UofL Philosophy Department

🧬 Science. Service. Advocacy.

As a molecular biology major and philosophy minor in bioethics, Maycee Decker is preparing for a future in medicine while using her platform as Miss University of Louisville to make a difference today.

After her own health journey, Maycee founded BREAST Friends, a nonprofit dedicated to educating, supporting and empowering individuals and families affected by breast cancer. Her story is a powerful reminder that leadership is rooted in compassion, purpose and service.

Read how she's combining science with advocacy to improve women's health at the link: https://artsandsciences.louisville.edu/news/science-purpose-how-miss-university-louisville-advocating-womens-health



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🎉 Hey, Cards! Your first week on campus starts here. ❤️

Join us at the College of Arts & Sciences Open House to meet faculty and staff, explore majors and minors, discover campus resources, and connect with fellow students before classes begin.

Whether you know exactly what you want to study or you're still exploring, we're here to help you make the most of your first year.

📅 Friday, August 14
🕚 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Belknap Academic Building (BAB) Lobby

We can't wait to welcome you to the A&S family!

Turn your passion for sustainability into action — and earn a scholarship while you're at it. The Kroger Scholars Program is now accepting applications from rising sophomore, junior and senior students for the 2026–27 academic year.

Receive a $4,000 scholarship ($2,000 in fall + $2,000 in spring)
Design a campus or community project focused on Zero Hunger and/or Zero Waste Collaborate with fellow scholars and sustainability leaders throughout the year

Projects can focus on topics like:
Recycling and waste diversion
Sustainable agriculture
Reducing food waste
Innovative sustainability solutions

📅 Deadline: July 30, 2026

Apply now through the link in our bio or visit: https://tinyurl.com/4y57c3kv

The MA in Applied Philosophy is delighted to invite you to our 2025-2026 Research and Fieldwork Presentations. This year, our graduate students completed longitudinal research studies on the ethical and structural complexities of sexual health amongst adolescents in the pediatric emergency department, developed a more patient-centered care approach for autistic children in emergency pediatric medicine; developed a 3-year health equity curriculum for neonatology fellows; and worked at the KY Department of Public Health developing and publicizing grant and funding opportunities for health equity across the Commonwealth. Presentations will take place on Thursday, April 23, 10:30-12:30, BAB 128. Free and open to the public.

This UofL student is doing impressive things! Including a Philosophy minor. Way to go Nora!

Turning passion into purpose! 🧠💛

Junior Norah Hill is making an impact at every level—from Louisville to the global stage.

As a double major in Neuroscience and Biology with a minor in Philosophy, she’s combining research, leadership, and compassion to support youth impacted by gun violence.

Through her work with Mission:BRAIN Foundation and Future Healers, Norah designed a Neurosurgery Coloring Book to help pediatric patients better understand their care and feel more at ease during treatment.

What started as a local, community-engaged project is now gaining global traction, with plans to expand access to patients around the world.

From leading student organizations to serving as Assistant Director of Global Communications for Mission:BRAIN, Norah is proving that science and service go hand in hand.

🔗 Read more about how Norah is turning her passion into purpose at the link: https://artsandsciences.louisville.edu/news/turning-passion-purpose-neuroscience-students-mission-support-youth-impacted-gun-violence



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A&S scholarships are open now with an extended deadline - including opportunities for a wide range of majors, interests, and experiences. Whether you are a first-year student or closer to graduation, there’s something for you.
Apply by April 10 and invest in your future!

The Philosophy department is proud to share these events where Guy Dove, Philosophy faculty and 2025-26 Bingham Faculty Fellow, will be giving a talk. Details for both can be found on the attachments.

The upcoming A&S Senior Thesis Workshop is open to students completing a major in A&S. To submit a thesis proposal, students must have 90+ credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of submission.

Want real experience with a global brand — no internship, no prior experience required? 👀

This spring, the Global Career Accelerator is bringing A&S students a free, virtual Early Talent Competition with Procter & Gamble — the company behind brands like Tide, Crest, Pantene, and Old Spice.

💼 Solve a real business challenge
🏆 Win P&G prizes + swag
🤝 Get 1:1 coaching with P&G leaders
📅 March 5 (4–5 PM ET) Kickoff | Winners announced March 13
💻 100% virtual | Open to all majors + class years
✅ No experience required

If you’re curious, creative, and want something meaningful to talk about in interviews, this is your chance to go beyond the logo and step inside the business.

🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/ykkkk6rx

These competitions are part of the Global Career Accelerator — a for-credit program connecting students with real projects from global employers.

📍The fourth (and final!) talk in our 2025-2026 Virtual Health Care Ethics Spring Speaker Series will take place TOMORROW: Wednesday, February 18, 12-1 pm ET.

🩺 The topic of this year’s series is Children’s Autonomy in Health Care. Professor Bryanna Moore (University of Rochester) will deliver a talk titled, “Authenticity as an Ethical Consideration in Pediatric Care.”

✏️Registration is required (link in comments).

☑️Continuing Education credit in Medicine, Nursing, and Social Work will be offered (additional registration required, link also in comments)

Hope to see you there! Please spread the word.