William S. Cohen Lecture Series
The biennial William S. Cohen Lecture Series, the signature program of the Cohen Institute, brings major public figures to campus for a public discussion of significant issues in U.S. politics and international affairs. Past speakers have included former heads of state, cabinet secretaries, members of Congress, diplomats, military leaders, and prominent journalists. The events are typically hosted by Secretary Cohen.
2022
Secretary of Defense Gen. Jim Mattis
Medal of Honor Recipient Cpl. Kyle Carpenter
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2019
Secretary of State John F. Kerry
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2017
Secretary Andrew H. Card Jr.
Ambassador Marc Grossman
“Assessing the First Year of an Unconventional Presidency”
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2015
General Joseph W. Ralston (Ret.) USAF
Ambassador Nicholas Burns
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2013
Senator Alan K. Simpson
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2011
National Security Advisor James L. Jones, General (Ret.), USMC
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2009
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Jr.
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2007
Bob Woodward, Washington Post
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2005
Dan Rather, CBS News
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2003
Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
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2001
Senator John Glenn
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1999
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
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1998
Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen
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