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Philosophy Alumni Newsletter Stories

Philosophy Club Updates

The Philosophy Club is back again, welcoming all students to engage in philosophical conversation weekly!

Ethics Club Wins National Title

Last March, the Ethics Club won the 30th Annual Association for Practical and Professional Ethics Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl, earning the team its first national title.

Raft Debate Victory

Which discipline should survive a desert island to save humanity? Playing the Devil’s Advocate at the annual Raft Debate, Teaching Professor Jonah Goldwater successfully convinced attendees to leave the humanities, sciences, and social sciences behind!

Professor Matthew Haug Recently Promoted

Matthew Haug was promoted to Full Professor. He is currently working with Professor Meghan Quinn (W&M, Psychological Sciences) to test the “indirect harmony hypothesis” about self-control as a personality trait, which he defended in his 2025 book, Rethinking Self-Control.