The Phi Beta Kappa Society
RICHMOND ASSOCIATION
About the Richmond Association
Did you know that there are more than 7,000 Phi Beta Kappa members in the area served by the Richmond Association? Our members reside across the state from Virginia Beach to the Shenandoah Valley.
If you are one of these members, join the Richmond Phi Beta Kappa Association! Our association has a rich, 78-year history and provides Richmond area members with opportunities for networking and socializing, taking advantage of the city’s rich culture and history. We also sponsor an annual scholarship award that recognizes some of the region’s most successful high school seniors.
The Association is seeking to grow membership and expand programming. Reach out to us to learn more about plans for 2025 and beyond!
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The Richmond Association is committed to the values of the Phi Beta Kappa Society and serves alumni of institutions world wide who are now residing in the central Virginia area.
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The Richmond, Alpha of Virginia, Association, was founded in 1931 and chartered by The Phi Beta Kappa Society in 1939. Presently the Association attends events given by the Epsilon and Zeta chapters of Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Richmond and Randolph Macon College.
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The Association has been actively involved with regional colleges, universities, high schools, and alumni by bringing members together and providing a forum to recognize the accomplishments of students of local institutions.
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Membership
The Richmond Association is a growing organization. Our members cover a wide range of backgrounds and professions, but all of us are interested in advancing Phi Beta Kappa’s ideals of recognizing student excellence, advocating for the arts and sciences in our community, and furthering our own love of learning.
Officers
THE NATION'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS ACADEMIC HONOR SOCIETY
Since our founding in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa has celebrated excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and championed freedom of thought. As America’s most prestigious academic honor society, we are uniquely equipped to advocate for the value and benefits of liberal arts and sciences education. We do this because we believe the curiosity and creativity cultivated by a liberal arts and sciences education are essential to making the most of life’s experiences. At Phi Beta Kappa, we are the key that opens doors to lifelong opportunity.
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Chapters at 286 colleges and universities in the United States
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Nearly 50 alumni associations
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More than half a million members worldwide
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Noteworthy members include:
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17 U.S. presidents
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39 Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States
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Over 130 Nobel Laureates
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For more information, visit www.pbk.org