Professor Tom Trelogan, who taught at UNC since 1976, passed away last Saturday after being hospitalized due to complications from cancer.
Trelogan
Over five decades at UNC, he developed and taught a range of Philosophy courses, introducing many to the subject. He was instrumental in helping create the Honors and Liberal Arts Core programs and was an early adopter of the Internet, managing an online Argument Clinic from 1997-2015 and serving as the webmaster for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences from 1999-2009.
“I know for quite a few of you, he was your guide through the history of western philosophy; for others, he was a mentor, friend, and the person who introduced you to philosophy,” Assistant Professor and Chair of Philosophy John Ramsey wrote in an email to the department. "He will be sadly missed."
Among his awards, Trelogan was recognized with the UNC Excellence in Academic Leadership Award in 2006 and was named Honors coordinator of the year in 1991 and professor of the year in 1988.
While no services will be held, the Philosophy Department is planning a tree dedication in memory of Trelogan later this spring. Details will be shared in UNC Today when they become available.
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