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NWACC announces Phi Theta Kappa members

NWACC announces Phi Theta Kappa members

BENTONVILLE -- NorthWest Arkansas Community College inducted more than 70 students into the Beta Kappa Psi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa on Nov. 3. Several students from northeast Benton County and southwest Missouri were included.

The honor society, which is recognized internationally, provides scholarships for members, along with a host of other benefits. Students in the honor society must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and have completed at least 12 credit hours per semester. Phi Theta Kappa is recognized as the official honor society for community colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges.

Students named to the society included:

• Rhonda Baker, Garfield

• Amber Lancaster and Bethany Watson, both of Pea Ridge

• Michael Harris of Washburn, Mo.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a smart choice for students wanting to pursue quality higher education. As an accredited institution through The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, NWACC is a public two-year institution that serves and strengthens its surrounding communities in Benton and Washington counties by helping our students maximize their potential and exceed expectations. With state-of-the-art facilities, NWACC provides excellent academic instruction and workforce training needed to succeed, offering personalized attention from highly respected faculty, staff, and administrators. For more information, visit www.nwacc.edu.

Community on 11/19/2014