History majors Kaitlyn Buls and Deanna Grelecki have been inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Luther is one of the few higher education institutions in the United States with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a scholastic organization that recognizes students who have achieved distinction in the liberal arts and sciences. In accordance with the regulations of the national governing body of Phi Beta Kappa, members are elected on the basis of broad cultural interests, scholarly achievement, and good character.

The specific criteria for eligibility for election to Phi Beta Kappa at Luther include but are not limited to the following:

• a senior must have at least 94 hours of liberal arts work (of the 128 hours required for graduation) with a high standard of scholastic achievement;
• candidates must also fulfill the college requirements in mathematics and language.