Hannah Billig inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

2018 May 2

Nine Alma College students have been selected for membership in Phi Beta Kappa, America's most prestigious scholastic honorary society. Three of the students were inducted in 2017 as juniors: Hannah Billig of Mason, MI; Hannah Jeffery of Highland, MI; and Kelsey Postema of Marshall, MI. The members were announced April 20 at Alma's 2018 Senior Dinner.

Founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary, Phi Beta Kappa recognizes excellence in liberal education, stressing intellectual discipline and achievement. Members are selected on the basis of their outstanding academic achievement in the traditional arts, sciences and humanities.

Eligibility requires at least a 3.75 grade point average (GPA) for a junior and a 3.50 GPA for a senior. Among other requirements are proficiency in college mathematics and a foreign language.

Alma College's chapter, founded in 1979, is one of 286 in the United States and one of eight in Michigan.