VSU Philosophy Grad School Placement

Heather Mashburn, Masters in Liberal Studies with English Concentration, Clayton State University, 2011 Elected to Student Government Association Fall 2011

Christopher Parker, Masters Program in Philosophy, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, 2011

Victoria King, Masters in Photography, Savannah College of Art and Design, 2011

Terrance Taylor, Masters Program in Professional Counseling, Richmont Graduate University, 2011

Travis Simmons, Masters Program in Library and Information Science, Valdosta State University, 2010

Benjamin B. Scott, Masters in Public Administration, Valdosta State University, 2010

Patrick John Taylor, Masters Program in Philosophy, University of Oregon, 2009

Kathleen Kirk, MM Program in Vocal Performance, Northern Arizona University, 2008

Nicholas Pumphrey, Masters Program in Religious Studies, Vanderbilt University, 2007; PhD Program at Claremont Graduate University School of Religion, 2009

Amanda Pumphrey completed the MA in Religion and American Politics at Claremont in 2010 and has begun the PhD Program in Women's Studies in Religion at Claremont Graduate University, 2011

Stephen Everett, PhD Program in Philosophy, University of South Carolina, 2005

Brad Matthews, International MBA Program, Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, 2005

Jackie Caldwell, Masters in Sociology, Valdosta State University, 2005

T. Harvey Greene III, Physician Assistant Program, Barry University, 2005

James Hitchcock, MA Program, Georgia State University, 2005

Brad Lenz, PhD Program in Humanities, Florida State University, 2004

Jason Lewis, PhD Program in Religious Studies, Syracuse University, 2004

Demarcus Marshall, MPA Program, Valdosta State University, 2004 (Degree conferred 2005)

VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY PHILOSOPHY MAJORS AND WHAT THEY ARE DOING NOW:

Idella Moore was the first female Philosophy major graduate. She also received an MA in History from Florida State, and is now the leader of http://www.4era.org, the only national single-issue Equal Rights Amendment organization in the country. http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/2224

John Robbins graduated with a BA in Philosophy in 1982. He is now a nationally renowned defense attorney in Alabama. John’s picture recently appeared on the front page of the New York Times, and he has been featured on such news programs as PBS's NewsHour. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/jan-june01/alabama2_05-02.html

Niles Reddick graduated with a BA in Philosophy and a minor in Sociology in 1988. He is currently Vice President for Academic Affairs at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia and has become a well known writer and editor: http://nilesreddick.com/Biography.htm

http://www.nilesreddick.com/writing.htm

Anna Mitchell Hall graduated with a BA in Philosophy in 1996 and received her MDiv degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in 2008. She is now enrolled in the PhD program in Adult Education and the Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies Graduate Certificate program at the University of Georgia.
Mark Redermahl graduated with a BA in Philosophy in 1987 and is now an Assistant United States Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia.
Joe Newton received his BA in Philosophy in 1991 and is currently serving as Director of Information Technology at VSU. Here is the press release:

http://www.valdosta.edu/news/releases/joe.newton.100705/
Bruce Morgan earned a BA in Philosophy in 1991, and earned a Master's degree in English Literature from VSU. He is now teaching English Literature at Charlton County High School in Georgia. He plans to attend seminary in the near future.

Nick Hodge graduated with a BA in Philosophy in 1994, and went on to earn a BS in Education in 1997 and a Masters in Education in 2009. He currently teaches at Berrien High School.

Pam France earned her BA in Philosophy in 1995 before attending Asbury Seminary. She is now serving as an Ordained Methodist Minister.
Mark A. Taormina graduated with a BA in Philosophy in 1996. He worked towards his Doctorate of Philosophy at the University of Georgia and is an HIM Systems Analyst at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Randy Acree graduated with a BA in Philosophy in 1985 and is currently a practicing Attorney in Fernandina Beach, Georgia.
Lance Eric Neff received his BA in Philosophy in 2001, and received a Master of Theological Studies from Weston Jesuit School of Theology. He also graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law and is now a practicing attorney in Florida.
Jason Johns earned his BA in Philosophy in 1999 and is now an attorney and partner with Jackson Walker LLP in Houston, Texas. http://www.jw.com/Jason_G_Johns/

Jason Morris received his BA in Philosophy in 1997, and went on to earn a Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Temple University. He is now the Director of the Laser Division of the Village Podiatry Centers, based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Alan Bernstein graduated with a BA in Philosophy in 1981. He is now the Interim University Librarian/Director at VSU's Odum Library, and completed the Ed.D. program at Valdosta State University. Alan was also instrumental in the visits of Mr. Pythagoras on the Valdosta State College Campus in 1980-1981: http://teach.valdosta.edu/chjames/Mr_Pythagoras[1].JPG
Ray Peace graduated with a BA in Philosophy in 1974. He is now an Instructor of Philosophy at VSU and a performing musician.

Ralph J. Hiers received his BA in Philosophy in 1993 as is now a practicing attorney in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jeremy Jones graduated with a BA in Philosophy in 1997. Jeremy attended Asbury Seminary and is now an Ordained Methodist Minister.
Mike Bass received his BA in Philosophy in 1985 and is now a practicing Attorney in Valdosta.
Jennifer Ferrell is a human rights worker and a member of Koinonia Partners community and farm. Koinonia Partners remains a major center of Christian human rights activism, and was the Americus, Georgia birthplace of Habitat for Humanity: http://www.koinoniapartners.org/History/

Christopher Rogers works for the U. S. Department of Defense, contracted out to Lockheed Martin in the Information Technology section as an I.T. Specialist/PC Analyst Level II. Previously, Christopher worked for the District Attorney in Houston County (Central Georgia) and worked with Assembly of Democrats in Madison, Wisconsin.

Michael O. Holt graduated with a BA in Philosophy in 2004. He is currently an Assistant Professor and Reference Librarian in the Odum University Library. His book of historic photos of Valdosta was recently published by Arcadia Publishing as part of its Images of America Series. Click on the link for the book available on Amazon: http://amzn.to/pyj5ly

Larry Dean graduated in 2011 after majoring in Criminal Justice and taking a variety of upper level courses in Philosophy. He now plays for the Minnesota Vikings, wearing number 51: http://www.vikings.com/team/roster/Larry-Dean/e1155a2b-5993-414e-a908-44ab79a3a722
Michael "Mykell" Barlow was a major in Philosophy and Religious Studies, concentration in Religious Studies, in 2010. Since then he and his music have been on MTV, and he won a starring role in a television program starring The Situation from Jersey Shore through the Yobising contest http://yobi.tv/yobising/tags/contest_entries/mykell_barlow His friend, filmmaker Justin Patten, graduated with a BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies in 2008. You can reach Mykell and Justin on Twitter: http://twitter.com/officialmykell

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Photo of Mykell and Justin in Los Angeles: http://twitpic.com/6ol5pw
Pamela Johnson-Spurlock graduated in 2010 with a General Studies concentration in Philosophy and Religious Studies, she now works at the Thomas County Public Library, Thomasville, Georgia.