Presidential Lecture Series
Ideas from Brooklyn with Global impact
The Presidential Lecture Series features Brooklyn College President Michelle J. Anderson in conversation with high-profile leaders, exposing students and the extended college community to inspiring ideas, courageous leadership, and models of civic engagement and civil discourse.
Upcoming Event
A Conversation With LIZ DOZIER
April 23
President Michelle J. Anderson and Chicago Beyond CEO and Founder Liz Dozier will examine the systemic inequities driving Black maternal health crisis crisis and explore the critical role that higher education, philanthropy, and cross‑sector collaboration can play in advancing solutions. This event is being held in conjunction with the 2026 Perinatal Mental Health Summit.
Previous Speakers
A Conversation with Paul Griggs
October 23, 2025, 5–7:30 p.m.
Claire Tow Theater
The evening will feature a conversation between Michelle J. Anderson and PwC U.S. Senior Partner Paul Griggs. The two will discuss the essential skills that drive professional success and share their perspectives on the evolving landscape of workforce leadership.
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Watch our previous Presidential Lectures from some of the top minds making an impact in business, science, and the arts.