More than 150 University of Mississippi students 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 3 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on campus.
Lucas Beissel, of Winona, MS, majoring in Biological Science, is one of the Phi Kappa Phi inductees.
Bailey Holly, of Winona, MS, majoring in Public Policy Leadership, is one of the Phi Kappa Phi inductees.
"Phi Kappa Phi, the all-discipline honor society, recognizes students who are the best of the best in their fields," said Annette S. Kluck, Phi Kappa Phi chapter president and dean of the Graduate School. "In fact, it is one of the most selective honor societies.
"Members are not only individuals who excel academically, but the society values service and a lifelong love of learning. Each year, we recognize several top students who meet these exceptional standards for membership at our induction ceremony.
"At the ceremony, our members receive a set of cords that they will wear at graduation to signify their membership and commitment to the values of Phi Kappa Phi."
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.
The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. Its 16 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and an Honors College acclaimed for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action. Recognized among the nation's most beautiful, Ole Miss' main campus is in Oxford, which is routinely acknowledged as one of the country's best college towns.
