UC Irvine Phi Beta Kappa Welcomes a New President

The UC Irvine Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning, the Division of Undergraduate Education, and the Mu Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) are thrilled to welcome new Chapter President Alpesh N. Amin, MD, MBA. As president, Amin will serve a two-year term from 2025 to 2027, during which he hopes to accomplish the following strategic initiatives:

• Expanding PBK membership
• Growing the annual Book Award celebration
• Increasing PBK’s visibility
• Raising funds for chapter initiatives

Amin’s leadership style is grounded in the values of kindness, integrity, courage, and respect. He hopes to invigorate PBK with his vision centered on social justice, inclusive excellence, and creating spaces where all voices are heard and valued. Amin is excited to lead the chapter’s growth, bolster its spirit, and boost its fundraising efforts. His presidency comes at an exciting time with UC Irvine PBK celebrating the 50th anniversary of its charter last year (2025) and with the National Phi Beta Kappa Society preparing to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year (2026).

A long-time member of the national Phi Beta Kappa Society, Amin is passionate about sharing this opportunity with UC Irvine’s undergraduate student body. “Being a Phi Beta Kappa member has always been a quiet reminder to stay curious and keep learning—not just in my field, but across disciplines. It’s shaped how I think, how I lead, and how I try to engage with the world, “ he explains. “Being invited to join Phi Beta Kappa is less about the honor itself and more about what it stands for—integrity, intellectual openness, and the idea that education should serve a bigger purpose.”

For Amin, serving as UC Irvine PBK president is a full-circle moment and an opportunity to inspire the next generation of scholars and leaders:

“Being president of the Phi Beta Kappa Mu Chapter is a true honor. It represents a chance to give back to an organization that celebrates the life of the mind and the value of a broad, rigorous education. For me, it’s about fostering a community where intellectual curiosity is encouraged, where ideas are respected, and where we continue to uphold the ideals of integrity, scholarship, and service. It’s a reminder that learning is not just a means to an end, but a lifelong pursuit that shapes who we are and how we lead.”

Read the full press release at Phi Beta Kappa.