News and Announcements
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of John B. Cobb, Jr., a visionary thinker, tireless advocate for ecological civilization, and a guiding light in process thought. As the founder of the Center for Process Studies, John’s wisdom, courage, and unwavering hope inspired generations of scholars, activists, and spiritual seekers across the globe.
- Wm. Andrew Schwartz
- General Announcement
We are pleased to announce the new Call for Papers of the Italian and international journal “Nuovo Giornale di Filosofia della Religione” (NGFR - New Journal of Philosophy of Religion) n. 6 (2026).
- Andrew M. Davis
- Call for Papers
The Center for Process Studies (CPS) library and archives, the world’s largest collection of materials on process thought, has found a new home at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC)! The materials, including notable collections like the Whitehead papers and John Cobb's library, are being sorted, preserved, and integrated with SIUC’s Special Collections, enhancing the university's reputation as a hub for process-oriented research. With plans for digitization, expanded accessibility, and upcoming events like the 2026 International Whitehead Conference, CPS's new chapter marks a significant milestone in preserving and advancing process studies.
- Wm. Andrew Schwartz
- General Announcement
We are thrilled to share a pivotal moment in the history of the Center for Process Studies, as we embark on a transformative new chapter. CPS and the Cobb Institute are merging! This merger marks the dawn of a new era, filled with potential, not only for our organizations but for the world as we confront some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
- Wm. Andrew Schwartz
- General Announcement
My trip to Harvard for the Center for Process Studies conference celebrating 100 years of process thought gave me occasion to reflect not only on Whitehead’s legacy, but on his resonances with Emerson and their shared vision of philosophical education.
- Matthew David Segall
- Report
We are pleased to officially announce this call for papers for the “Is It Too Late?: Toward Ecological Civilization” conference, commemorating the centenary of eco-sage John B. Cobb Jr. This significant event will also mark a decade since our transformative 2015 “Seizing an Alternative” conference and the founding of the Institute for Ecological Civilization. Held in conjunction with the 18th International Forum on Ecological Civilization and the 7th International Youth Forum on Ecological Civilization, the conference will take place at Claremont School of Theology in Westwood, Los Angeles. We invite submissions of abstracts for papers that address various topics across six thematic tracks.
- Andrew M. Davis
- Call for Papers
The Center for Process Studies and the UCI Program in Religious Studies are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 - 2025 Process Studies & South Asia Fellowship! Applications for the Fellowship were so excellent that we have chosen two fellows: Pragya Jain and Daniel Siakel! Read the post to learn more about them and their projects.
- Eugene Shirley, John B. Cobb, Jr.
- General Announcement
The Center for Process Studies and the UCI Program in Religious Studies are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 - 2025 Process Studies & South Asia Fellowship! Applications for the Fellowship were so excellent that we have chosen two fellows: Pragya Jain and Daniel Siakel! Read the post to learn more about them and their projects.
- Brianne Donaldson
- General Announcement
We are excited to share three calls for paper proposals for the American Philosophical Association Pacific Division meeting the spring of 2025: the Society for the Philosophy of Creativity; the Personalist Discussion Group; and the Society for the Study of Process Philosophy. Please include a paper title and a brief description of what you're proposing to present. The deadline for a proposal and commitment to attend is September 15, 2024.
- Olav Bryant Smith
- Call for Papers
This year’s summer academy, July 8-13, was called “Zhuhai Process Academy”—the 17th process summer academy hosted in China. The inaugural summer academy can be traced back to 2006 and was held in Guilin, Guangxi Province. The “Zhuhai Process Academy” offered participants an introduction to Whitehead’s process philosophy, including basic metaphysical ideas and vocabulary, ontology and epistemology, biography of Whitehead, a history of the connection between process philosophy and China, and personal and social implications of process thought.
- Justin Heinzekehr
- Report