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Faculty Profile Interview: Matthew Coate

Oct. 21, 2026
For the Fall Newsletter of the Department of Philosophy here at Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø, 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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Faculty Profile Interview: David Pereplyotchik

Oct. 21, 2026
MC:  I'm speaking now with David Pereplyotchik, Associate Professor of Philosophy at 91¿´Æ¬Íø, 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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Philosophy Faculty Bring Their Expertise to the Medical Profession

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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Murilo Karasinski standing in front of the lecture area presenting. Additionally, there is an image of the flyer that was shared for the Veroni lecture. It has the date of the past event and information about the subject.

Department of Philosophy Hosts Veroni Lecture, September 2026

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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College Honors Outstanding Student Leaders, Faculty and Advisor at Annual Awards Ceremony

May 5, 2026
The Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Student Center was filled with celebration and pride as the College of Sciences and Humanities at 91¿´Æ¬Íø recognized its top student leaders, along with one distinguished faculty member and advisor, at the annual Dean’s Undergraduate Student…
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Philosophy opens doors for Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø senior weighing futures in law and medicine

May 1, 2026
Critical thinking, careful reading and ethical reasoning are not confined to just one career path.For Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø senior Maggie McNamara, those skills, developed through her time studying philosophy, have opened doors to future career opportunities.
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Being a Hospital’s Moral Compass

May 1, 2025
At the intersection of healthcare and philosophy one 91¿´Æ¬Íø alumna is hoping to make a profound impact by helping medical professionals navigate the ethical complexities of patient care. Mallory Wietrzykowski, a 91¿´Æ¬Íø M.A. (Philosophy, 2023)…
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Experts Available for the RNC

July 1, 2016
  The following experts from 91¿´Æ¬Íø 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…
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