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Leaders & Luminaries Series

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The Leaders and Luminaries Lecture Series brings leading practitioners and academics to UT Dallas to speak on prominent policy issues.

“Through Leaders & Luminaries, our goal is to share conversations about vital policy issues with a wide audience of students, scholars, and practitioners. We are inviting and encouraging the public to join us in these conversations.” -Dr. Jennifer S. Holmes, Dean of EPPS.

Previous Leaders & Luminaries Speakers

Leading in Crisis | Colonel David F. Bowers

Join us for the Leaders and Luminaries series featuring guest speaker Colonel David F. Bowers, a highly decorated military leader. He will share his expertise and strategic military insights. This event is open to all, with special encouragement for those interested in ROTC to attend.

Sept. 11, 2024
4 to 6 p.m.
TI Auditorium (ECSS 2.102)

“Texas Schools: The Only Possible Robot Insurance” by Eric A. Hanushek, Paul and Jean Hanna Senior Fellow, The Hoover Institution at Stanford University. March 6, 2016
“Breaking Barriers” by Chief U. Reneé Hall, Chief of Police, City of Dallas. April 30, 2019
“Criminal Justice Reform” by John Creuzot, District Attorney, City of Dallas. September 17, 2019
“How to Be Your Company’s Secretary of State” By Leila Afas, Director, International Public Policy, Toyota Motor North America. February 27, 2020
“Freedom of Religion: A View from the Founders” by Dr. Douglas Bradburn, award-winning author and well-known scholar of early American history. April 24, 2023