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Founded in 1776 at the College of William & Mary, what is the oldest academic honor society in the United States?

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Phi Beta Kappa

Its name is derived from the Greek phrase 'Philosophia Biou Kybernētēs,' which translates to 'Love of learning is the guide of life.'

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