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Member Mentions – October

Hope Lemoine
Oct 26, 2026

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi's international community is a unique blend of students, academicians and corporate and civic leaders from all fields of endeavor. Membership in Phi Kappa Phi recognizes and rewards academic success. That recognition doesn’t end after initiation. From their time in school to their professional career, Society members’ hard work continues to pay off and be acknowledged.

Phi Kappa Phi would like to congratulate these members on their recent achievements:

Renee Causey-Upton (Eastern Kentucky University) has been recognized by Influential Women for her leadership and contributions to occupational therapy education. The recognition highlights her dedication to advancing the profession through education, research, mentorship, and service.

Laura Jones (University of Maryland Global Campus) was recently inducted as a full member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society. An individual who has shown noteworthy achievement as an original investigator in a field of pure or applied science is eligible for election to membership in the Society.

Alexis Evanoff Tygesen (California State University, Northridge) was the recipient of a STARZ #TakeTheLead grant. Four emerging TV writers are selected each year to receive a $5,000 grant, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to refine their craft and develop original scripts.

Do you have an accomplishment you’d like to share? Email your member news to news@phikappaphi.org to be considered for inclusion.


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