Alumni & Giving
Judges, economists, editors, educators, entrepreneurs – philosophy traveled with you. Stay connected, give back and keep philosophy strong at Louisville.
Examine the world. Change lives.
The Department of Philosophy has shaped generations of critical thinkers, ethical leaders and engaged citizens, and your support helps the next generation receive the same transformative education. Alumni giving directly funds scholarships like the Thomas S. Maloney Scholarship, which removes financial barriers for Kentucky students committed to philosophical study, and supports the Steven Humphrey Undergraduate Philosophy Colloquium, which gives our students a national stage for their research. Gifts also help us bring distinguished visiting speakers to campus, expand community partnerships and develop new internships that connect philosophy to the real world.
Whether you went on to law, medicine, business, public service or academia, the skills you developed here traveled with you. Now you can pay that forward – and keep philosophy strong at Louisville for the students who come next.
Ways to Give
Philosophy Department Gift Fund — supports the department's greatest needs, from visiting speakers and community partnerships to the internships that connect philosophy to the real world.
Scholarships
Thomas S. Maloney Scholarship — removes financial barriers for Kentucky students committed to philosophical study.
Philosophy Scholarships — provides scholarship support for Philosophy students.
Ethics & Leadership
Health Care Ethics Gift Fund — supports the department's work in health care ethics, including its graduate program and community engagement.
Paul D. Simmons Ethical Leadership Fund — supports programming and student work in ethical leadership.
How to give online
- Click Give Now.
- Choose one-time, monthly, or yearly.
- Under Departments, select Philosophy.
- Choose your gift fund and complete your gift.
Interested in a larger gift?
Our philanthropy team would like to speak with you! Endowed scholarships, lectureships, professorships, labs and other transformative gifts can be arranged through the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement team. To talk through the options, contact Laura Brock at laura.brock@louisville.edu or 502-852-1541.
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Your gift to the Department of Philosophy funds the Maloney Scholarship, the Humphrey Colloquium, visiting speakers and internships that connect philosophy to the real world. Every gift, at every size, keeps philosophy strong at Louisville.