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Highlights from UC Irvine Phi Beta Kappa’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
On Thursday, June 13, 2024, the Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) chapter at the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) celebrated its 50th anniversary with a day of events to honor the milestones and positive impact that UC Irvine PBK has had across campus.
2024 Visiting Scholar: Prof. Natalia Molina
Professor Molina's research explores the interconnected histories of race, place, gender, culture, and citizenship....
UC Irvine Student Named 2024 Phi Beta Kappa Key Into Public Service Scholar
On May 6, 2024, The Phi Beta Kappa Society announced this year’s recipients of its Key into Public Service scholarship...
Mu’s 50th – PBK Day
UCI PBK 2024 Visiting Scholar: Preview of Events
In 2017, UCI Phi Beta Kappa (UCI PBK) launched the Visiting Scholars Program to offer students the opportunity to...
PBK Day 2024 Preview
On Thursday, June 13, 2024, the Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Mu of California Chapter at UC Irvine will celebrate its 50th...
UCI Phi Beta Kappa Celebrates Freshmen Academic Excellence at the 2023 Fall Book Award Ceremony
On Wednesday, November 7, 2023 UCI Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) hosted its 3rd annual Fall Book Award ceremony to recognize...
2023 Visiting Scholar: Mark D. Hayward
About Mark D. Hayward Hear from Mark D. Hayward at his public lecture, "What is the Role of the Long Arm of Childhood...
2023.01 – Zachary Griggy
About Zachary Zachary Griggy is a fourth-year undergraduate student studying Political Science and Urban...
2022.10 – Joshua Swank
“Phi Beta Kappa has opened so many doors for me, professionally and personally. It’s a supportive community of scholars and friends who are committed to discovering the truth and bettering society at large.”
Joshua Swank is a graduate student in Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics (PPE) at UC Irvine. He also attended UCI for his undergraduate degree, where he graduated summa cum laude and completed an honors thesis in Political Science. In 2019, he studied abroad in Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian Territories which furthered his interest in diplomacy and law. He remains committed to community engagement and local politics. He served on Congresswoman Katie Porter’s Youth Advisory Board, worked for the OC Board of Supervisors, and worked as a legislative intern for US Senator Dianne Feinstein during his time with the UCDC program in 2022. Currently, Joshua is working as a Legal Aide at the Orange County District Attorney’s office.
2022 PBK Fall Book Awards Ceremony
About the Event When? November 3rd, 2022. 4PM - 5:30PM PST Where? Information regarding event location is restricted...
2019 Visiting Scholar: Natasha Trethewey
About Natasha Dr. Natasha Trethewey is the Board of Trustees Professor of English at Northwestern University....
2020 Visiting Scholar: Richard Alley
About Richard Dr. Richard Alley (PhD 1987, Geology, Wisconsin) is Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences at...
2021 Visiting Scholar: Roger Guenveur Smith
About Roger Roger Guenveur Smith adapted his Obie Award-winning performance of A HUEY P. NEWTON STORY into a Peabody...
2022 Visiting Scholar: Donald S. Lopez Jr.
About Donald Donald S. Lopez Jr. is the Arthur E. Link Distinguished University Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan...
2021 PBK Book Awards
Congratulations 2021 Book Awardees! Christine J. Apostol Zachary James Baxter Evgeniya Bozhko Ryan Chapin Charity...
Michael Arias
Michael R. Arias served as a UCI staff member for nearly 40 years. He joined UCI in 1979, starting as support staff...
2021.12 – Inbar Michael
About Inbar Inbar Michael graduated with a Bachelor’s in History and a minor in Humanities and Law from UC Irvine in...
2021.11 – Vanessa Le
About Vanessa Vanessa Le is a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Recipient currently pursuing a Master’s Degree at Yonsei...
2021.10 – Irene Morales
About Irene Irene Morales graduated cum laude as a double major in Criminology, Law, and Society and Education...
2021.08 – Adrianna Burton
About Adrianna Adrianna Burton is a University of California, Irvine Ph.D. student in Informatics. Her research...
2021.09 – Mando Eijansantos
About Mando Mando Eijansantos is a graduate of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology who spent their time as a UCI...
2021.07 – Misha Ponnuraju
About Misha Misha Ponnuraju is a Fulbright Alternate. Misha is a 2020 graduate in English with an Emphasis in Creative...
2021.06 – Karishma Muthukamar
About Karishma Karishma Muthukumar studies cognitive science and biology as a third-year student at the University of...
2021.05 – Katia Necoechea Madriz
About Katia A junior inductee to Phi Beta Kappa in 2020, Katia Necoechea Madriz (she/ella) is a first-generation,...