Cristian Glenn Widenhouse inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at Wofford College

2018 May 11

Cristian Glenn Widenhouse, a member of the class of 2018, was accorded Wofford College's highest academic honor Tuesday, May 8, when he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Widenhouse is majoring in computer science with a minor in philosophy.

Thirty-seven Wofford College students were initiated as members-in-course during the ceremony that marked the 77th 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.