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MSU scholar unpacks complexities of Coptic Christian migration in debut book

March 25, 2025

MSU boasts two Rhodes Scholarship finalists

December 4, 2024

MSU’s Lukasik joins nationally acclaimed Young Scholars in American Religion cohort

November 11, 2024

Interdisciplinary society recognizes Bickle for career achievements

Southern Society for Philosophy and Psychology elects John Bickle as Honorary Lifetime Member.

August 11, 2023

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Major raises awareness of human trafficking

Bébé Rayborn is using her talents to build a nationwide platform for human trafficking awareness.

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Philosophy and Religion department faculty, student represent MSU as 2021 William Winter Scholars

Hallie Green, Class of 2021

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A Philosopher at the Ballet

Dr. Kristin Boyce traces an ancient tradition to the modern stage

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Bickle and Tramacere A&S

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