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Lecture Series

Each year, the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series brings thought leaders and newsmakers to share insights with the Kean community.

Portrait of Kara Swisher, prominent tech journalist and podcast host, wearing glasses with a dark frame, a black blazer, and a white top. She has short, dark hair and is looking slightly to the side with a serious expression. The background is a gradient transitioning from green to orange.
North Avenue Academic Building

Kara Swisher

Tue, Oct 21, 2025
-Tue, Oct 21, 2025
@ 4:30 pm
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Mark Tatum smiling in a dark blazer and light purple shirt against an orange-to-green gradient background.
North Avenue Academic Building

Mark A. Tatum

Mon, Nov 17, 2025
-Mon, Nov 17, 2025
@ 4:30 pm
  • Lecture
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Nate Burleson smiling in a purple suit and tie with glasses, posing against a vibrant orange-to-green gradient background.
North Avenue Academic Building

Nate Burleson

Thu, Feb 12, 2026
-Thu, Feb 12, 2026
@ 4:30 pm
  • Lecture
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Past Lectures

Portrait of Giancarlo Esposito, actor known for his roles in 'Breaking Bad' and 'The Mandalorian,' wearing a dark textured jacket over a white shirt. He has short, curly grey hair and a trimmed goatee, with a contemplative expression as he looks slightly off to the side. The background is a gradient transitioning from green to orange.
North Avenue Academic Building

Giancarlo Esposito

Tue, Mar 4, 2025
-Tue, Mar 4, 2025
@ 4:30 pm
  • Lecture
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Portrait of Temple Grandin, renowned scientist and autism advocate, wearing a black Western-style shirt with intricate beaded designs and a red necktie. She has short, wavy grey hair and is looking off to the side, standing against a gradient background transitioning from green to orange.
North Avenue Academic Building

Temple Grandin

Thu, Dec 5, 2024
-Thu, Dec 5, 2024
@ 4:30 pm
  • Lecture
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Portrait of Al Franken, former U.S. Senator and comedian, wearing glasses, a light blue collared shirt, and a black blazer. He is smiling softly, standing against a gradient background transitioning from orange to green.
North Avenue Academic Building

Al Franken

Tue, Oct 29, 2024
-Tue, Oct 29, 2024
@ 4:30 pm
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NAAB Auditorium

Tabitha Brown

Mon, Jan 29, 2024
-Mon, Jan 29, 2024
@ 4:30 pm
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