Phi Alpha Theta at Fresno State
About
Phi Alpha Theta is a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of
history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the
exchange of learning and ideas among historians. We seek to bring students, teachers,
and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote
and assist historical research and publication for our members in a variety of ways.The
highest rated departmental honor society, second only to Phi Beta Kappa on a national
level, Phi Alpha Theta was established on March 17, 1921. It has 850 active chapters
nationwide and 40 regional meetings nationwide. There are multiple scholarships and
prizes awarded annually including paper prizes, book awards, manuscript awards, best
chapter awards, student history journal awards, world history awards, etc.Our chapter,
Alpha Kappa Beta, was established in the spring of 2002. Whether you belong to the
national organization or the local organization, you are welcomed to attend all events
and activities!
Requirements
Membership requirements are as follow:
National Organization Requirements: 3.0 overall G.P.A. or 3.1 G.P.A. in history courses
and 12 completed units at Fresno State.
Local Organization Requirements: Any student who wants to participate in the local
chapter meetings and activities is welcomed and encouraged to do so.
Questions?
Fresno Chapter
President: Victor Martinez-Ambriz
Vice-President: Hailey Moore
Treasurer: Tyler Boyd
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Daniel Cady and Dr. Stephen Bohegian
See the official Phi Alpha Theta Website for more details.
History Graduate Student Association
Officers
President: Nicholas McKenna
Vice President: Angel Rojas
Treasurer:
Secretary: