Media Center
Founded in 1776, The Phi Beta Kappa Society is the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society and is a leading voice championing liberal arts and sciences education, fostering freedom of thought, and recognizing academic excellence. The Society and its leadership have a well-established media presence earning coverage in newspapers across the country, on major television news broadcasts, and across digital news outlets.
The Society is a reliable and expert source for information, commentary, and analysis on:
- higher education policies and trends
- liberal arts and sciences education in a variety of contexts
- academic freedom and freedom of expression
- leadership development and civic engagement
To schedule an interview with a Phi Beta Kappa Society representative or to request information about the Society or any of its programs, please contact:
Mary Schommer
Frederick M. Lawrence is the 10th Secretary and CEO of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Lawrence is Phi Beta Kappa’s primary spokesperson and has considerable experience giving interviews, on-camera, in person, or by phone. An accomplished scholar, teacher and attorney, he is one of the nation’s leading experts on civil rights, free expression, and bias crimes. Learn More.