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In Memoriam: Sean Foran

Published: March 28, 2018

We’re very sad to have learned that our graduate alumnus Sean Foran died last summer from brain cancer. Sean began the program in 1989, finishing in 1997.  His dissertation, Animal…

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Congratulations to Brian Hutler!

Published: February 1, 2018

We are pleased to announce that Brian Hutler has filed his dissertation, “Cooperation, Religious Freedom, and the State,” and it has been accepted. His PhD degree will be awarded on…

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Congratulations Yost Prize Winners!

Published: October 9, 2017

The Yost Prize is given annually in honor of Robert M. Yost for excellent performance in teaching.  Congratulations to our 2016-17 winners Jenna Donohue, Kim Johnston, and John Kardosh!

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In Memoriam: Tim Hall

Published: August 16, 2017

It is with great sadness that we report that our graduate alumnus Tim Hall has died.  Tim entered the graduate program in 1992 and finished his PhD in 2003. He…

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Congratulations to Laura Gillespie!

Published: August 2, 2017

We are pleased to announce that Laura Gillespie has filed her dissertation, “On the Possibility and Permissibility of Interpersonal Punishment,” and it has been accepted. Her PhD degree will be…

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Congratulations to Carnap Prize Winner!

Published: July 12, 2017

We’re pleased to announce that Kevin Lande is the winner of the 2016-17 Carnap Prize for his paper entitled “Parts of Perception.” More information regarding the prize can be found here and a…

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