Ambassador David H. Shinn’s journey to global diplomacy began in an unexpected place: the classrooms of Yakima Valley College, where he was a proud member of Phi Theta Kappa. As a community college student, Shinn found more than academic opportunity, he found direction. Through PTK, he gained critical skills in leadership, research, and career preparation, […]
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Dr. Adam James is an emergency medicine physician, educator, and proud Phi Theta Kappa alumnus whose journey reflects resilience, determination and an unwavering desire to change the world around him. While growing up in poverty, the challenges he faced as a child fostered his fascination for service and joined the United States Air Force after
When it comes to transforming student lives through scholarships, few organizations do it better than the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation (CCSF). The organization has impacted the lives of almost 7,000 community college students through more than $8 million in scholarships—and counting. “For more than two decades, CCSF has redefined what is possible for community college students—not
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From the classroom to the boardroom, Dr. David Pierce believed in the power of community colleges — and in Phi Theta Kappa’s role in transforming student lives. Price was instrumental in the capital campaign to raise funds for construction of PTK’s permanent headquarters and for recognizing the All-USA Academic Team at the AACC annual meeting.
What began as one man’s admiration for community college students became a family legacy of life-changing generosity. Through Robert, Ray, and Jackie Hites, the Hites Transfer Scholarship continues to open doors for Phi Theta Kappa members—proof that belief in others can echo for generations. See how their legacy lives on.
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Dr. Jo Marshall and her late husband, Dr. Scott Marshall, were a true Phi Theta Kappa duo—dedicated to empowering students and educators alike. From leadership development to lifelong friendships, their decades of service helped shape the heart of the organization. Explore their legacy of impact.
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Rosemary and Lou Oberndorf believe in the power of completion—and they’re making it possible for students to cross the finish line. Their Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship helps students overcome unexpected financial hurdles, turning setbacks into success stories.
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