Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Sep 30, 2024

Philosophy Majors Attend Summer Programs

Two NC State philosophy majors participated in week-long philosophy programs for students from groups underrepresented in the field of philosophy.

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Sep 27, 2024

Where Culture and Social Sciences Define Innovation

Meet three outstanding CHASS students, including philosophy major Rose Amburose. These students have found the perfect place to explore interdisciplinary interests where their creativity and curiosity meet.

Sep 5, 2024

New Faculty Join the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Three new tenure-track faculty joined our ranks in Fall 2024.

Aug 29, 2024

PRS Represents at Packapalooza

For the first time ever, the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies participated in Packapalooza™, NC State’s signature all-day block party and street festival.

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Aug 28, 2024

NC State Secures $500K NEH Grant to Launch AI Center in CHASS

An intercollege, interdisciplinary team of NC State researchers led by humanities scholars received a $500,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to establish an AI center in CHASS to explore the ethical implications of the technology.

Aug 14, 2024

Is Diversity in Public Schools Essential?

Professor Karey Harwood provides insights on the challenges and successes public schools face in achieving and maintaining educational equity.

Jul 28, 2024

In Memoriam: Bruce Mullin

Robert Bruce Mullin, formerly Professor of Religion at NC State, died on July 11, 2024, at the age of seventy.

Jul 12, 2024

NC State to Host Conference on Paradoxes

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies will be hosting its eighth biennial Logic and Cognitive Science Initiative (LACSI) Conference on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14. The topic of the conference will be paradoxes.

Jun 28, 2024

In Brief: More News from the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Leadership Changes: After twenty years as head of the department, Michael Pendlebury retired on January 1, 2024. Stephen Puryear, Professor of Philosophy and Associate Head, served as interim head in Spring 2024 and was appointed as the ongoing head from July 1, 2024. Robert Mabrito served as interim associate head during Spring 2024. Karey Harwood…

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Jun 24, 2024

Spring Graduation Reaches New Heights

Eighteen students graduated with degrees in one or more of our disciplines this spring. A remarkable two-thirds of these graduated with honors: eight summa cum laude (GPA ≥ 3.75), one magna cum laude (GPA 3.5–3.749), and three cum laude (GPA 3.25–3.449). One graduate also completed the University Honors Program and two completed the University Scholars…