India, May 16 -- Zoe Schneider, a graduating senior from Carnegie Mellon University's Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences(opens in new window), has been named the 2025 recipient of the K&L Gates Prize(opens in new window).

The award honors a student "who has best inspired their fellow students to a love of learning through a combination of intellect, high scholarly achievement, engagement with others and character."

An ethics, history & public policy (EHPP)(opens in new window) major, Schneider will pursue a Ph.D. in philosophy at Brown University.

"Receiving this award validated my outlook on how I seek to be involved in my classroom and my community," Schneider said. "It's encouraging to know I can go into the next pha...