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2021

Faculty

John McHugh newly tenured professor

Denison University's Board of Trustees has awarded tenure to John McHugh.

Date: April 5, 2021

2020

Faculty

Professor Emeritus Ron Santoni selected for Who's Who

Professor Emeritus Ronald E. Santoni has been presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who.

Date: July 28, 2020

Faculty

Prof. Tony Lisska acclaimed by Marquis' Who's Who

Professor of Philosophy Tony Lisska has been recognized by Marguis Who's Who with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Date: January 16, 2020

2018

Faculty

Prof. Sam Cowling Explores ‘Abstract Entities’ in New Book

Associate Professor of Philosophy Sam Cowling’s new book, “Abstract Entities” asks challenging questions.

Date: September 5, 2018

Spotlights

5 questions with Philosophy’s Sam Cowling

Cowling discusses his love of comics, how they fit into philosophy, and what students should expect in his classes.

Denison Magazine

The Office: Steve Vogel

Knapp 205: The classic office of Steve Vogel, Professor & Maria Theresa Barney Chair of Philosophy

Academics, mentorship, & internship solidify career choice

Academics, mentorship and an internship in Columbus gave international citizen Aayush Nema '21 the key to his future course as an economic researcher.

Q&A with Rob Moore '12, principal at Scioto Analysis

Philosophy major Rob Moore '12 is the principal for Scioto Analysis, a public policy analysis firm based in Columbus, Ohio.

How We Learn

Life Wisdom From On and Off the Field

At Denison, learning happens in and out of the classroom. Henry DeCamp '19 shares some of his hard-won life philosophy.

Where We Go

Social Justice Entrepreneur

Mrinalini Mitra ’20 founded a nonprofit to connect people & global resources. One of her first efforts was a conference for young women in India.

Professor John McHugh, Benjamin Keefer '19 and Audrey Kirkley '20

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The Meaning of Life?

Two summer scholar researchers take ten weeks to dive into one of the big questions in life: What is morality?

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Sharing The Light

Even as a young girl, Mishti Mitra ’20 was able to imagine herself in another person’s circumstances.

How We Learn

The 'spectre' of Marxism

Marx's wide influence across disciplines was celebrated during a two-day event.

How We Learn

Searching for the right question

A powerful museum exhibit was the impetus of a discussion on tragedy and more.

How We Learn

Are shopping malls part of nature?

For DU Professor Steve Vogel the environment has to include the man-made world.

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Philosophy Past

Professor Sam Cowling discusses the Philosophy Department's rich and interesting history here at Denison in a podcast for the Tuesday Lunch Series.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy Dr. John McHugh

How We Learn

John McHugh wins DCGA Award

Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy Dr. John McHugh was the first recipient of the DCGA Faculty Member of the Year Award in May 2013.

How We Learn

This is Denison: Mark Moller

A conversation with Mark Moller, dean of first-year students, philosophy professor and, yes, a Winnie the Pooh fan.

Where We Go

Thomas E. Skidmore '54

Harvard offered Thomas Skidmore '54 a post-doctoral fellowship in 1961 to change his history specialty to Modern Latin America.

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Departmental Fellows

Three Denison professors awarded tenure in 2024

Inside-the-beltway internship yields great experiences

Denison’s Liv Gjestvang recognized as technology leader

What's Happening

2021

2020

2018

Spotlights

5 questions with Philosophy’s Sam Cowling

The Office: Steve Vogel

Academics, mentorship, & internship solidify career choice

Q&A with Rob Moore '12, principal at Scioto Analysis

Life Wisdom From On and Off the Field

Social Justice Entrepreneur

The Meaning of Life?

Sharing The Light

The 'spectre' of Marxism

Searching for the right question

Are shopping malls part of nature?

Philosophy Past

John McHugh wins DCGA Award

This is Denison: Mark Moller

Thomas E. Skidmore '54

What's Happening

Philosophy Fellows 2023-2024

Philosophy prize honors beloved professor Anthony Lisska

Cliff Kipp '99: ED of Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation