Recognizing Outstanding Achievement
Phi Mu Foundation recognizes outstanding academic achievement through programs, such as an award for members who achieve above a 3.75 for a semester, and provides over $100,000 in scholarships each year for undergraduate and graduate members who excel academically.
Letter from the Academic Excellence Chair
My name is Lauren O’Callaghan and I am honored to serve as the 2026 Academic Excellence Chairwoman for the Alpha Eta Chapter. Academics are one of our top priorities in Phi Mu, and I love having the opportunity to support my sisters in their scholarship and career aspirations. Both inside and outside of the classroom, our chapter encourages members to pursue the best version of themselves. As Academic Chairwoman, I am able to provide resources and scholarship opportunities to my sisters that help them not only during their time in Phi Mu, but in the years to follow. Along with the Academic Committee, I organize weekly study nights at the house to create a supportive and collaborative environment. I also oversee major-specific groups within Phi Mu and educate members about pre-professional clubs and their benefits.
I am able to inform chapter members of various scholarship opportunities, connect members to academic resources and tutors if needed, and manage academic accountability plans for girls needing academic support. My favorite part of this position, though, is recognizing my sisters for their academic achievements. Each week, one member is highlighted for earning an A on an exam, paper, or project and is rewarded with a gift card. Additionally, chapter members who earned a 3.75-4.0+ GPA are given academic rewards each semester to acknowledge their hard work!
Our diligence and determination as a chapter is reflected through the academic accomplishments we continue to earn. For the year of 2025, Phi Mu won the highest GPA down the row awarded by Panhellenic! For Spring of 2026, 99 members earned a 4.0+ GPA, and 75 members earned a 3.75+ GPA. We are so proud of each and every one of our members and their determination as scholars and leaders both within Phi Mu and on campus!
LIOB,