Pi of Pennsylvania

Established in 1776 at the College of William and Mary, Phi Beta Kappa is a distinguished fellowship of scholars devoted to liberal education and intellectual pursuits. It is, without question, the nation's most prestigious honor society for undergraduates in the liberal arts and sciences. Muhlenberg College was granted a charter from the national organization in 1967. The standards for an institution to claim a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa are high, and colleges are granted a charter only after a lengthy review process. Thus, the presence of Phi Beta Kappa is a clear indication of Muhlenberg College's excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.

The chapter is maintained by Muhlenberg faculty who are also members of Phi Beta Kappa. Current Muhlenberg seniors are elected by the faculty and initiated into the society each year. The criteria for membership are strict and have been developed on the basis of national Phi Beta Kappa guidelines. Eligibility guidelines include attention to a student's grade point average, the coursework completed while at Muhlenberg, class standing, and recommendations from faculty members. Students who meet the eligibility requirements will receive a letter of invitation from our chapter sometime during their senior year.

In addition to inducting new members, our chapter of Phi Beta Kappa is pleased to sponsor several book awards to local area high school students, and to host occasional speakers and visiting scholars on Muhlenberg's campus.

Pi of Pennsylvania Chapter Officers:

Dr. Lanethea Mathews-Gardner, Political Science
Dr. Amy Hark, Biology

Dr. Jeff Pooley, Media and Communications
Dr. Stefanie Sinno, Psychology
Dr. Brian Mello, Political Science

National Phi Beta Kappa Website