Cheers to 250 Years! Pints & Pies Trivia Night
10TH ANNUAL KEY CONNECTIONS | OCTOBER 21, 2026
What a fun evening celebrating 250 years of Phi Beta Kappa! Our 10th Annual Key Connections Pints & Pies Trivia Night brought together Phi Betes and friends at Great Heights Brewing Company for an evening of pizza, pints, laughter, and friendly competition.
Guests put their knowledge to the test with trivia spanning history, literature, science, famous Phi Beta Kappa members, and discoveries that have shaped our world over the past 250 years. There was plenty of teamwork, lively debate, and good-natured competition!
A big round of applause to this year's trivia champions! Team “Ps & Ks” took home the top prize: tickets to the 53rd Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner at The Briar Club on April 15, 2027.
A special thank-you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a success. Events like Key Connections remind us that Phi Beta Kappa is about more than academic achievement—it's about lifelong learning, meaningful friendships, and bringing curious minds together.
Relive the fun! View Event Photos
Celebrating Excellence at the 52nd Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner
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Outstanding Educator
Award Honoree Dr. Ted L. Estess, Professor and Dean Emeritus of the
Honors College at the University of Houston |
Left to right: VP of
Scholarships Martin Siegel and Elise Vo of Duchesne Academy, winner of the
2026 Jenard M. Gross Distinguished Scholar View photos from our 2025 dinner below. |
| Our Scholarship Awards Program helps dozens of outstanding Houston area students attend college each year.With my scholarship, I attended Prairie View A&M University where I graduated with honors with a B.S. in Physics. I have since gone on to get a PhD from the University of Michigan in Political Science and law degree from the University of Texas. I am now a full professor at the University of Michigan and the Director of the Institute for Research on Women and Gender. Prior to joining the faculty at Michigan, I was a professor of law at the University of Kentucky where among other leadership positions I was Director of the African American and African Studies program and the Humanities Center. I can say without question every scholarship dollar I received in the beginning gave me the opportunity to do all the things that come after. I am proud to have received this scholarship award. I am eternally grateful for the way your organization recognized my potential and I hope my achievements demonstrate why your efforts are so valuable. Melynda J. Price, High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, '91
I cannot describe how thankful I am and how helpful this scholarship will be in helping me achieve my future aspirations. Your support allows us to continue to help students like these. |
As the oldest of six children, financial assistance in attending a private university is crucial. I thank God every day for the gift of people like you, willing to assist young people in pursuit of academic excellence.
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Save the Date!
53rd Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner
Thursday, April 15, 2027 | 6:30 PM
Magnolia Ballroom | The Briar Club
Houston, Texas
Join the Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Greater Houston for an inspiring evening celebrating academic excellence and the extraordinary achievements of Houston-area high school scholars.
Each year, our Scholarship Awards Dinner brings together scholarship recipients, their families, educators, and members of the Phi Beta Kappa community to recognize exceptional students and support their pursuit of higher education.
We look forward to another memorable evening honoring the next generation of scholars and celebrating the power of education.
Please mark your calendar!
Dinner chair, honoree, and reservation details will be announced soon.
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