Events and News
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Oct. 21, 2026
For the Fall Newsletter of the Department of Philosophy here at Kent State, Prof. David Pereplyotchik sat down with the newest faculty member of our department, Prof. Matthew Coate, to find out a little more about him.DP: Thank you for joining us on this fine morning, Dr. Coate…
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Oct. 21, 2026
MC: I'm speaking now with David Pereplyotchik, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Kent State University, who has just recently returned from his FPIL (aka sabbatical), and I'd like to talk to David about his experience. I'll begin just by asking David about his research…
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Oct. 7, 2026
Two faculty members in the Department of Philosophy are making important contributions to the field of medical ethics.Dr. Kimberly Garchar is currently consulting as a clinical ethics consultant for Akron Children’s Hospital. This is a departure from her work with other general…
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Oct. 7, 2026
The Department of Philosophy was pleased to welcome another Veroni speaker in Fall 2026: Dr. Murilo Karasinski who is a Professor and Researcher in Bioethics at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), Brazil. PUCPR is a sister school to KSU, and KSU faculty…
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May 5, 2026
The Kent State Student Center was filled with celebration and pride as the College of Sciences and Humanities at Kent State University recognized its top student leaders, along with one distinguished faculty member and advisor, at the annual Dean’s Undergraduate Student…
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May 1, 2026
Critical thinking, careful reading and ethical reasoning are not confined to just one career path.For Kent State senior Maggie McNamara, those skills, developed through her time studying philosophy, have opened doors to future career opportunities.
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May 1, 2025
At the intersection of healthcare and philosophy one Kent State University alumna is hoping to make a profound impact by helping medical professionals navigate the ethical complexities of patient care. Mallory Wietrzykowski, a Kent State University M.A. (Philosophy, 2023)…
July 1, 2016
The following experts from Kent State University are available to media covering the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Their areas of expertise and topics they can discuss are provided, as well as links to additional information and contact information. Areas…
