SHPRS at ASU

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SHPRS students, do you have a research project you’re passionate about and want to share? Submit a proposal for the 2026 SHPRS Poster Session, held during Humanities Week.

Proposals are due August 25. Learn more: https://t.co/Lw7CtrpKSf

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On Memorial Day, we thank those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to serve our country. We take this day to remember and honor their bravery. 🇺🇸

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Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend to celebrate our Spring 2026 graduates! 🎉 We cherish this time of reflection, laughter and community to commemorate such a momentous milestone.

Congratulations to our graduates — we can’t wait to see all you accomplish next. 🌟

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Cora Fernandez-Hamilton is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy (morality, politics and law)! 🎓🎉

“I want to thank my daughter Lila-Rose for driving me and my family for supporting my goals as a first generation student.” 💛

#ASUgrad #ASUFirstGenProud

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Congratulations to Madison Howard, who is graduating with her MA in history! 🎓🙌

Howard took advantage of many opportunities, including the Scotland Archives Experience! Now, she will continue teaching high school social studies, equipped with new strategies. 🌟

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Carsten Berry is graduating with a BA in philosophy! 🧠🎉

He plans to become a math teacher, imparting logic, critical thinking and problem-solving skills on his students — helping them understand how to think, not just memorize.

Learn more: https://t.co/XX5Jh6Okl6

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Congratulations to Ginger McMahon, who is graduating with bachelor’s degrees in religious studies (religion, politics and global affairs) and communication! 🙌 🎉

Learn more about her Sun Devil story: https://t.co/r0Q0qnOtZn

#ASUgrad #Spring2026 #ASUHumanities

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Kali Killingsworth is graduating this spring with a BA in philosophy — and headed straight into a philosophy PhD program at University of Colorado, Boulder! 🎓✨

Her work will focus on the nature of time, consciousness and how metaphysics can be informed by contemporary physics.

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Congratulations to Ali Shah, who is graduating with a BA in history and a minor in political science! 🙌

Now, Shah is setting his sights on a career in government, working for public interest as a civil servant. Learn more about his ASU journey: https://t.co/qhtSeJEtwB

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Sophia Will is graduating this spring with her bachelor’s degree in philosophy (morality, politics and law). 🎓🎉 Her next step? Attending @ASUCollegeofLaw this fall. ⚖️🙌

Read more about Will's time at ASU here: https://t.co/XBjOzJ4szw

#ASUgrad #Spring2026

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Congratulations to Giovanni Barberio, SHPRS' Dean’s Medalist for Spring 2026.🏅🙌

A history major, he seized many opportunities through ASU to grow in his experiences and gain vital skills for his future. 🌟

Learn more about Barberio here: https://t.co/trCV8wATgD

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There’s one week left to apply for ASU Public History’s five-day field experience at Grand Canyon National Park this fall. 🌄

Applications close May 15 — learn more and apply today: https://t.co/3hMxEqp7aX

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Giovanni Barberio explored hands-on history research at ASU through archives, museums and public history work. A history major with a minor in Italian, he’s graduating as @ASU_SHPRS Dean’s Medalist 🏅

https://t.co/18eIg7etxC

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Good luck on your finals, Sun Devils! ☀️😈

You’ve worked hard all semester — now it’s time to finish strong. Stay focused, trust your instincts and remember to be kind to yourself.

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This week, SHPRS is honoring an incredibly influential faculty member with the Inaugural Peter Iverson Distinguished Lecture.

Join us to learn more about Iverson and celebrate his enduring legacy at ASU and beyond. Register now: https://t.co/6AHKGWN2Lb

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Happy Earth Day from the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies! 🌎💚

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Congratulations to Associate Teaching Professor Jeffrey Watson, who received the 2025-26 Outstanding Career-Track Teaching Award in the Humanities from @ASUTheCollege! 🙌

Great work, Professor Watson! Our school is honored to host such outstanding faculty. 🌟

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With less than a month left in the spring semester, don’t forget to visit the SHPRS Writing Studio for assistance with any step of the writing process.

This free resource is available for all students enrolled in our courses. Make an appointment today: https://t.co/MxGhk4FSM3

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Meet Reagan, an accelerated master’s student studying history at The College! 📖🌎 @ASU_SHPRS

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Thank you to everyone who donated to SHPRS for #SunDevilGiving Day!

Your support enables us to achieve the highest standards of excellence, access and impact on a local, national and global scale.

We are grateful for your investment in making the world a better place. 💛✨