Phi Alpha Theta
Virginia Regional Meeting of Phi Alpha Theta
The Alpha Alpha Iota Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta at Liberty University is pleased to host the 2025 Virginia Regional Phi Alpha Theta Conference on Saturday, March 29th, 2025. The conference will be held at the School of Business at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. It provides an opportunity for all students of history to present their research in a friendly and professional environment.
Schedule
Phi Alpha Theta Conference Program (PDF)
Hotels
While our reserved hotel block has been booked out, there are many nearby hotels. Here are a few options:
- Hilton Garden Inn Lynchburg (4025 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502)
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ (2900 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502-2212)
- Quality Inn (5604 Seminole Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24502-2202)
- Bella Vista Hotel & Suites (2900 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502-2212)
- Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg (5704 Seminole Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24502-2204)
Awards
All students are welcome to present, participate, and attend the conference. Only members of Phi Alpha Theta, however, are eligible to compete for awards. Papers and presentations will be organized into sessions based upon themes determined by the proposals received.
Additional Information
Presenters at the conference should plan for a 15–20-minute presentation (8-9 double-spaced pages). Each of our conference rooms has a smart podium from which students can project PowerPoint or other programs if needed. Time will also be allotted for audience questions.
Parking will be reserved in the Speakman Lot, located between the School of Business and the Liberty Bookstore (see images). If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Benjamin Esswein, Ph.D. at btesswein@liberty.edu or (434) 592-4039.
We look forward to seeing each of you in March!
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Alpha Theta is dedicated to recognizing and encouraging excellence in the study of history.
Chapter activities provide members with opportunities for sharing and advancing their professional interests. Lectures and field trips are designed to awaken historical interest and promote interaction between students and faculty. An annual regional meeting builds rapport with chapters at neighboring institutions.
Membership Application (docx)
Your completed application may be submitted to the reception desk in Demoss Hall, Room 4334 or emailed to Dr. Esswein at btesswein@liberty.edu.
Applications are reviewed twice a year at the beginning of each semester. Students wanting to be considered for membership in the fall semester should submit their applications no later than September 1, while those wanting to be considered in the spring semester should submit their applications no later than Feb. 1.
Phi Alpha Theta Today
Since its inauguration, Phi Alpha Theta has grown to more than 850 chapters in 50 states, more than any other accredited four-year college honor society. The total number of initiates since its inception is more than 270,000.
As part of its commitment to academic excellence, Phi Alpha Theta continues to participate actively, through its Executive Director and President, in the Association of College Honor Societies. Phi Alpha Theta enjoys the distinction of being one of three original departmental honor societies with membership in the ACHS. In 1996 Phi Alpha Theta received recognition as a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Contributions to our Society are now tax-deductible as allowed by law.
We are a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. We seek to bring students, teachers, and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist historical research and publication by our members in a variety of ways.
Contact
Dr. Ben Esswein
btesswein@liberty.edu
(434) 592-4039
DeMoss Hall, Room 4334 B