The philosophy department holds yearly awards for its graduate students to recognize outstanding Research, Teaching, and Service. A jury made up of both faculty and students decides on the recipients. The nomination period typically opens in January and runs until February 25th of each year. Undergraduate students are encouraged to nominate graduate instructors. Following this period, anyone who has been nominated can submit a formal application. For more information, refer to Awards Information and Nomination Form.
To view the Penn State University and College of the Liberal Arts Graduate Student Awards Information please visit the Awards Information Page.
2024 Graduate Award Winners
2023 Graduate Award Winners
2022 Graduate Award Winners
2021 Graduate Award Winners
2020 Graduate Award Winners
Department of Philosophy Graduate Student Awards:
Mercer Gary, Excellence in Research — with an Honorable Mention to Corinne Lajoie
Nicole Yokum, Excellence in Teaching
Tiesha Cassel, Excellence in Service — with an Honorable Mention to Ashley Lamarre
2019 Graduate Award Winners
Harold F. Martin Graduate Assistant Outstanding Teaching Award:
Tano Posteraro
Department of Philosophy Graduate Student Awards:
Tiffany Tsantsoulas, Excellence in Research
Michael “Rawb” Leon-Carlyle, Excellence in Teaching
Nicole Yokum, Excellence in Service
2018 Graduate Award Winners
College of the Liberal Arts STAR Award:
Daniel Smith
Harold F. Martin Graduate Assistant Outstanding Teaching Award:
Kristopher Klotz
Department of Philosophy Graduate Student Awards:
Emma Velez, Excellence in Research
Samuel Gault, Excellence in Teaching
Eyo Ewara, Excellence in Service
2017 Graduate Award Winners
College of the Liberal Arts STAR Award:
Daniel Smith
Harold F. Martin Graduate Assistant Outstanding Teaching Award:
William Paris
Edward O’Byrn
Department of Philosophy Graduate Student Awards:
Romy Opperman, Excellence in Research
Kristopher Klotz, Excellence in Teaching
Tiffany Tsantsoulas, Excellence in Service