UB Distinguished Speakers Series

2025-26 Speakers

Adm. James Stavridis | Oct. 21
7/29/25
16th Supreme Allied Commander, NATO

Partner and Vice Chair, Global Affairs of The Carlyle Group

New York Times Bestselling Author

Senior Military Analyst, CNN
Pete McBride & Kevin Fedarko | Nov. 11
7/29/25
A Photographer-Filmmaker and Adventure Writer present

"INTO THE CANYON: Between River and Rim"
Kevin Olusola | Feb. 10
7/29/25
50th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Keynote Speaker

Pentatonix Beatboxer

Classical Fusion Artist

Expert on Creativity and Collaboration
Hoda Kotb | Mar. 10
7/29/25
Bestselling Author

Celebrated Journalist

CEO and Founder of Joy 101

Former Co-Anchor, NBC News鈥� "TODAY"

2025-26 Series

We are proud to announce the 2025-26 Distinguished Speakers Series lineup, starting Oct. 21 with Admiral James Stavridis.

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Past Speakers

The Distinguished Speakers Series includes internationally renowned scientists, authors, media experts and other leaders from a multitude of fields.

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