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Lead campus-wide conversations. Get up-close and personal with renowned philosophers. Prepare for graduate studies.

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An opportunity to address the ways philosophy touches on important issues of our time
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The philosophy department gives out awards for excellence in philosophy
These Charles E. Lake Memorial Awards are available to first-year, sophomore, junior and senior students. 2024 recipients were:
- First-Year 鈥� Spencer Dykstra and Samantha Eriks
- Sophomore 鈥� Stephen Price
- Junior 鈥� Ava Arendt and Bryan Forrest
- Senior 鈥� William Cooke and Sander Owens
James B. Allis Philosophia Award
- Xander Lams

Philosophy students present research.

Independent studies are research and writing projects studying a particular philosopher or topic in-depth. These lead to a piece of writing that demonstrates strong philosophical scholarship.
Students should speak to the department chair or a faculty member with expertise in their chosen area for more information.

Students have worked with philosophy faculty to and to present papers of their own and co-written papers at professional conferences
Students have made important contributions to books such as , , and

Dr. Kate Finley working with a student for a research project

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Our degree programs pair well with nearly any other discipline across campus.

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