Convocation
All students earning degrees in History or Philosophy since Fall 2025 are invited to participate in the 2026 History & Philosophy Departmental Convocation, including those who intend to graduat
Philosophy student to put Humanities in Action in C-U community
Philosophy and Spanish major Michelle Cordova (class of 2028) was selected as a spring 2026 Humanities in Action scholar by We CU and the Humanities Research Institute. The...
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Andrew Smith receives LAS Student Academic Affairs Office Employee of the Month Award
Smith, our academic advisor, was recognized for his excellent service and commitment to student success.
Workshops and Reading Groups
The Department of Philosophy has a variety of reading groups for faculty and graduate students.
CS+ Philosophy Major with Distinction
To become a candidate for graduation with distinction in CS+Philosophy, a student must satisfy the major requirements and must satisfy the further requirements of either the Thesis option or the Co
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Paul Tran-Hoang
Professor Paul Tran-Hoang's research research focuses on logic, philosophy of logic, and philosophy of mathematics. He's also interested in the history of science and 19th and 20th century philosophy...
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Professor Paul Tran-Hoang joins the Department of Philosophy at the University of Illinois
This fall the Department of Philosophy welcomed professor Paul Tran-Hoang to our faculty as an assistant professor. Previously, he was a visiting assistant professor at Vassar College. Tran-Hoang's research focuses on logic, philosophy of logic, and philosophy of mathematics. Read a Q&A to...
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Professor John Schwenkler named recipient of Study in a Second Discipline Program
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences has awarded funding to professor John Schwenkler through the Study in a Second Discipline Program, which gives professors time and support to push beyond their primary discipline and cultivate new scholarly tools.
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Tracing the origins of terrorism: Q&A with professor Verena Erlenbusch-Anderson
Professor Verena Erlenbusch-Anderson has spent her career exploring the idea of terrorism. She's currently working on a new book that investigates the origins of terrorism in the United States. Read a Q&A to learn more about her work.
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Undergraduate Spotlight: Max Fan
Max Fan is a philosophy + CS major.
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