February 19, 2015 | The American Studies Institute at Harding University hosted Archie Manning as the third presentation of the 2014-15 Distinguished Lecture Series on Thursday, Feb. 19. Manning’s presentation titled “Leadership Lessons I’ve Learned as a Player, a Businessman, and a Father” shared stories from his past about his family and career and experiences in professional football that taught him more about what it
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March 28, 2019 | The American Studies Institute at Harding University hosted Tony Dungy, former head coach of the 2007 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts and football analyst for NBC Sports, for the fourth presentation of its 2018-19 Distinguished Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. in Benson Auditorium. The presentation was titled “Motivating for Success.” As head coach for the Colts, Dungy became the first African
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Feb. 5, 2019 | The Harding University American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series featured Dr. Christine Darden, former NASA mathematician and one of the “human computers” featured in the book “Hidden Figures” that became a 2016 hit movie. The presentation, titled “On Their Shoulders,” served as the Institute’s second annual Educator Appreciation Night. All educators were invited to attend as honored guests and received priority
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Nov. 5, 2018 | The American Studies Institute at Harding University featured noted C.S. Lewis scholar Devin Brown and a panel discussion with Douglas Gresham, stepson of C.S. Lewis, for the second presentation of its 2018-19 Distinguished Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. in Benson Auditorium. The presentation was part of the Harding Campus Read — C.S. Lewis’ “Mere Christianity.” The presentation was titled “C.S. Lewis:
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Sept. 25, 2018 | The American Studies Institute at Harding University hosted Dr. W. Michael Cox, international expert on capitalism and free market trade, for the first presentation of its 2018-19 Distinguished Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. in Benson Auditorium. Cox’s presentation was titled “Capitalism: Society’s Greatest Anti-Poverty Program Ever” or “Capitalism: Curse or Cure?” Consultant, speaker, educator and CEO of Dallas-based W. Michael Cox
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April 16, 2018 | The American Studies Institute at Harding University hosted former First Lady of the United States Laura Bush for the fourth presentation of its 2017-18 Distinguished Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. in the Benson Auditorium. For decades, Mrs. Bush fought for key issues in the fields of literacy, education, health care and women’s rights. After leaving the White House, she and President
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Jan. 30, 2018 | The American Studies Institute at Harding University hosted nationally acclaimed author and world-renowned educator Ron Clark for the third presentation of its 2017-18 Distinguished Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. in Benson Auditorium. Clark’s presentation was titled “Motivating Members of Your Team.” Known to many as “America’s Educator,” Clark is the 2000 Disney American Teacher of the Year, two-time New York Times
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Nov. 7, 2017 | The University’s American Studies Institute hosted Holocaust survivor and forgiveness advocate Eva Kor for the second presentation of its Distinguished Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. in Benson Auditorium. Kor’s presentation was titled “From Auschwitz to Forgiveness.” Kor is one of the survivors of the medical experiments on twins supervised by Nazi doctor Josef Mengele at Auschwitz. Her account of surviving the
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Sept. 7, 2017 | Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto M. Gonzales shared with an audience of University students, faculty, staff and guests stories about his life and time working at the White House. This presentation, titled “The Price and Privilege of Government Service,” kicked off the American Studies Institute 2017 Distinguished Lecture Series. Gonzales served under President George W. Bush in Washington D.C. as well
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Feb. 2, 2017 | The American Studies Institute concluded its Distinguished Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. in Benson Auditorium with a presentation by author and civil rights activist Ruby Bridges titled “Through My Eyes.” Bridges was one of the first black children to integrate the New Orleans public school system in 1960. She is the inspiration behind Norman Rockwell’s painting, “The Problem We All Live
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