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Chase Wrenn Receives Franklin Research Grant

Dr. Chase Wrenn, an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy, is working to confront some of humanity’s most difficult-to-answer questions; namely, Wrenn is exploring the value of truth and why we care about it. In March and April of this year, Wrenn traveled to Scotland to the University of Edinburgh to join some of the world’s top scholars in conversations about truth. His trip was supported by the Franklin Research Grant from the American Philosophical Society, which was founded […]

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Congratulations, Spring 2013 Graduates

James Bain will begin law school at Alabama this fall. Daniel Bammerlin has taken the LSAT, and is deciding between applying to law schools and seeking an MBA. Jacob Black graduated magna cum laude, but we do not know his plans. Heather Callahan graduated with a double major in philosophy and psychology, but we do not know her plans. Spencer Carter will begin a masters program in applied statistics this fall here at UA. He was admitted to UMSL’s MA […]

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New Team Bowling Over the Competition

For the first time in the College’s history, a team of students competed in the Southeast Regional 8th Annual Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl. The students, under the leadership of Dr. Seth Bordner, an assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, traveled to St. Petersburg, Fla. in November seeking to reach the last round of competition that would qualify them for national competition. The team had a strong showing, and beat out Samford University, which is considered a top 10 contender in […]

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Department Boasts Two Leadership Board Faculty Fellows

The College of Arts and Sciences is blessed with a Leadership Board of alumni and friends who support students and faculty in the college through their donations. Each year, the Board recognizes three faculty they judge to be the best in the college in all three dimensions of a professor’s job: teaching, research, and service. Those who are selected Leadership Board Faculty Fellows receive $3,000 annually for three years to support their work. The Faculty Fellows for 2011–2014 include Professor Norvin Richards. The […]

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