News and Events

Virtual Philosophy Conferences and Series

• Applied Deontological Ethics Mini-Conference, “Evaluating Political Systems and Leaders.” The Lawn Chaiir Philosophy Foundation.  https://lcpfoundation.org/

Undergraduate Philosophy Conferences

SIU Edwardsville Annual Undergraduate Philosophy Conference Call for Papers.

Johns Hopkins University’s first annual Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium.  Here’s the main web site and here is the application portal. 

Undergraduate Workshops

• Summer Cusp, a workshop for undergraduate students in philosophy who are planning to continue to graduate school. 

Undergraduate Philosophy Journals

• Scientia et Humanitas at MTSU, accepting submissions for peer-reviews journal open to all MTSU students.Submission deadline: 18 October 2024
• Philologi, an undergraduate philosophy journal, edited by students, is restarting and seeks submissions.
• Aperto Animo is a student-run, not-for-profit publication registered with the Library of Congress. The undergraduate philosophy journal Aperto Animo (ISSN 2694-667X), is affiliated with the Philosophy Dept. at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Online Submission Form.
• Stance, Undergraduate Philosophy Student Journal.
• Scientia et Humanitas, a journal published by the MTSU Honors College.
• Arete, Undergraduate Philosophy Journal, Rutgers University.
• Stance, Call for Papers. 

Undergraduate Philosophy News

• Reasons for taking Philosophy classes!

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants

URECA Grants for 2024.

Tennessee Rural Fellowship Program A two year fellowship with a $55,000 base salary.

MTSU Scholarships page and other funding opportunities.

MTSU Liberal Arts Scholarships.

Truman Scholarship. Interested students must graduate with a 3.0 GPA or higher. A Truman Scholar is someone who is a “Change Agent” in our society.  The Truman pays for graduate school costs. MTSU Fellowship Interest Forms. You may also email Laura Clippard with questions.

Dr. Anne Moses IGNITE Fellowship. A paid fellowship program for passionate young leaders who want to jump-start their public service careers, specifically it is intended to mobilize women on college campuses to become civically and politically engaged.

PPIA Program works to promote the inclusion and full participation of underrepresented groups in public service and to advance their leadership roles throughout our civic institutions serving domestic and international affairs. For more information here at MTSU, contact Laura Clippard.

Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink Research Internship for Summer 2024 in Canada.

Graduate Programs

• Masters in Liberal Studies at Georgetown University.
• University of Louisville Interdisciplinary MA in Health Care Ethics.
• University of Florida Graduate Program in Philosophy is accepting applications. Link to apply.
• Ohio University MA program.
• Georgia State University MA program in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
• University of Georgia, MA and PhD program, applications for Graduate School in Philosophy. 
• Marquette University applications for the MA in philosophy.
• The MA program in philosophy at the University of Mississippi.  
• The American Philosophical Association (APA) Guide to Graduate Programs in Philosophy
• George Washington University has announced a new M.A. in philosophy that complements the longstanding M.A. in Philosophy and Social Policy. More information can be found on the GWU website.
• Texas State University is accepting applications for a Masters program in Applied Philosophy and Ethics. 
• University of Florida Graduate Program in Philosophy Call for Applications.
• Western Michigan University Philosophy Department’s Masters Program .

Philosophy Profession

• Daily Nous. A source for news about the philosophy profession
• An essay that addresses Philosophy as a good major for employment.

Miscellany

• World Languages and Cultures Club. Language Tables. Meeting times included in link.
• The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) will host two professional development events on Monday, October 21. Students do not need to sign up to attend, but signing up helps inform our community members about how many students will attend. All MTSU employees and community members are accepting of all confidence levels and will be patient throughout the events. A student may attend one or both. These events are only for undergraduate liberal arts majors and are in-person only. No resume or formal attire is needed. Form link to sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/ZbLUHWj1tR
  • The CLA Elevator Pitch Workshop
  • Monday, October 21 • Andrew L. Todd Hall 206 • 4:30pm – 5:30pm
  • The Career Development Center will assist students with creating an elevator pitch to showcase skills, experience, and personal qualities. An elevator pitch is a short speech that a person recites to potential employers or persons that they are networking with to convey who they are, what they do, and why they do it.
  • CLA Student Networking Reception
  • Monday, October 21 • Andrew L. Todd Hall 224A (Art Gallery) • 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • This networking event will bring students and local community members together to connect, share experiences, and foster meaningful relationships. Experience of community members includes law, government, journalism, communication, and more. It is an opportunity to gain experience in speaking about marketable skills and building a diverse network that can be invaluable for personal and professional growth. Refreshments are provided.
• The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Internship program, and application.
• NPR program on 50 great teachers, featuring Socrates
• Internship with Jean Crowe Advocacy Center, Nashville, TN. List of duties, responsibilities, etc.
• MTSU Career Leadership Badge Program.