October 7, 2024
On October 4th, the Shyam Dev Patwardhan Department of Philosophy and the University of Oklahoma Foundation co-sponsored an event to recognize the naming gift made by Suhas Patwardhan and to celebrate the legacy of his son, Shyam, a graduate of the department's undergraduate and graduate programs.
Shyam Patwardhan graduated from OU with a BA in philosophy in 2003, an MA in philosophy in 2006, and a PhD in philosophy in 2013.
The naming of the department was approved by the Board of Regents on March 12th, 2024.