Patricia Mackey inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Society

2014 May 7

Patricia Mackey, a native of Ames, IA, has been has been inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society for the 2013-14 academic year.

Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honors organization in the United States. Since 1776, election to Phi Beta Kappa has been a recognition of academic achievement.

The Alpha of Iowa chapter was chartered at the University of Iowa's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 1895. Outstanding students who are eligible, primarily seniors, are invited to join the Society each semester. Every student inducted into the Society receives a lifetime membership in Phi Beta Kappa.