A Key Accolade

Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) has a firmly established place among today's most prestigious academic honor societies.

Drake stands among only ten percent of U.S. colleges and universities who have met the rigorous qualifications to shelter a chapter. These institutions extend invitations to join PBK through a highly selective, merit-based process. Membership signifies outstanding liberal arts and sciences scholars among the top in their class, who demonstrated academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and integrity in their studies. 

Explore Drake's Phi Beta Kappa history, including past inductees and current faculty and staff members.