Phi Beta Kappa Accepting Nominations

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 1, 2016) — The University of Kentucky chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most widely known academic honor society, is currently accepting nominations through Friday, Feb. 26.

Phi Beta Kappa elects more than 15,000 new members a year from 270 chapters across the United States. There are also more than 50 associations that foster friendship and learning in their members' communities and provide a means for members to continue their active affiliation with the society after graduation. The society celebrates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.

The UK chapter is accepting self-nominations. For application information, visit www.uky.edu/academy/phi-beta-kappa.

UK's Phi Beta Kappa chapter is supported by the Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence, which is part of the Academy for Undergraduate Excellence within the Division of Undergraduate Education.

MEDIA CONTACT: Jenny Wells, 859-257-5343; jenny.wells@uky.edu