About
Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's most prestigious academic honor society. From the first chapter established at William and Mary College, the society celebrates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. The Nu of Texas chapter of PBK was established in 2025 at Texas State University.
Nu of Texas Installation and Induction, 2025
Members of the Executive Committee pose with the Foundation members of the Nu of Texas chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and representatives from Phi Beta Kappa National.
PBK Faculty and Staff at TXST
TXST faculty and staff with President Damphousse and PBK National representatives at the installation of the Nu Chapter of Texas.
History of the Chapter
Phi Beta Kappa voted to establish a chapter at Texas State University on August 2, 2024, at the 47th Triennial Council in Baltimore, Maryland. The chapter was designated Nu of Texas.
Applying for a PBK chapter is a lengthy and rigorous process. The committee submitting the approved application was co-chaired by Dr. Cathy Jaffe, University Distinguished Professor of Spanish and Dr. Heather Galloway, Dean of the Honors College and included Dr. Ron Haas, Professor of Instruction, Honors College, and Dr. William Kelemen, Professor, Department of Psychology.
Texas State is the fifth public university in the state and only the third university in the nation to be awarded a chapter after also achieving the status of a Hispanic Service Institution. There are less than 300 chapters in the nation making the chapter at Texas State a significant distinction for the university and a representation of the excellence of the institution.
Contact Info
For questions, email phibetakappa@txstate.edu