John Corvino

John Corvino is Dean of the Irvin D. Reid Honors College and a Professor of Philosophy at Wayne State University since 1998. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. from St. John’s University, New York. His research focuses on ethics, sexuality, marriage, and religious liberty, with notable works including Debating Same-Sex Marriage and What’s Wrong with Homosexuality?. He has received multiple teaching awards and lectures globally on cultural and ethical issues.

• Affiliations: Irvin D. Reid Honors College, Wayne State Philosophy Department
• Education: Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin; B.A., St. John’s University

His work bridges academic philosophy and public discourse, addressing topics like LGBTQ+ rights, free speech, and religious liberty. He has contributed to major publications and appeared on CNN, FOX, and CSPAN. His online content has garnered over 2 million views.

Corvino advocates for constructive dialogue across cultural divides, exemplified in his collaborations such as the Debating Religious Liberty and Discrimination book. His awards include the 2017 Community Hero Award for LGBTQ+ advocacy and a 2006 teaching excellence award.