Bacone College: A Historic Native American-Serving Institution

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In celebration and recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day, we’re taking a look at Bacone College in Oklahoma which is known as a historic Native American-serving institution, having begun classes in “Indian Territory” long before Oklahoma was formed as a state.

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Honor/Spirit Cords for Causes Spotlight: National Bullying Prevention Month

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We talk a lot about our graduation cords and the honor societies that use them, but many graduates choose to wear cords that represent important causes. Each month we will explore popular causes and their corresponding cord colors. This month, we’re spotlighting National Bullying Prevention Month.

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Campus Organization Memberships of Mike Pence and Kamala Harris

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We really only hear about Vice President Mike Pence and vice presidential hopeful Kamala Harris' political stances (for clear reasons), that it’s hard to envision them once as students, walking through campus, attending classes, and participating in college organizations, but we wanted to think back to a time before their successful public service careers. Tonight, we’re spotlighting Phi Gamma Delta of which Mike Pence is a member and Alpha Kappa Alpha of which Kamala Harris holds membership.

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Rho Chi: The Honor Society for Pharmacy

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Pharmacists go hand-in-hand with medical treatments and specialize in the proper and effective use of medicine/pharmaceuticals and are knowledgeable in the side effects and potential drug interactions on top of being responsible for interpreting knowledge from healthcare providers to patients. Pharmacists complete intensive specialized education and Rho Chi recognizes the students who excel in the process.

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Alpha Epsilon Delta: The Largest Premedical Honor Society

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The nation’s eyes are back on medical professionals after the president was admitted to Walter Reed Medical Center with a coronavirus diagnosis this week. At the start of the pandemic we discussed the honor society for medical students, but what about pre-med? Do they have their own honor society before their head-first thrust into medical school? The short answer is, yes!

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Alpha Epsilon Phi: A Philanthropic Jewish Sorority

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We recently highlighted the vast academic achievements of Ruth Bader Ginsburg including her membership to the prestigious honor society, Phi Kappa Phi, but did you know she was also part of a sorority during her collegiate years?

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Phi Kappa Phi: The Prestigious Multidisciplinary Collegiate Honor Society

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Earlier this week we talked about the remarkable academic achievements of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, including her membership of Phi Kappa Phi. So, what does it take to be a member of an honor society with a Supreme Court Justice alum? We’re going to find out!

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The Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg: An Academic Scholar

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As an American jurist serving on The Supreme Court from 1993-2020, Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent much of her career as an advocate for women’s rights, gender equality, and civil rights and became a bit of a celebrity due to her short-stature, quiet demeanor, and strong dissents. Her educational career was also quite impressive and paved the way for her court accomplishments!

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The Fall Season as Seen Through Honor Cords

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It’s Fall! In New England where our office is located, the season brings crisp air, hayrides, apples, lots of flannel, and beautiful foliage (plus leaf peepers)!

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Phi Epsilon Kappa: The National Professional Fraternity for Fitness

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Many of us are feeling a bit sluggish lately with new operational guidelines keeping us from attending organized gym classes and switching to home workout solutions/isolated fitness routines, but we’d certainly be running in circles if it weren’t for fitness professionals working extra hard by switching gears to keep us all feeling great! Phi Epsilon Kappa honors those students who dedicate their lives to helping others be their best selves.

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