Phi Kappa Phi
Idaho State University Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 110
Phi Kappa Phi invites chapter members to join us in serving our community through our October service project! We’re looking for at least 10 volunteers to help support this meaningful event.
This community event will provide essential services including free haircuts, dental care, flu shots, clothing, and blankets. Long-term support such as housing services, warming shelter information, and employment assistance will also be available. In addition, resources will be offered to veterans in need.
Location: Pocatello High School - Gymnasium, 325 N. Arthur Ave, Pocatello ID
Volunteer Times:
- Friday, October 17 | 6:00–9:00 p.m. – Event setup
- Saturday, October 18 | 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Event day support
If the time slots you’re available for are already full, please come anyway — extra hands are always welcome!
Phi Kappa Phi is dedicated to scholarship and service — let’s come together to make a difference! Please consider signing up for at least one hour.
Plato: Lies, Truth, and Politics
Presented by Dr. Carl Levenson, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy
Thursday Sept. 25 at 4 PM
Little Wood River Room, Pond Student Union Building
Dr. Levenson recalls his journey with Plato and Socrates in their perilous context and ours.
- All are invited to this campus-wide Fall Scholarly Lecture.
- Refreshments will be served.
2025 Literacy Grant - Laurence Gebhardt
Laurence Gebhardt, Board Member of the ISU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi of was recently awarded a 2025 Literacy Grant from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi — the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Gebhardt is one of eight recipients nationwide to receive the award.
The Literacy Grant Program, established in 2003, is part of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi’s robust portfolio of award and grant programs, which currently gives more than $1 million each year to outstanding students and members through study abroad grants, graduate fellowships, funding for post-baccalaureate development and member and chapter awards.
The $2,500 grant received by Mr. Gebhardt will be used to support Refugee Literacy through the BRIDGES Idaho program. This program supports refugees from Afghanistan, Ukraine, Africa, the Middle East and Asia as they resettle in Idaho with limited English proficiency and unrecognized credentials. The program provides access to language instruction, educational resources and employment pathways. Through partnerships with Idaho State University and local organizations, BRIDGES offers tailored support, including enrollment in ISU's Intensive English Institute and technology courses to help refugees build literacy, integrate into the community, and achieve long-term success.
Congratulations to Laurence Gebhardt for a successful grant application and for elevating the awareness of the ISU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi.
2025 ISU Phi Kappa Phi Initiation Ceremony Highlights
2025 Phi Kappa Phi initiates
Graduate Students
Larry Aguirre II | Anthropology
Jamon Anderson | Political Science/ State Local and Non-profit Administration
*Jennifer Anderson | Human Resource Development
*Ashley Barney | Teaching
Jillian Brown | Physical Therapy
*Kierra Burns | English
*Michelle Collier | Political Science/ State Local and Non-Profit Administration
Emily Duerst | Spanish
Ruvim Fedorov |Pharmacy
*Cassidy Gamble | Instructional Design & Technology
*Stephanie Lebsack | Rehabilitation and Communication Studies
Juan Martinez | Spanish
Jessica Mawn | Spanish
Amy Movius | Nursing
*Hilary Scofield | Human Resource Development
*Matthew Spanbauer | Business Administration/Finance
Kerrie Suits | Nursing Practice
*Vannesa Truchot | Political Science/State Local and Non-profit Administration
Suntana Tune | Dental Hygiene/Dental Hygiene Education
Leslie Underwood | Nursing Practice
Marisa Yoder | College of Health
Seniors
McKenna Daffer | Dental Hygiene
Rowdy Fisher | Sociology
Jaden Harris | Statistics
Olivia Hines | Nursing
*Travis Jensen | Dietetics
Emily King | Digital Media
*Jacqueline Perez | Nursing
Devin Richards | Civil Engineering Technology
Ebby Sundquist | Psychology
Juniors
*Patrick Breves | Accounting
Tayvia Darlow | Anthropology
Isabelle Eppich | pre-Physician Assistant
*Joseph Funk | Philosophy
*Mathew Graham | English/Linguistics/Creative Writing
Wyatte Gray | Nuclear Engineering
*Kai Jensen | Accounting
Jason Johnson | Global Studies/Linguistics
*Dana LaRose | Chemistry
Carson McCurdy | Nursing
*Jakob Nebeker | Mechanical Engineering
Lyndsie Porter | Nursing
*Candice Ramsay | Workplace Training Leadership
Makaylee Sawyer | Psychology
Sydney Summers | Radiographic Science
*Logan Thompson | Biology/Biomedical Sciences
Ava White | College of Science and Engineering
Faculty, Administration, and Community
*Jet Wirta | Nursing, Alumnus
*Michelle Anderson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BD, FAANP | Clinical Associate Professor, Nursing
*Dani Moffit, PhD, LAT, ATC | Professor, MSAT Program Director
*Heather Ray, PhD | Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
*Amanda Zink, PhD | Professor, English & Philosophy
2026 Fellowship Financial Awards
Do you have plans for graduate school? Each chapter has the opportunity to nominate one student for a National Fellowship financial award. These prestigious awards range from $8,500 to $35,000 and are awarded to 62 students who will be entering their first year of graduate study. If you are a member of PKP and will be a senior graduating in 2026, please consider applying through our chapter next year (March 2026).
Circle of Excellence Chapter Award Program
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi recognizes outstanding chapters each year for their work through the Circle of Excellence Chapter Award Program. The Circle of Excellence Award Program recognizes chapters for their work in promoting excellence on the local campus and engaging the community of scholars each year.
Our chapter has achieved Circle of Excellence Platinum status for 2023-2024. This level of performance can only be achieved because of the efforts of our dedicated chapter officers and members.
Our Chapter’s Fellowship Nominees and Scholarship Recipients
2025 – Cecily Shepherd, PKP Fellowship nominee
2024 – Kenydi Paige Young, William and Doris Brydon Scholarship fall tuition recipient
2023 – Dane Buck, PKP fellowship nominee
2021 – Ricky Morgan, PKP Fellowship nominee
2020 – Beverly Jackson, "Nifty Fifty Phi Kappa Phi" fall tuition scholarship recipient
2020 – Kylie Greenwell, PKP Fellowship nominee
2019 – William Veloso, PKP Fellowship nominee
2018 – Paula Arinze, “Let the Love of Learning Rule Humanity” fall tuition scholarship recipient
2017 – Jennifer Ann Stemper, “The Sandra Shropshire Fall, 2017 Tuition Scholarship” recipient
Fellowship: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi currently awards fifty Fellowships of $8,500 each, six at $20,000 each, and two at $35,000 each to members entering the first year of graduate or professional study. Each active Phi Kappa Phi chapter may select one candidate from among its local applicants to compete for the Society-wide awards.
Fellowship application deadline to the ISU chapter: April 1
Scholarship: The ISU chapter of ISU, through generous donations from our community and members, offers scholarship money to eligible undergraduate PKP initiates. Your contributions are always welcome. Our chapter goal is to provide a scholarship to one ISU student each year.