Alpha Delta Theta chapter

Phi Alpha Theta is a national honor society for students and scholars of history. Skidmore College’s Alpha Delta Tau chapter was established on April 20, 1989.

Through the Skidmore chapter, members can connect with other students who share an interest in history and participate in academic, service, social, and other chapter activities.

Visit the Phi Alpha Theta website

Who is eligible for Phi Alpha Theta?

You do not need to be a history major or minor to join Phi Alpha Theta.

Students are eligible for consideration after:

• Completing at least four history courses
• Earning a cumulative GPA of at least 3.40 in history courses
• Earning an overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.20
• Ranking in the top 35% of their class

Membership and induction

Phi Alpha Theta membership requires a one-time $50 initiation fee. Skidmore holds initiation ceremonies during the spring semester.

New members receive a membership certificate and a one-year subscription to The Historian, Phi Alpha Theta’s journal. Members are also encouraged to participate in chapter activities and other opportunities offered through the honor society.

Current members

2025-2026 inductees:

• Sabeena Ali
• Lucy S. Altman-Coe
• Cassie S. Handler
• Julia B. Henslee
• O. Kagan
• Brook H. Kafafian
• Evan C. Kitt
• Dante Morse
• Cate Calnan Mullholland
• Alexandra C. Vickery
• Hope F. Wahrman
• Adam D. Berger
• Claire E. Butkin
• Madison M. Manning
• Justin M. Pollard
• Claudia L. Schneider
• Virginia P. Slaughter
• Campbell E. Smith
• Penelope P. Winterbottom
• Alice M. Wrede