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Lauren Scaffidi
Spotlight on Lauren Scaffidi (Class of 2026)

Philosophy major and student ambassador Lauren Scaffidi was celebrated this week in one of Franklin College’s stories highlighting graduating seniors. Lauren has been an exceptional student, not only in terms of her academic achievements, which are remarkable, but also in her contribution to the social life of the department. Moreover, she has served the wider Athens community from a number of different positions. In all these respects, Lauren…
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Nathan Haynes
Spotlight on Nathan Haynes (Class of 2026)

Philosophy major Nathan Haynes, who also serves as a student ambassador for the Philosophy Department, was recently featured in one of Franklin College’s stories highlighting graduating seniors. Nathan has been an outstanding student in our department for the past few years, with his teachers greatly appreciating his inquisitive spirit and writing skills. Nathan has already published an article, “Taking Pride Seriously: Race and Gender Identity…
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Front of Peabody Hall
Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities 2026

The deadline to apply for undergraduate awards & scholarships for the current academic year is 5:00 pm, Thursday, April 9, 2026. Undergraduate Philosophy students wishing to be considered for the Daniel Hart Memorial Scholarship, the Frank Harrison III Scholarship, the Horace B. Russell Prize, the Richard R. Severens Scholarship, or the William T. Blackstone Honors Memorial Scholarship can find criteria, application, and selection process…
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F25 graduates & faculty
Celebrating Fall 2025 Philosophy Graduates!

Philosophy graduates, their families & friends, and faculty gathered recently to celebrate those participating in Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies.  Dr. Gehad Abdelal and Professor Chris Cuomo Gehad Abdelal was awarded a PhD, her dissertation Islamic Feminism and the Politics of Gender: Between Liberation and Non-Western Neocolonial Domination under the direction of Professor Chris Cuomo. Dr. Abdelal is currently a visiting…
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Inside-Out Sp2026
Application Deadline Oct 20: Inside-Out Prison Exchange PHIL3700S

The deadline to apply to participate in the Spring 2026 Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program via enrollment in PHIL 3700S (Criminal Justice Ethics) or SOCI 4470S (Seminar in Deviance & Social Control) is October 20--click here for course & application details. Inside-Out is an opportunity for a small group of students from UGA and a group of residents at the Clarke County Jail to exchange ideas and perceptions about crime and justice, the…
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In the News: Philosophy Majors Among Lowest Unemployment Rates

A recent article on Entrepreneur.com, "These Are the College Majors With the Lowest Unemployment Rates — and Philosophy Ranks Higher Than Computer Science" analyzes data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to find that Philosophy majors are among the most highly employed college graduates. "Companies are increasing their recruitment of humanities majors to obtain diverse perspectives," the article states, noting that Philosophy majors have…
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spring 25 UGA Phil graduates
Spring 2025 Graduates & Award Winners Celebrated

The Department of Philosophy recently honored Spring/Summer 2025 graduates and award winners at an outdoor reception prior to the UGA Spring Commencement ceremony. Graduates, faculty, and friends and family gathered to enjoy refreshments in front of Peabody Hall and each graduating student received a gift bag including gift cards and memorabilia from the Philosophy Department. We are so proud of these students and know that they will find great…
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UGA Ethics Bowl team 2025
Ethics Club Places Second in Spring Ethics Bowl

Congratulations to the Ethics Club at UGA on their second place finish in the University of Chicago Spring Ethics Bowl on April 26th. UGA's team placed higher than several prominent schools, finishing with a record of 3-1 to overcome third place Harvard University (2-1-1) and falling just shy of first place Taylor University (4-0). All three match wins were awarded by a consensus judge opinion, while the single loss was given by a split decision…
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bioethics minor
UGA Philosophy Announces New Minor in Bioethics

The UGA Department of Philosophy is excited to announce a new minor in Bioethics to enhance students’ ability to think and argue in a manner that will benefit them in a variety of careers and areas of post-graduate study. Bioethics is the interdisciplinary study of ethical and philosophical issues that arise in the context of medicine and bioresearch. The Minor in Bioethics provides students with the opportunity to achieve a deeper understanding…
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Sp25UGAPhilscholarships
Philosophy Scholarship Application Deadline March 31

The Department of Philosophy offers multiple annual scholarships and awards for undergraduate students. Award amounts and application details vary. The Spring 2025 application deadline is March 31. These scholarships include: Daniel Hart Memorial Scholarship Frank Harrison III Scholarship Horace B. Russell Prize Richard R. Severens Scholarship William T. Blackstone Honors Memorial Scholarship Click here for full application…
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