Montgomery Bohde ’26, who is earning degrees in applied mathematics and computer science with a minor in philosophy, is honored as a 2025 Astronaut Scholar.
Dr. Jordan Lavender, an assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, bridges medieval scholastic thought and early modern philosophy with innovative research on Thomas Bonarte’s theory of intentionality.
Engineering major Louis Birla ’26 has enjoyed a transformational experience studying philosophers, leading his parents to endow the first undergraduate scholarship in the Department of Philosophy.
Seven esteemed faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University have been appointed to endowed chair positions, honoring their outstanding contributions to teaching, research and service.
In honor of René Descartes' birthday (March 31), two professors from the Texas A&M Department of Philosophy share their personal journeys in philosophy, explore its changing role in society, and discuss the future of the discipline in addressing modern challenges.
Representing over a quarter of this year’s university-wide honorees, these exceptional faculty members are recognized for their excellence in teaching, research and mentoring at Texas A&M.
With the support of a grant from the Mellon Foundation, Texas A&M’s College of Arts and Sciences will launch a national center of excellence in humanities-based and community-engaged research on the social impact of environmental crises.
Dr. Santiago Castro-Gómez will visit the Texas A&M campus for a week-long residency culminating in an October 17 public lecture as part of the Melbern G. Glasscock Center’s short-term visiting fellowship program.
