Gary L. McDowell Institute 2022-23 Student Fellows Program
True to the principles that inspire the McDowell Institute, the Student Fellows Program seeks to engage ideas across the ideological spectrum and is designed to enrich the intellectual experience of students interested in political, social, and economic thought.
The 2022-23 fellows participate in a co-curricular reading group focused on Roosevelt Montás’ "Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation" (Princeton University Press, 2021). Montás grew up in the Dominican Republic before moving to New York City at age 12. He discovered the classics four years later after rescuing a book of Socrates' writings from his neighbor’s trash. He studied at Columbia University, where he is now senior lecturer in American studies and English. "Rescuing Socrates" details his experiences as both a student and teacher. In it, he shares how the Great Books transformed his life and why they have the power to speak to people of all backgrounds.
Fellows discuss enduring questions raised by the text and apply insights to contemporary issues.
Students interested in becoming a McDowell Fellow should email McDowell Institute co-director Dr. Terry Price a statement of interest in the program and the name of a University of Richmond faculty member who is willing to serve as a reference. A selection committee will begin reviewing applications on Sept. 9.
2022-23 Seminar Leaders
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Dr. Kevin Cherry, Associate Professor of Political Science |
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Dr. Jessica Flanigan, Associate Professor of Leadership Studies and Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law, Richard L. Morrill Chair in Ethics and Democratic Values |
2022-23 Scholar-for-the-Day
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Dr. Roosevelt Montás, |
2022-23 Student Fellows
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Charley Blount, ’23 Political Science and Leadership Studies |
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Shelby Campbell, ’25 Leadership Studies |
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Kate Chasin, ’26 Undeclared Major |
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Abby Clar, ’24 Leadership Studies and Business Administration |
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Sean Corbett, ’23 Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (PPEL); Leadership Studies Minor |
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Olivia Cranshaw, ’24 Leadership Studies and Business Administration |
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Nico Ellis, '23 Leadership Studies and Political Science |
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Claire Geibel, ’26 Undeclared Major |
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Gabrielle Grossman, ’23 Leadership Studies and Business Administration |
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Joe Haines, ’23 Leadership Studies and History |
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Peter Hawes, ’24 Philosophy |
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Anna-Laura Houston, '25 Leadership Studies |
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Olivia Kivort, ’24 Business Administration and Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (PPEL) |
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Kalina Kulig, ’26 Undeclared Major |
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Bond Magevney, ’23 Leadership Studies and Political Science |
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Benjamin Mathios, ’23 English and Leadership Studies; Latin American, Latino and Iberian Studies Minor |
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Annie Michael, '24 Leadership Studies and Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (PPEL); Entrepreneurship Minor |
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Lauren Oligino, '24 |
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Ella-Grace Will, ’26 Undeclared Major |