Alpha Nu Chapter of Phi Beta Delta

Northeastern University’s Alpha Nu Chapter of Phi Beta Delta was established on February 27, 1986, as one of 38 charter institutions founding the national organization. Since then, Phi Beta Delta has grown to more than 140 chapters in 40 states and six countries. Each April, ISSI hosts an induction ceremony, recognizing approximately 45 individuals who have helped to advance the goals of international education in the scholarly and intercultural arenas.

The goals of the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society are:

• To recognize the scholarly achievement of international students and scholars, U.S. students who have studied abroad, and faculty and staff who are involved in international activities

• To serve as a vehicle for the development of academic-based international programming

• To provide a network on each campus of faculty, staff, and students involved in international endeavors

• To extend this network to thousands of members in chapters across the country and throughout the world

The Greek letters in Phi Beta Delta stand for the following:

Phi (philomatheia) - love of knowledge
Beta (biotremmonia) - valuing of human life
Delta (diapheren) - achieving excellence

The colors chosen for the honor society are red and gold. Red symbolizes the strength and diversity of humankind and gold is a symbol for the sun from which all people and cultures draw strength and life. The crest of the society was designed with a globe, a torch, the sun, a book, and a shield. The globe represents the international perspective of the society's members. The torch symbolizes the leadership and influence of the society. The sun stands for the energy from which all cultures draw strength. The book symbolizes the coining and sharing of knowledge. The shield represents the preservation of academic freedom. The society's motto, "Scientia Mutua Mundi” (World's Shared Knowledge) is inscribed at the base of the crest.