MonticelloLive

The University of Arkansas at Monticello chapter of Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society was recognized recently by the society’s national organization as one of the top chapters in the U.S., according to Dr. Trey Berry, dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

The UAM chapter received Honorable Mention honors in the selection of the national Chapter of the Year, based on new programs and service projects, academic quality of its student membership, and activities completed during the previous academic year.

Phi Alpha Theta was founded at the University of Arkansas in 1921 and today has 839 chapters and over 275,000 members at colleges and universities across the country. Members must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and earn at least 12 credit hours in history.

The UAM chapter is one of the nation’s newest. Organized last year by Dr. Kyle Day, the chapter has 11 students and five faculty members.