The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi - Middle Tennessee State University

04/08/2026

Celebrating Academic Excellence at MTSU

Middle Tennessee State University proudly welcomed 51 new student members into its The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Chapter during the Spring 2026 initiation ceremony.

Phi Kappa Phi recognizes exceptional academic achievement across all disciplines, honoring students whose dedication to learning sets them apart. The ceremony featured remarks from university leadership, a powerful charge to the initiates, and recognition of faculty mentors who played a vital role in student success.

Watch highlights from the ceremony and join us in congratulating these accomplished students as they begin a lifelong journey with Phi Kappa Phi.

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Middle Tennessee State University’s Chapter 246 of Phi Kappa Phi proudly welcomed 51 new student members during the Spring 2026 initiation ceremony.Phi Kappa...

04/07/2026

Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 246 at Middle Tennessee State University was pleased to welcome Bradley Newcomer, Executive Director of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, during his visit to campus today.

Joined by new initiate Beverly Brooks Thompson of Carter Global, Bradley met with chapter leaders Philip Phillips and MTSU Honors College Dean John Vile to celebrate the accomplishments and continued impact of Phi Kappa Phi members at MTSU.

Phillips is the president elect for the national office. Brooks Thompson is the distinguished speaker for today's initiation ceremony. And, Vile is a former recipient of the PKP Scholar and Artist Award.

This visit highlighted the value of cross‑disciplinary excellence, professional engagement, and the lifelong network that connects Phi Kappa Phi members across academia and industry.

03/19/2026

✨ Honoring Lifelong Excellence ✨

Today we were delighted to welcome Reuben Kyle, lifetime member of the MTSU Chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and professor emeritus of Economics. Dr. Kyle has been part of Phi Kappa Phi since 1977 and served MTSU with distinction from 1972–2006.

He met with MTSU Honors College Dean John Vile and Undergraduate Fellowships Director Laura Clippard to discuss the Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellowship, an incredible opportunity that continues to support scholarly achievement at the highest level.

We’re grateful for Dr. Kyle’s enduring commitment to academic excellence and his continued engagement with our community. 💙📚

03/18/2026

Philip Phillips — associate dean and professor of English in the MTSU Honors College, and Chapter 246 President — has been awarded the prestigious Miembro de Honor designation by the Asociación Española Edgar Allan Poe in Madrid, Spain. 🇪🇸📚

Selected unanimously by the organization’s executive board, Dr. Phillips was recognized for his internationally respected scholarship on Edgar Allan Poe, including his innovative work on literary space and geography. His leadership as president of the Poe Studies Association further highlights his impact on global literary studies.

At the conference, themed “Poe and Pop Culture,” he also delivered a keynote exploring the cultural legacy of Edgar and Eliza Poe on the American stage.

Dr. Phillips’ work continues to elevate MTSU’s presence in international scholarship — and we couldn’t be prouder!



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Philip Phillips, associate dean and professor of English in the University Honors College at Middle Tennessee State University, has received the Miembro de Honor award from the Asociación Española …

03/10/2026

🎨 Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 246 Gives Back Through Art!

We were proud to partner with Ables Recreation Association to host a Watercolor & Coloring Book Night on Valentine’s Day — a heartwarming evening of creativity, inclusion, and community for local children and adults with special needs.

Participants enjoyed watercolor painting, coloring activities, snacks, and plenty of fellowship in a supportive environment on the MTSU campus.

A huge thank‑you to our members, volunteers, and to Ables Recreation for the meaningful work they do in our community. 💙

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Chapter 246 of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Middle Tennessee State University partnered with Ables Recreation Association Inc. to host a Watercolor and Coloring Book Night on Valentine’s D…

03/04/2026

We’re proud to congratulate our Chapter President, Dr. Phillips, on this outstanding recognition in Poe scholarship! 🎉📚

As the Honors College celebrates his award-winning editorial work, we’re honored to have such an accomplished scholar and dedicated leader guiding MTSU’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. His commitment to academic excellence embodies what PKP stands for.

Help us cheer him on! 👏

Thrilled to celebrate Dr. Phillips and his remarkable achievements in Poe scholarship! 📚 🐦‍⬛💀

His research has reshaped the way we understand place, geography, and literary space in the works of Edgar Allan Poe. As editor of "Poe and Place" and "Poe Spaces: Within and Beyond the Spatial Turn," (both published in Palgrave Macmillan’s Geocriticism and Spatial Literary Studies series) Phillips has twice earned the prestigious J. Lasley Dameron Award from the Poe Studies Association for the most outstanding edited collection on Poe.

🏅 2018 Winner
🏅 2025 Winner

Congratulations to Dr. Phillips for this incredible honor (again!) and for continuing to expand the map of Poe studies in such innovative and inspiring ways.

MTSU College of Liberal Arts

02/20/2026

📚 2026 Literacy Grants Are Now Open!

Phi Kappa Phi is committed to advancing literacy and empowering communities—and you can help make a difference.

✨ Members can apply for up to $2,500 to support innovative literacy projects that inspire learning and expand access to education.

Have a literacy initiative you’re passionate about?
Now’s the time to bring it to life.

🔗 Apply today and learn more about grant criteria, timelines, and past recipients at phikappaphi.org/literacy

The Literacy Grants program was initiated to mobilize members and resources of Phi Kappa Phi and the higher education community to champion literacy initiatives. Grants of up to $2,500 are available to Phi Kappa Phi chapters and individual members to fund ongoing literacy projects or to create new i...

02/09/2026

📣 Attention MTSU Graduate Students!

The Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 246 Graduate Scholar Award is now accepting applications for its $1,000 scholarship. This prestigious one‑time award is open to active Phi Kappa Phi members who are enrolled in (or accepted into) an MTSU graduate degree program.

Eligibility highlights:
• Active Phi Kappa Phi membership (dues paid by April 15 or initiated by June 30)
• Enrollment in a degree‑seeking MTSU graduate program
• Minimum 3.75 GPA (undergraduate GPA accepted if no graduate coursework yet)
• Enrollment in at least 3 graduate credit hours during the award year

📅 Application Deadline: March 1

For questions or to verify membership status, contact:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

Don’t miss this opportunity to support your graduate studies at MTSU!

02/09/2026

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02/09/2026

✨ Phi Kappa Phi—Let’s Make an Impact Together! ✨

Relay for Life is one of MTSU’s most meaningful traditions, and we’re proud to support it every year. Want to learn how you can get involved, lead a team, or help us fight back against cancer on campus?

Join us for the Relay for Life: MTSU Colleges Against Cancer Information Session!

📅 Monday, February 9
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Student Union, Room 225

Come hear how you can be part of this powerful event and help us continue making a difference. Bring your passion, your questions, and a friend.

For more details, contact Sloane Underhill at [email protected]

Learn more: www.relayforlife.org/mtsu

Let’s show what PKP can do when we come together 💙💛

Be part of Relay For Life, the world's largest fundraiser to end cancer. Register for a Relay For Life event today.

02/04/2026

01/28/2026

Phi Kappa Phi is proud to host Able’s Recreation for a Watercolor & Coloring Book Party 🎨
Join us for a relaxed, creative afternoon with Able’s Recreation’s special needs group. This event is about community, connection, and making space for everyone to create at their own pace.

📅 Saturday, Feb. 14
🕚 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 ABC 110

PKP members and volunteers are encouraged to attend and help make this a meaningful afternoon.