Academic prestige is coming to Anaheim this fall, as Stanton University prepares to cement its place among the nation’s most distinguished institutions of higher learning. The university will officially install its Phi Kappa Phi chapter during an Installation Ceremony scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of its Anaheim Campus. With this installation, Stanton becomes the 366th chapter of the society, which counts more than 3,500 colleges and universities across the country in its broader network.
Phi Kappa Phi has stood since 1897 as the nation’s oldest honor society open to every academic discipline. Unlike many honors organizations that focus on a single field of study, this one celebrates excellence across the board. Entry is strictly by invitation, reserved for the top 7.5% of undergraduate juniors and the top 10% of seniors and graduate students. For those who earn a spot, the benefits are substantial: access to scholarships, graduate fellowships, and a far-reaching network of scholars from virtually every profession and area of study.
The upcoming ceremony will include the formal signing of the chapter charter, with university leadership, faculty organizers, and Phi Kappa Phi representatives all taking part. The event will also feature remarks centered on academic excellence and the society’s guiding mission.
Also worth a look: Mitolyn, Built Around the Purple Peel Exploit, has been Launched, Designed to Enhance Mitochondrial Health & Manage Weight and Out Today: “My Favorite Things” by Award-winning Vocalist Nicole Henry.
“Bringing Phi Kappa Phi to Stanton University is a recognition of what our students have earned through their commitment to learning. This chapter will give them a lasting connection to a national community of scholars, and it will give our whole campus a reason to celebrate academic achievement.” — Dr. Ellen Lee, Vice President, Stanton University
Local media are encouraged to attend and cover the milestone event. Journalists and photographers are welcome to be present for the ceremony. For additional details or to arrange media coverage, contact KKanwar@stanton.edu.
About Stanton University
Stanton University is a private, nonprofit institution based in Anaheim, California, with an additional satellite campus in Los Angeles. Founded in 1996 and accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, the university offers associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees both on campus and online. Its academic programs span business administration, information systems management, liberal studies, media communications, and TESOL. The institution’s stated mission is to deliver an affordable, high-quality education within a culturally diverse setting that equips students for career success. More information is available at www.stanton.edu.
About Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Kappa Phi, established in 1897, is the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Each year, it inducts roughly 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff, and alumni. The society currently maintains chapters at more than 300 select colleges and universities throughout the United States and its territories. Invitation-only membership extends to the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students, the top 7.5 percent of juniors, and faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have attained scholarly distinction. The Society’s mission is to “cultivate a community that celebrates and advances the love of learning.” For more information, visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org.
Why it matters: This installation signals more than a ceremonial milestone — it gives Stanton’s highest-achieving students a direct pathway into a national network of scholars, with access to funding and fellowship opportunities that can shape academic and professional trajectories. For the campus community, it also establishes a lasting culture of recognizing and rewarding intellectual achievement.
Media Department
Stanton University
+1 714-539-6561
Visit us on social media:
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
