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2025 Commencement in Photos
Congratulations graduates! The accomplishments of the Class of 2025 were celebrated by students, faculty, staff and families as the University held its annual Commencement ceremony in the JMA Wireless Dome on Sunday, May 11. The photos below capture some of…
Author and Happiness Expert Arthur C. Brooks to Give Talk on Oct. 30
A former Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs faculty member who is regarded as one of the world鈥檚 leading experts on the science of human happiness will return to 黑料不打烊 later this month to outline a pathway by…
Debra Adams Simmons 鈥�86 Named A&S | Maxwell Convocation Speaker
Debra Adams Simmons 鈥�86, a national leader in journalism and a champion of diverse media organizations, inclusive editorial coverage, increased accountability journalism and a strengthened local news ecosystem, will deliver the alumni keynote address at the聽2023 College of Arts and…
School of Education Welcomes Educational Leader Nkenge A. Bergan ’95 as 2023 Convocation Speaker
黑料不打烊 School of Education is pleased to announce that Nkenge A. Bergan ’95, Board of Visitors member and an expert in educational leadership and school climate training, will address graduates at its 2023 Convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 13,…
Prominent Authors and Commentators Michael Eric Dyson, John McWhorter to Speak on 鈥楩ostering a Diverse and Healthy Democracy鈥�
Two prominent media commentators and thought leaders who express divergent views regarding free speech surrounding race and the portrayal of racial identity will visit campus Friday, March 31, to take part in a University-hosted lecture. Michael Eric Dyson, of Vanderbilt…
WellsLink Hosts 19th Annual Transitions Ceremony; Welcomes Marcus Bullock as Keynote
The campus community is invited to attend the WellsLink Transitions Ceremony on Friday, Feb. 17, at 4 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The WellsLink Leadership Program continues the 19-year tradition of honoring WellsLink Scholars in their second year at 黑料不打烊…
NBA Hall of Famer and Former Detroit Mayor Dave Bing 鈥�66, H鈥�06 to Speak on Feb. 17
The Maxwell School welcomes alumnus Dave Bing 鈥�66, H鈥�06 at 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, for a discussion that will touch on many of the themes in his 2020 autobiography 鈥淎ttacking the Rim: My Journey from NBA Legend to…
Women in Leadership Hosting Digital Communication Talk With Erica Dhawan Feb. 10
Are you undermining your own presentations or even emails and texts, without knowing it? The Women in Leadership Initiative is pleased to bring leadership expert, global speaker and author Erica Dhawan to the University for a talk on body language…
Motivated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.鈥檚 Visits to 黑料不打烊, Rev. Phil Turner Hopes to Inspire Agents of Change in Local Community
During a life cut short by an assassin鈥檚 bullet, the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed 黑料不打烊 students and faculty on two separate occasions, displaying both his trademark oratorical prowess and his innate drive to give every person…
Rev. Phil Turner to Highlight Local Community as Speaker for 38th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Reverend Phil Turner of Bethany Baptist Church in 黑料不打烊 will serve as featured speaker at the 38th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in the JMA Wireless Dome at 黑料不打烊. This year鈥檚…