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MEMBER BY THE NUMBERS
REFLECTIONS
110,053 28,166NEW INITIATES 48,824
Phi Kappa Phi has initiated more LIFE MEMBERS
than 1.5 million members into its ACTIVE MEMBERS
global network of scholars since its
founding 120 years ago. Thanks OUR BUSIEST MONTH WE ASKED OUR 2017 INITIATES,
to your support, we are able to WHAT ARE THE TOP THREE REASONS YOU
continue this long history of APRIL CHOSE TO JOIN PHI KAPPA PHI?
honoring the top college students 2017 1 To be recognized for my academic achievements
in the nation. In 2017, we initiated 146 INITIATIONS 2 To put Phi Kappa Phi on my résumé
28,166 juniors, seniors, graduate 3 To belong to a prestigious honor society
students, faculty, staff and alumni at
colleges and universities across the WHAT NEW MEMBERS ARE SAYING…
country. It’s no surprise, of course,
that these members—both new and “One very unique and pivotal phrase that was ingrained in
old—are achieving great things in my mind when I attended the Phi Kappa Phi initiation
just about every field imaginable. ceremony at the University of Houston in April 2017 was
Whether you support the Society in the Society’s motto, ‘Let the love of learning rule
the form of time or resources, your humanity.’ As a graduating senior this really set the tone
generosity is central to our success for my appreciation of learning. Learning never ends when
and that of our members. a student walks the stage to receive their diploma. The attainment of
knowledge is gained throughout a lifetime.”
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Araceli Lopez, University of Houston
“It is a true honor to be a part of an organization that
strives to support the academic success of its members and
to be part of a community that is dedicated to making
positive change in the world. I am tremendously grateful
to Phi Kappa Phi for supporting my journey towards
becoming a physician, and I will certainly strive to uphold
the Society’s standards of academic excellence and service.”
Ross Morgan, East Tennessee State University
“I am so honored to be a part of Phi Kappa Phi. I have
experienced quite the journey in my undergraduate and
graduate studies and never imagined being affiliated with
such a prestigious organization. As I continue my
academics, I will continue to strive for excellence while
utilizing the benefits of networking opportunities,
philanthropy, and professional growth.”
Princess Carter, University of Alabama at Birmingham
