DEC ’24 GRADUATES Caleb Beers​ Caroline M. Kane​ Cimarron Rose Saunders

Celebration 2026

The Philosophy Department celebrated the Aug ’25, Dec ’25 and May ’26 graduates, the Roger Schwirck Award winners, and the Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society inductees! Aug ’25 GRADUATES Youssou CisseHeinrich W GudielKennon MillerEduardo De La Caridad Munoz Meireles DEC ’25 GRADUATES Krystal AllmonByran Edwards​Kiandra HoggardMakenze SheltonKim Stephenson MAY ’26… Continue reading…

Congratulations to our Major Abi Gallegos on completing her undergraduate degree with Disciplinary Honors in Philosophy. What a great accomplishment!

Disciplinary Honors Graduate 2026

Congratulations to our Major Abi Gallegos on completing her undergraduate degree with Disciplinary Honors in Philosophy. What a great accomplishment! Her Senior Honors Thesis was supervised by Dr. Elliot Goodine. If you’re a Major and would like to graduate with Disciplinary Honors, please get in touch with Dr. Insa Lawler… Continue reading…

Congratulations to our 2026 Schwirck Award winners! *1st place:* Reid Blanton for the paper “On Early Modern Theories of Personal Identity” *2nd Place:* Bryant Rudisill for the paper "Dual Anti-Luck Condition on Knowledge" *3rd Place:* Paul Bardinas for the paper "Elusive Certainty”"

Schwirck Award winners 2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Schwirck Award winners! 1st place: Reid Blanton for the paper “On Early Modern Theories of Personal Identity” 2nd Place: Bryant Rudisill for the paper “Dual Anti-Luck Condition on Knowledge” 3rd Place: Paul Bardinas for the paper “Elusive Certainty””

Naima Blakely

Class of 2026: Naima Blakely Blends Humanities and Philosophy to Build Her Future

Naima Blakely graduates with a double major in Liberal & Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in humanities, and Philosophy with a concentration in pre-law. Her story reflects the experience of many adult learners balancing work, caregiving, motherhood, and coursework while rediscovering their voice and long-term goals.