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  • Join us and make the most of the honor you received when you were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. More info on membership »

  • 3This year PBKACA presented this year’s Distinguished Service Award to Charles Newell, former Artistic Director of Court Theatre for 30 years.

    Brian Levitsky presents the Distinguished Service Award to Charles Newell

    Brian Levitsky presents the Distinguished Service Award to Charles Newell

  • Brian Ray, 2025 PBKACA Scholarship Recipient

    We rely on our members to support our deserving scholarship recipients like 2025 recipient Brian Ray. Learn more »

  • Geoffrey Baer

    Geoffrey Baer, eight-time Emmy-winning Public Television writer, producer, and program host received our Distinguished Service Award at our 2024 Annual Dinner.

    Geoffrey Baer and John Aston

    Geoffrey Baer receiving the Distinguished Service Award

Welcome to PBKACA –
the Phi Beta Kappa Association of the Chicago Area.

Join us to turn your achievement – induction into Phi Beta Kappa during college – into more than a pin that you wear on occasion. Drawing on all that Chicago has to offer, we inspire enthusiasm for pursuits of the mind and bring like-minded people together in the support of the liberal arts.

Learn more about PBKACA »

Upcoming Events

Join your fellow keyholders for some fun – and a little intellectual stimulation – at Phi Beta Kappa Association of the Chicago Area events.

Our events regularly include:
    • Cultural events and tours
    • Book club
    • Young professionals events
    • Dining club
    • Networking events
    • Celebrations of the pursuits of the mind
    • And more!

Take a look at our events and join us! Or suggest an event by contacting us at info@pbkaca.org.

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    PBKACA Scholarship Program

    Help us support outstanding Chicago Public School students as they continue on to college with our scholarship program.