Top Seniors Win Awards

The NC State Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies celebrated the academic achievements of two of its top graduating seniors at its spring graduation ceremony on May 2. The awards were presented by faculty members who had worked closely with the award winners.

The Religious Studies Prize in Honor of Professor W. Curtis Fitzgerald

The Religious Studies Prize in Honor of Professor W. Curtis Fitzgerald goes to the outstanding senior majoring in religious studies. This year’s winner was Kyleigh Pegram, who received the award from Jason Bivins, professor of religious studies. At the same ceremony Kyleigh graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Religious Studies, a B.A. in History, and minors in Criminology and French.

The Philosophy Prize in Honor of Professor Robert S. Bryan

The Philosophy Prize in Honor of Professor Robert S. Bryan goes to the outstanding senior majoring in philosophy. The winner was Rose Amburose, who received the award from Marina Bykova, professor of philosophy. Rose also graduated summa cum laude, with a B.A. in Philosophy with a concentration in Philosophy of Law and a Bachelors in Social Work.