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13 seniors named Winthrop Scholars; 40 inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
Continuing a tradition that dates back nearly 100 years, Connecticut College has named 13 seniors as Winthrop Scholars, the highest academic honor bestowed by the College. An additional 27 students were also selected for initiation into Phi Beta Kappa, the national honor society of undergraduate higher education.
The Connecticut College chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Delta of Connecticut, was established in 1935. Membership is restricted to students in their senior year. There are two elections annually, both in the senior year. Students elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa earlier in their senior year are designated Winthrop Scholars, a distinction instituted by the faculty in 1928 as a means of recognizing the highest level of scholarship and academic promise. The honor is named for John Winthrop the Younger. A highly respected scholar, Winthrop founded the city of New London and served as governor of Conn