Embracing Mathematical Talent: Phi Beta Kappa Announces New Inductees

We are very proud to announce that the following 9 mathematics majors and/or double majors will be initiated on April 3, 2024 into the Alpha of North Carolina Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most honored college honorary society:
- Pleasant Woodfin Ballenger
- Akash Bhowmik
- Aryan Thavanesh Kokkanti
- Henry Y Li
- Wancheng Lin
- Yidan Mei
- Boyang Mu
- Jackson Miles Prochaska
- Jake Bridger Royster
Phi Beta Kappa was established by five students at the College of William & Mary during the American Revolution, driven by their shared motto, “Love of Learning is the Guide to Life.” In the midst of war, this began as a secret debating society, but over the next two centuries, it evolved into a vital institution. Phi Beta Kappa persists in celebrating individuals who demonstrate excellence through a comprehensive exploration of the arts and sciences during their undergraduate years. Its distinguished membership includes 17 U.S. Presidents, 38 U.S. Supreme Court Justices, and over 130 Nobel Laureates.
Congratulations everyone!