Midland College Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recognized for chapter and student excellenceMarch 02, 2023

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) is recognizing Midland College PTK chapter for its efforts to bring life-changing benefits and opportunities of PTK membership to even more students.

The recognition is part of PTK’s REACH Rewards program, which celebrates and rewards Phi Theta Kappa chapters excelling in membership development by achieving exceptionally high rates of membership acceptance during the 2022 calendar year.

“Community colleges are centers of development, growth and quality education,” PTK President and CEO Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner said. “PTK celebrates the achievements of community college students and creates an environment that encourages learning and success.  PTK membership engages students beyond the classroom in academic and service learning. By increasing student engagement, we increase rates of student success. REACH Chapters perform exceptional work in promoting student engagement and student success.” 

The REACH recognition comes on the heels of the announcement that three Midland College PTK students were selected to the 2023 All-Texas Academic Team.  On Thursday, April 6, Maria Gonzalez, Nathan Nash and Carlos Torres will attend the All-Texas Academic Team medallion ceremony at the University of Texas at Dallas.  

“We are very proud of our PTK chapter and students,” MC President Dr. Steve Thomas said.  “These students work hard to excel in academics, leadership and community service.  As members of the All-Texas Academic Team, Maria Gonzalez, Nathan Nash and Carlos Torres represent the best and brightest students in Texas community colleges.”

Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 3.8 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 countries, with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation’s colleges. 

Photo:  Midland College students selected to the All-Texas Academic Team--pictured from left to right, Nathan Nash, Maria Gonzalez and Carlos Torres