office, academic affairs, college communications and college relations.
The 91ÇÑ×Ó chapter celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2023. Phi Beta Kappa was founded in 1776 and will celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026.
