Update on the Situation for Philosophy at the University of Nevada Campuses

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Philosopher Paul Schollmeier (UNLV) writes:

I join my colleagues in thanking Brian Leiter and his readers for their postings on this blog and for their many letters in support of the philosophy department at UNLV.  I also wish to thank the APA and its members for their unwavering support as well.  Special thanks are due the APA executive director, David Schrader, who has worked doggedly on our behalf.  David rallied both the National Executive Committee and the Pacific Executive Committee, and he sent a broadside to all APA members, who responded with a torrent of letters.

I am obliged to note, however, that the battle at UNLV is not yet won, though it has for the moment turned in our favor.  What is more, the philosophy department at UNR has come under threat.  I would ask, then, that the readers of this blog remain vigilant on our behalf, and that they now throw their support behind our colleagues in Reno.