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Accomplished leaders in sports, media, ethics and the United States military will engage with students and deliver public remarks next year as featured guests of the 2025-2026 �鶹��Ƶ Speaker Series.

Anu Räisänen, director of Health EU initiatives and assistant professor, co-authored an article highlighting the importance of integrating lifestyle medicine competencies in the education of future clinicians.

�鶹��Ƶ Los Angeles launched a commitment to community service last year, which has since served to both immerse students into the community and culture of LA, as well as giving back to those in need.

Design Forge keynote speaker and editor of the Little Book of Joy set to present “Together by Design: Joy, Community, & Forging Better Worlds.”

Curtis credits the Kernodle Center for Civic Life for shaping her into the leader she is today, instilling in her the skills, perspective and passion that continue to drive her work in international development.

Professor of Religious Studies Rebecca Todd Peters will direct the organization’s focus on the intersection of political power and religion ahead of its January 2026 conference in Washington, D.C.

Emma Kopkowski ’20 worked as a producer on “Visionaries,” a documentary that highlights the work of creative minds from around the world.

Gerald O. Whittington, the senior vice president emeritus who played a pivotal role in the growth of �鶹��Ƶ’s physical campus and national reputation over three decades of service, received the institution’s highest tribute during an �鶹��Ƶ Day celebration featuring the dedication of a residence hall in his honor.