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Phi Beta Kappa Society
Alpha Chapter of Virginia
Founded on December 5, 1776, The Phi Beta Kappa Society is the nation’s oldest, largest and most prestigious academic honor society. It has chapters at 286 colleges and universities in the United States, 50 regional alumni associations, and more than half a million members worldwide. Noteworthy members include 17 U.S. Presidents, 39 Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States and more than 130 Nobel Laureates. The mission of The Phi Beta Kappa Society is to champion education in the liberal arts and sciences, foster freedom of thought, and recognize academic excellence.
2025-2026 MEETING SCHEDULE
Meetings in James Blair 114
October 6 (Monday) 5:00 pm – Stated Meeting
Agenda: Plans for the year including an update on 250th Anniversary Activities (Dec 3–6, 2025), faculty award nominations (Rockefeller awards in teaching, scholarship, scholar-in-residence, due 11/3), leadership positions – open and recruitment, discussion of criteria and goals for honorary, alumni, faculty nominations and selections.
November 10 (Monday) 5:00 pm – Stated Meeting
Agenda: Selection of faculty awards (Rockefeller awards in teaching, scholarship, scholar-in-residence, etc.) and student scholarship in honor of a retiring member of the faculty.
December 3-5 (Wednesday-Saturday) – Faculty Awards Reception and National Society events
December 5: Award for Excellence in Teaching, Award for Advancement of Scholarship, Departmental Award to a Student in honor of a retiring faculty member. Glenn Close Theatre with a reception in the Muscarelle Museum. Other events, TBD.
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