Five Student-Athletes Inducted Into Phi Beta Kappa

Five Tar Heel student-athletes were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa honorary society on Nov. 6, recognizing their outstanding academic performance even as they devote significant time to representing UNC in intercollegiate competition.

Katie Hoeg (women's lacrosse), Jackie Litynski (women's fencing), Luke Peterson (men's cross country/track), Liz Roberts (women's basketball) and Charlotte Smith (women's fencing) were among 162 UNC students honored at the fall ceremony. For a full list of those inducted, click here.

Terrence E. Holt, a research associate professor in the UNC School of Medicine, gave the keynote address at the ceremony, held on campus in Hill Hall. New members each received a certificate and a Phi Beta Kappa key, the organization's symbol.

Hoeg, a senior from Mattituck, N.Y., is majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry.

Litynski, a senior from Niskayuna, N.Y., is majoring in environmental science and public policy.

Peterson, a senior from Treasure Island, Fla., is majoring in business administration and sport administration with a minor in history.

Roberts, a senior from Chapel Hill, is majoring in exercise and sport science and minoring in coaching education.

Smith, from Barbizon, France, graduated in May after majoring in chemistry and English with a minor in biology.

Phi Beta Kappa membership is open to undergraduates in the College of Arts & Sciences and professional degree programs who meet stringent eligibility requirements.

A student who has completed 75 hours of coursework with a GPA of 3.85 or better (on a 4-point scale) is eligible for membership. Also eligible is any student who has completed 105 hours of coursework with a 3.75 GPA. Grades earned at other universities are not considered.

Less than 1% of all college students qualify.

Past and present Phi Beta Kappa members have included 17 American presidents, 41 U.S. Supreme Court justices, more than 140 Nobel Laureates and many artistic, intellectual and political leaders.

UNC's Phi Beta Kappa chapter, Alpha of North Carolina, was founded in 1904 and is the oldest of the state's seven chapters.

University of North Carolina Athletics

Players Mentioned

Katie Hoeg

Jackie Litynski

Luke Peterson

Liz Roberts

Charlotte Smith

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