Emily Williams, of Union, MS, majoring in Multi-Disciplinary Studies, was among the more than 140 University of Mississippi students who were welcomed into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor societies for all academic disciplines. The university held an induction ceremony on April 13 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on campus.
“Membership into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only and is open to those who have a consistent record of academic excellence,” said Jeremy Loenneke, Phi Kappa Phi chapter president and UM associate professor of health, exercise science and recreation management.
“To be selected for initiation is a tremendous honor and means that you represent the very best of your class.”
Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is based on a student’s character and academic standing. Juniors must have completed 72 credit hours and rank in the top 7.5% of their class, while seniors and graduate students must rank in the top 10% of their class.
