NEWS
Ethics Bowl Featured in National News Coverage
This morning, the Associated Press published a feature highlighting the National High School Ethics Bowl, focusing on the program’s distinctive approach to dialogue and ethical reflection.
The article draws comparisons between Ethics Bowl and other academic competitions, aiming to capture what sets NHSEB apart through the perspectives of those in attendance.
NHSEB 2025 Event Recap
On the weekend of April 11-13, 2025, the Parr Center was proud to host the 2025 National High School Ethics Bowl Championship. It was a resounding success, bringing 24 of the best High School Ethics Bowl teams from all around the country to Chapel Hill for an intensive weekend of dialogue and discussion over tough moral issues that matter.
Student Case Competition: New Deadline, Summer Competition Open for Submissions
The National High School Ethics Bowl invites case submissions from high school students at participating schools. The NHSEB Case Competition is a great way to develop research and writing skills, learn to analyze ethical dilemmas, and craft compelling narratives that challenge your peers to think deeply about important ethical issues.
NHSEB 2025: The National Championship
After NHSEB's largest and most competitive season yet, the Parr Center for Ethics is thrilled to invite 24 of the best teams from around the United States to NHSEB 2025: The National Championship, scheduled for April 11-13, 2025on the UNC-Chapel Hill Campus.
Student Case Competition Open for Submissions
The National High School Ethics Bowl invites case submissions from high school students at participating schools. The NHSEB Case Competition is a great way to develop research and writing skills, learn to analyze ethical dilemmas, and craft compelling narratives that challenge your peers to think deeply about important ethical issues.
Nominate a Coach for NHSEB’s Coach of the Year Award
Nominations are now open for the National High School Ethics Bowl’s 2024 Coach of the Year Award. Nominations may be submitted in written form (with a maximum length of 500 words), or via a short video narrative (with a maximum length of 3 minutes). All nominations will be reviewed by NHSEB’s Special Committee on Equity, Access, and Community, and winners will be announced at the 2024 National Championship Awards Ceremony in Chapel Hill on April 14.
NHSEB Welcomes New Voices to Student Advisory Council for 2024-2025
Four to bring student ideas to the Center of Ethics Bowl planning and governance.
Kirby Appointed NHSEB’s Third Director
The Parr Center for Ethics is proud to announce the appointment of the National High School Ethics Bowl’s third Director, Leonidas (Leo) Kirby.
A Look Back and a Look Ahead: A Final Letter from the Director
A final letter from outgoing NHSEB Director, Alex Richardson
NHSEB 2024 Event Recap
On the weekend of April 12-14, 2024, the Parr Center was proud to host the 2024 National High School Ethics Bowl Championship. It was a resounding success, bringing 24 of the best High School Ethics Bowl teams from all around the country to Chapel Hill for an intensive weekend of dialogue and discussion over tough moral issues that matter.
Nominate a Coach for NHSEB’s Coach of the Year Award
Nominations are now open for the National High School Ethics Bowl’s 2024 Coach of the Year Award. Nominations may be submitted in written form (with a maximum length of 500 words), or via a short video narrative (with a maximum length of 3 minutes). All nominations will be reviewed by NHSEB’s Special Committee on Equity, Access, and Community, and winners will be announced at the 2024 National Championship Awards Ceremony in Chapel Hill on April 14.
NHSEB 2024: The National Championship
After NHSEB's largest and most competitive season yet, the Parr Center for Ethics is thrilled to invite 24 of the best teams from around the United States to NHSEB 2024: The National Championship, scheduled for April 12-14, 2024 on the UNC-Chapel Hill Campus.
2023 In Review: A Letter from the Director
A year-end message from Dr. Alex Richardson, Director of the National High School Ethics Bowl.
NHSEB Announces 2023-2024 NHSEBBridge Micro-Grant Recipients
Earlier this year, the National High School Ethics Bowl announced an addition to the NHSEBBridge initiative designed to support our community in new and creative ways—a series of small grants (between $200 and $1,000) for Regional and Divisional Partners of the National High School Ethics Bowl program. We are proud to announce six NHSEB community members and their proposed projects as funding recipients for our inaugural grant cycle in 2023-2024.
NHSEB Announces 2023-2024 Divisional Playoff Matchups
In 2023-2024, winners of NHSEB Regional Competitions will be paired for head-to-head, single-elimination Divisional Playoff matches. The winner of each match will be invited to compete at the 2024 NHSEB National Championship at UNC-Chapel Hill. Teams will be seated for the 2024 Divisional Playoffs using a bid system which is responsive to the overall size of each respective Division (in terms of numbers of participating Regional Competitions and participating schools).
Student Case Competition Open for Submissions
The National High School Ethics Bowl invites case submissions from high school students at participating schools. The NHSEB Case Competition is a great way to develop research and writing skills, learn to analyze ethical dilemmas, and craft compelling narratives that challenge your peers to think deeply about important ethical issues.
Applications Open for NHSEBBridge Micro-Grants
As a new addition to our NHSEBBridge initiative for 2023-2024, NHSEB HQ is excited to announce a new series of small grants (between $200 and $1,000) for Regional and Divisional Partners of the National High School Ethics Bowl program.
Participate in the Parr Center’s 2023-2024 NHSEB Impact Study
After some promising early data collection last year, we’re excited to announce that for the 2023-2024 academic year, the Parr Center for Ethics will be conducting a new study to investigate how participating in the National High School Ethics Bowl affects students’ intellectual and interpersonal traits.