The UWM chapter of Phi Kappa Phi honor society was organized in 1960, but did not received
its charter from the national organization until 1962.
Phi Kappa Phi's beginnings date to the establishment in 1897 of a student group at the
University of Maine devoted to the recognition of scholarship in all disciplines. Shortly
afterward a national organization was formed.
Phi Kappa Phi recognizes superior scholarship in all fields of study. Distinguished
students and faculty are elected into membership.
