Carol Jisnely Morel inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at Wofford College

2017 May 19

Carol Jisnely Morel, a member of the class of 2017, was accorded Wofford College's highest academic honor Tuesday, May 9, when she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.

Morel is majoring in chemistry and environmental studies. A Bonner Scholar, she conducted research in Arizona at Biosphere 2 lab and presented her findings at the SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum and the American Chemical Society national meeting. A candidate for both a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science degree, Meggs plans to pursue graduate work in hydrology at the University of Maryland..

Thirty-seven Wofford College students and recent graduates were initiated as members-in-course during the ceremony that marked the 76th anniversary of Phi Beta Kappa at Wofford.

Students are normally considered for election to Phi Beta Kappa at Wofford after they have earned 100 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.600. Election is not automatic. Resident members of the chapter consider scholarship, character, intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, diversity of academic interests and pursuits, and other factors in the election process The chapter may elect only 10 percent of a graduating class in any year.