New members of Phi Kappa Phi frequently ask me for the names of "famous members." With a membership list of nearly one million dating back 108 years and representing every discipline in modern higher education, one can offer only a highly selective list of recent notables. I hope the following short list will suggest the rich diversity of talent and achievement that we enjoy in Phi Kappa Phi.
Jimmy Carter is perhaps the best-known individual in the area of government service. He was a Georgia senator and governor, and the 39th President of the United States. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his worldwide efforts to advance the causes of peace, democracy, and human …