McFall Presents on AI and Ethics at Mercer University

Russell Marcus, the Christian A. Johnson Professor of Teaching Excellence, recently presented his new research project, Why Teach Philosophy, at a conference at New Mexico State University organized by professor Mark Walker. The project examines philosophy teachers’ goals through interviews and workshops. In a session titled “Learning Moments,” Marcus invited participants to connect abstract learning goals to specific classroom activities, illustrating eight core philosophical tasks with examples from his own courses.

Pavitra Sundar, associate professor of literature and creative writing, was named in the British Film Institute’s Sight and Sound Poll for the Best Video Essays of 2025.