[64] Middle Tennessee State University Recognized as Phi Kappa Phi Chapter of Merit

Release Date: Aug. 28, 2009

Contact: Tom Tozer, 615-898-2919

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZED AS PHI KAPPA PHI CHAPTER OF MERIT

MURFREESBORO—The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi recently recognized the campus chapter at Middle Tennessee State University as a Chapter of Merit. This award is given to chapters that not only comply with the Society’s national standards but also demonstrate an active commitment to excellence.

By receiving the Chapter of Merit distinction, Middle Tennessee State University’s Phi Kappa Phi chapter is being recognized as a thriving organization that meets frequently, holds annual initiations and applies frequently for Phi Kappa Phi’s select scholarships, grants, and fellowships.

“The MTSU Phi Kappa Phi Chapter’s distinction as a Chapter of Merit speaks to the academic quality of our faculty and students and their leadership in scholarly excellence and service,” said Dr. Diane Miller, MTSU interim executive vice president and provost. “This award also recognizes our students who have competed nationally and received PKP fellowships and scholarships.”

“This award is a testament to the fine leadership we have had under our past president Lucy Langworthy [adviser in the College of Liberal Arts] and our current president Dr. Bill Badley [assistant vice provost], added Dr. John Vile, dean of MTSU’s Honors College. “Perhaps as importantly, it is a testament to MTSU’s own rising star as recognized in the recent Forbes magazine ratings.” (Forbes recently ranked MTSU among the top 100 public universities in the nation in its “America’s Best Colleges” rankings.)

Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society.

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