Welcome to Chapter 246 of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Established on December 6, 1987, Chapter 246 of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has inducted over 4,800 members who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement across all disciplines. As a prestigious academic honor society, Phi Kappa Phi recognizes and promotes superior scholarship in every field of study, making membership an outstanding honor and an indicator of academic excellence.

About Phi Kappa Phi

Founded to foster appreciation and respect for scholarship, Phi Kappa Phi aims to honor individuals who have excelled in their studies, regardless of their discipline. The Society believes that recognizing outstanding scholars encourages others to strive for academic excellence.

As an interdisciplinary honor society, Phi Kappa Phi draws its membership from all academic fields, making it a unifying force in higher education. Institutions must provide the means and atmosphere conducive to academic success to earn a chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, ensuring that only students who excel are invited to join.

Benefits of Phi Kappa Phi Membership

Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is not just an honor; it is a gateway to numerous opportunities. Members often become preferred candidates for prestigious grants, scholarships, and fellowships, and their Phi Kappa Phi membership is widely recognized by employers as a mark of academic ability and motivation.

Phi Kappa Phi and Academic Excellence

As one of the oldest and most respected academic honor societies, Phi Kappa Phi plays a crucial role in fostering intellectual growth by bringing together individuals from diverse fields. This unique, interdisciplinary membership allows members to cultivate relationships with students and faculty from various academic backgrounds, contributing to the intellectual community.

Current Officers

President:  Philip E. Phillips
Vice President/President-Elect:  Dianna Rust
Secretary: Wandi Ding
Treasurer:  John R. Vile
Chapter Coordinator: Wendi A. Watts
Awards and Grants Coordinator:  Laura Clippard 
Public Relations Officer: Robin E. Lee
Membership Secretary: Judy Albakry

Phi Kappa Phi Student Council President

• Brian Maxwell 

Student Vice Presidents

• Rachel Booher
• Jael Guest
• Connor Primm

Members-at-Large

• Kathy Davis
• Marsha Powers

Click here to see previous Chapter 246 officers.

The National Phi Kappa Phi Organization

Founded in 1897, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is a nonprofit organization that has grown to include over one million members worldwide. With nearly 300 chapters on university campuses across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, Phi Kappa Phi is a leading force in academic excellence and professional development.