University Honor Societies

Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most esteemed academic honor society in the United States, was established to celebrate and advocate excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. The Lambda of Massachusetts Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa was established at Clark University in 1953.

This senior leadership and service honor society has a long history at Clark University. The organization today is the result of a merger of two earlier honor societies, Gryphon, the men’s honor society founded in 1909, and Pleaides, the women’s honor society founded in 1948.

Fiat Lux is a distinguished honor society for members of the senior class. Members are selected based on an application of demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, and sustained commitment to community service.