The Conversation: If it looks like a dire wolf, is it a dire wolf? How to define a species is a scientific and philosophical question

5/30/2025

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Philosophy student wins prestigious Churchill Scholarship to the UK
Maggie Nelson has recently won her fifth national prestigious scholarship.
Philosophy Club builds sense of community and encourages discussion
Joining a club or organization is a great way to make friends, explore new interests and create a sense of belonging on campus. The Philosophy Club in the College of Liberal Arts builds on these qualities through engaging in thought and encouraging discussion.
Aeon: Playing in flatland
Professor of Philosophy Elay Shech discusses anyons, a third class of particles that physicists believe could exist, but only in 2D, for Aeon.
Student Spotlight: Connor Fogal, Philosophy and Economics
Read how Connor Fogal acquired his affinity for philosophy and why he values it not only for its classroom experiences but also expanding his view of the world.
Two Liberal Arts students named Goldwater Scholars
The scholarship is widely considered the most prestigious award in the United States for undergraduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Jennifer Lockhart receives NEH fellowship at Fordham University's Orthodox Christian Studies Center
Lockhart will work on a book project that situates Orthodox ascetic practices within a virtue ethical framework.

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