The
International Honor Society in history, Phi
Alpha Theta, was established at the University
of Arkansas on March 17, 1921 by N. Andrew N. Cleven.
Since its inauguration, it has grown to more
than 740 chapters in 50 states and has earned the distinction
of having more chapters than any other accredited honor
society in the world. The total number of initiates,
since its inception, is more than 240,000. The
Kappa Alpha Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta at the University
of Mississippi received its charter on April 9, 1965.
Phi Alpha Theta is a professional society whose purpose
is to promote the study of history through the encouragement
of good teaching, research, publication
and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians.
It seeks to bring students, teachers, and writers of
history together both intellectually and socially as
well as encouraging and assisting historical research
and publication by its members.
Kappa Alpha Chapter of Phi
Alpha Theta at the University of Mississippi
is open to both undergraduate and graduate students
who meet the following undergraduate criteria:
* Completion of 12 semester credits of history
* History grade point average of at least 3.1
* Overall grade point average of at least 3.0
* Payment of membership fee
Those who are already members of Phi Alpha Theta are
invited to participate in Kappa Alpha Chapter activities.
Applications for membership may be obtained in the History
Department office, 310 Bishop Hall.
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