Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, where she currently serves as Dean of Graduate Studies in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. She received her doctorate and master’s in philosophy from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Her book, Overcoming Cynicism: William James and the Metaphysics of Engagement, was published in 2011 by Bloomsbury. Megan is recipient of St. Mary’s Distinguished Faculty award and the President’s Award for Excellence, and nominated to the Minnie Stevens Piper award for excellence in teaching.