UNIVERSITY, MS — Adriane Arinder, of Columbia, MS, majoring in Integrated Marketing Communications, was among the more than 140 University of Mississippi students who were welcomed into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor societies for all academic disciplines. The university held an induction ceremony on April 4 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on campus.
"Phi Kappa Phi is a prestigious, all-discipline honor society," said Annette S. Kluck, Phi Kappa Phi chapter president and dean of the Graduate School. "As one of the most selective honor societies, membership signifies exceptional academic dedication and commitment.
"It is truly a pleasure to honor these high-achieving students at the ceremony, where new inductees receive honor cords and a pin, visibly signifying to others their distinguished accomplishments."
Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is based on a student's character and academic standing. Juniors must have completed 72 credit hours and rank in the top 7.5% of their class, while seniors and graduate students must rank in the top 10% of their class.
The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. Its 16 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and an Honors College acclaimed for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action. Recognized among the nation's most beautiful, Ole Miss' main campus is in Oxford, which is routinely acknowledged as one of the country's best college towns.
