Oct. 3, 2016| The Harding University community gained a fascinating insight into the presidents club from Michael Duffy, deputy managing editor of Time magazine, in Benson Auditorium as part of the American Studies Institute distinguished lecture series. His presentation was titled, “The Presidents Club: The Inside World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity.” Duffy introduced segments from his book The Presidents Club in which he investigated the relationships
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Sept. 8, 2016 | The University’s American Studies Institute will begin its distinguished lecture series with Brett Biggs. His presentation on capitalism and the free market is in conjunction with the Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, which will be dedicating the Waldron Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business Friday, Sept. 8, 2016. Biggs, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Wal-Mart, is
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April 7, 2016 | The American Studies Institute concluded its distinguished lecture series with David Barton. His presentation was titled, “Presentation Title: “A Practical Faith, and a Surprisingly Practical Bible.” Barton heads WallBuilders, an organization aimed at educating people about the moral foundations of our country, promoting legislation reflecting the nation’s constitutional heritage, and encouraging Christian involvement in the civic arena.A best-selling author and expert
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Feb. 9, 2016 | Harding University hosted a panel discussion titled “Exploring Race Relations: An Honest Conversation” as a part of its 2015-16 American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series. The presentation was in Benson Auditorium on the Harding University campus at 7:30 p.m. The panel featured Fred Gray, former attorney for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks; Anastasia Pittman, Oklahoma state senator; Howard
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