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- The Department of Philosophy is proud to announce that Sylvia E, a junior majoring in philosophy and brain and cognitive science, was awarded a Barry M. Goldwater scholarship for her potential to contribute to the advancement of research in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering.... Read full story Philosophy Undergraduate Student Sylvia E awarded Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
- An annual study of recent alumni reports 96% of philosophy and history majors (combined) who graduated during the most recent 2022-2023 period secured their first destination within six months of commencement. Looking more closely into this data 99% of philosophy majors secured a first destination... Read full story 99 percent of Recent Illinois Philosophy Majors Secure First Destination
- The Department of Philosophy is pleased to announce that four new professors have decided either to join our faculty this fall or visit during the year. These announcements (which are subject to Board approval) come as the department continues to move forward with another senior... Read full story The Philosophy Department Welcomes Four Professors in the Fall, while Another Senior Search Continues
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Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Kuo (Consulting Analyst/JD at Chicago)
Jennifer Kuo is a Senior Consulting Analyst at Accenture and Incoming JD Candidate at the University of Chicago Law School. She graduated from Illinois in 2020 with double degrees in Philosophy and Finance.
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Faculty Spotlight: Jonathan Livengood
Jonathan Livengood is an Associate Professor of Philosophy, who works primarily in the philosophy of science, metaphysics, epistemology, and experimental philosophy. Most of his research is motivated in some way by an interest in scientific method—an interest he’s had since he first read C.S. Peirce’s Illustrations of the Logic of Science as an undergraduate.