Stories tagged with: Department of Philosophy

'Don't waste your time': Fellowship keeps Sarah Ladipo at OHIO

February 13, 2024 The David M. Crane fellowship allows this 2023 Commencement speaker to continue her studies at the university she loves.

Students from five colleges admitted to Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture program

October 24, 2023 The Center for Law, Justice & Culture announced its next cohort of Ohio University students that have been admitted to the undergraduate Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture program.

Mock Trial Team selects 2023-24 members amid steep competition

September 28, 2023 The Ohio University Mock Trial Team selected 20 students, including three first-year students, to form two teams for the 2023-24 academic year.

Ohio University and Dilley family unite to make higher education more accessible for West Virginia students

May 3, 2023 An Ohio University education will be more affordable for select students from West Virginia thanks to a new scholarship fund created by a family with multigenerational ties to OHIO. The Dilley Family Scholarship for West Virginia was established with funding from the Dilley family combined with The OHIO MatchTM funds to create a $1 million endowment.

Ashley Labodda examines desire and reason in the moral motivations for altruism

April 20, 2023 Ashley Labodda thought she was headed to medical school, until she found her way to Ohio University. Now instead of asking patients about their symptoms, she's asking philosophical questions about human motivations and morals.

Philosophy Forum hosts Arthur Ripstein discussing 'Domination, Discretion, and Arbitrariness' on April 20

March 21, 2023 The Ohio University Philosophy Forum presents a public lecture by Arthur Ripstein on “Domination, Discretion, and Arbitrariness” on Thursday, April 20.

Pre-Law Day features law school and career panels, resume review and more on March 2

February 9, 2023 Pre-Law Day on March 2 is an excellent opportunity for pre-law students at Ohio University to connect with alumni and explore their interest in law school and the legal profession.

Alumnus Pete Stoy finds President Ping's 'truth and meaning' in healthcare executive leadership

February 2, 2023 Alumnus Pete Stoy came to Ohio University thinking he was preparing for law school. Instead, he turned his philosophy degree into a career in health-care executive leadership,.

Leighton Heiner introduces first-year students to pre-law community at OHIO

November 17, 2022 Leighton Heiner believes in the "community" part of being a pre-law learning community leader for first-year students at Ohio University.

Pre-law students visit four law schools in two days

November 15, 2022 The Ohio University chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity sent 24 students to visit law schools across the state on Oct. 21-22.

Mock Trial names team, including nine first-year students

September 29, 2022 The Ohio University Mock Trial Team selected 20 students, including nine first-year students, for two teams for the 2022-23 academic year.

Students design Black History of Ohio University Tour for Black Alumni Reunion

September 14, 2022 The tour was developed by Ohio University history students who wanted to highlight the story of Black perseverance, Black Education, and Black opportunity.

Rice scholar to discuss 'impossible' paranormal phenomena and the reaches of imagination on Oct. 20

September 8, 2022 The Drs. Ram and Sushila Gawande Speaker Series features Jeffrey J. Kripal discussing "Archives of the Impossible: The Further Reaches of the Imagination" on Oct. 20.

Students invited to apply for Center for Student Legal Services Board of Directors

September 6, 2022 The Center for Student Legal Services is a non-profit law firm dedicated to providing legal advice and representation to Ohio University students.

South African human rights advocate brings his work to OHIO this fall

August 10, 2022 South African human rights advocate Mohamed "Shafie" Ameermia arrives in Athens on Sept. 1, bringing with him a lifetime of expertise and experience to share with OHIO students.