The Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility at Southern Methodist University is delighted to announce the winners of the 2023-2024 Graduate and Undergraduate Ethics Essay Prize. This prestigious annual contest is dedicated to fostering ethical awareness, creative thinking, and profound introspection among SMU students. Through this competition, we aim to inspire students […]
Written by Maguire Ethics Center student staffer Caden Arras SMU’s Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility and SMU’s Philosophy Department jointly hosted Dr. David Estlund, the Lombardo Family Professor of Philosophy in the Philosophy Department at Brown University, for the 2024 Maguire Lecture in Ethics. Dr. Estlund addressed an audience of students, […]
Dear Maguire Ethics Center Supporters, It brings me great joy to share with you the Maguire Ethics Center’s 2022-2023 Annual Report. This year’s report is not just a collection of facts and figures; it’s a story of collaboration and shared values that have defined our journey. The various events hosted by the Ethics Center are […]
What began as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died during the Great War, we now honor veterans who participated in all wars for their patriotism, love of country, and service and sacrifice for the common good on November 11, Veterans Day. Here are a few ways you can celebrate U.S. […]
Informed voting is essential to the democratic process. An informed voter is better able to use their vote to express their concerns and advocate for what they care about. It’s important to be an informed voter, so you can choose the best candidate that aligns with your values. Finding Information About Candidates Depending on […]
As the fall 2022 semester approaches, the Ethics Center is reflecting back on a year of events, research and connection on the Hilltop. To learn more about the Maguire Center’s engagement, we hope you’ll view the 2021-2022 Annual Report. Click here to view the report in its entirety.
In the wake of the January hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, Imam Dr. Omar Suleiman, founder and president of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and Maguire Ethics Center Advisory Board member, was honored with a proclamation from Dallas County last week presented by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and also received […]
The Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility at Southern Methodist University is pleased to announce the winners of the second annual Undergraduate Ethics Essay Prize. The essay contest was launched in 2020 to celebrate our 25th anniversary, as a means to encourage the development of ethical discernment, imagination, and thoughtful reflection among […]
The Maguire Ethics Center welcomes you to our second 2021 Maguire Public Service Fellow spotlight. This week’s post features Public Service Fellow Brady Martin and his work with All Wheels Up advocating for wheelchair space on aircrafts. While catching a flight remains a simple part of life for most people, those flying as a wheelchair […]
The Maguire Ethics Center is proud to announce our 2021 cohort of Public Service Fellows– seven SMU undergraduate and graduate students who will dedicate their summer to public service and ethics research. The Maguire Center, with financial assistance from the Irby Family Foundation, awards summer fellowships to SMU students who wish to devote time to […]