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Celebrating Blue Hen Philosophers

The University of Delaware's Department of Philosophy boasts a proud tradition of nurturing inquisitive minds and fostering critical thinking skills. Its alumni have ventured into diverse fields, leveraging their philosophical training to achieve remarkable success. These alumni exemplify the versatility and enduring value of a philosophical education from the University of Delaware, demonstrating that the pursuit of truth and wisdom transcends disciplinary boundaries and paves the way for vital contributions in various spheres of society.

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Josh Davis

Degree: 2021, B.A. in Philosophy and Computer Science

Josh is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in computer science at the University of Maryland in the Parallel Software and Systems Group (PSSG).

Josh Davis graduated from UD in 2021, earning a double degree in computer science and philosophy and a minor in mathematics. During his time as an undergraduate student, he was named a Eugene du Pont Memorial Scholar (2017), received the Hatem M. Khalil Memorial Award (2018), the Outstanding Sophomore Award (2019), the Outstanding Junior Award (2020), and the Outstanding Senior Award (2021). He also received 2nd place in the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) student research competition at the 2018 Supercomputing Conference (SC18) held in Dallas, Texas. Davis is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in computer science at the University of Maryland in the Parallel Software and Systems Group (PSSG).

Alumni Spotlight courtesy of Computer & Information Sciences, College of Engineering, University of Delaware

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Trevor Potter

Degree: 2014, B.A. in Philosophy

Trevor is a judge advocate in the U.S. Army JAG Corps.

Since graduating from the University of Delaware, I’ve built a career dedicated to public service and the law. I earned my J.D. from Willamette University College of Law in 2017 and began working in politics as a campaign manager for the Oregon State Senate before serving as an assistant prosecutor in Lafayette County, Missouri.

In 2021, I was commissioned as a judge advocate in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, where I’ve served in diverse legal roles including legal assistance attorney, tax center officer in charge, special victims’ counsel, and special assistant United States attorney for the Western District of Washington. I’ve also served as trial counsel and brigade judge advocate for the 2nd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade. My military service has been recognized with multiple awards, including two Army Commendation Medals, and I’ve had the privilege of serving both stateside and overseas in Korea.

Outside of my professional work, I remain committed to community service through my church, tutoring immigrants preparing for citizenship and coaching high school mock trial teams.

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Tara Rhoades
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Tara Rhoades, University of Delaware alumna on majoring in philosophy: https://capture.udel.edu/media/1_b0sbsvb2/

Tara Rhoades

Degree: 2010, B.A. in Philosophy and Biochemistry

Tara Rhoades is the founder of The Sanity Plea, where she serves as a coach, strategist, speaker and educator for lawyers, law firms, students and other professionals.

Tara Rhoades graduated magna cum laude from the University of Delaware in 2010 with an Honors B.A. with Distinction in Philosophy and an Honors B.S. in Biochemistry. She was awarded the Plummer and Palmer Prizes in Philosophy for Most Outstanding Junior and Senior with Highest GPA. She went on to earn her law degree from Yale Law School in 2014.