Chapter Information

TWU's chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, chartered in 1980, seeks to recognize the academic excellence of its outstanding student citizens.  Each year, the chapter initiates new members, recognizes eligible juniors and seniors, and sponors local scholarships for student members.  Additionally, our chapter has nominated one student member for the national fellowship competition for several of the last years - each of these nominees has received a fellowship award.

With 30 faculty and staff PKP members on campus, TWU's chapter benefits from involvement of faculty and staff who care about the quality of their students education and who enjoy the honor bestowed upon their eligible students who elect to join the Honor Society. 

TWU PKP has over 450 active members.  In Spring 2010, we initiated a record 217 new members, including three faculty/staff member and one alumna.  The chapter maintains social networking sites through Facebook, Blackboard and LinkedIn, in addition to publishing a chapter newsletter three times annually. 

National Information

Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest, largest, and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines. Its chapters are on more than 300 campuses in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Each year, approximately 30,000 members are initiated.

Since its founding, Phi Kappa Phi has initiated more than 1 million members into its ranks; all of these members have received emblems and certificates of membership. However, Phi Kappa Phi is much more than an emblem and a line on a résumé. It is a global network comprised of the best and brightest from all academic disciplines - a community of scholars and professionals building an enduring legacy for future generations. [from www.phikappaphi.org]