UCI Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. It is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious national honor society. Only the most outstanding undergraduates at the nation’s leading colleges and universities who meet the Society’s rigorous and comprehensive standards are elected to membership each year.
Our Annual Events
UCI Phi Beta Kappa hosts three major events every year intended to highlight the academic importance of the Liberal Arts and Sciences and recognize the talented UCI Anteaters that are on the path to becoming leaders in those fields. Find out more about our annual events below:
Visiting Scholar Program: Prof. Shannon Jackson
Professor Jackson’s research, teaching, and convening focus on the role of visual, literary, performance, and media art forms in social movements and in public life, with a recent focus on ecological aesthetics. Her more recent books include Back Stages, Public Servants, Social Works, and The Builders Association; recent online public projects include Relevance of Place, Media Art 21, and In Terms of Performance. Professor Jackson has been the recipient of numerous awards and grants, including the Mellon Foundation and the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation. She is a frequent speaker at museums, theaters, biennials, festivals, and universities around the world and serves on the advisory board of several organizations, including ZKM, BAMPFA, the Kramlich Art Foundation, and the Minnesota Street Project Foundation.
Prof. Jackson will be visiting UCI on May 7, 2026. More information about her visit is coming soon!
PBK Annual Induction Ceremony & Reception
The Phi Beta Kappa Annual Induction Ceremony is where nominated students officially become members of the PBK society. Students are inducted through the ceremony, and are honored by the Chapter’s executive board members and other notable UCI Phi Beta Kappa members. Participation at the Induction Ceremony is not required to complete membership.
About
Though you may have been asked to join other honor societies, discover why Phi Beta Kappa is the most prestigious.
History
Discover the rich history of the oldest, best-known, and most prestigious of all undergraduate academic honor societies.
Contact Us
The UCI PBK Office is located on the fifth floor of the Science Library in the Student Excellence Center. Drop in to ask us questions!
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