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.
2026
Amb. Nicholas Burns
() to watch the lecture.
2022
Secretary of Defense Gen. Jim Mattis
Medal of Honor Recipient Cpl. Kyle Carpenter
() to watch the lecture.
2019
Secretary of State John F. Kerry
() to watch the lecture.
2017
Secretary Andrew H. Card Jr.
Ambassador Marc Grossman
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to watch the lecture.
2015
General Joseph W. Ralston (Ret.) USAF
Ambassador Nicholas Burns
to watch the lecture
2013
Senator Alan K. Simpson
to watch the lecture.
2011
National Security Advisor James L. Jones, General (Ret.), USMC
to watch the lecture.
2009
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Jr.
to watch the lecture.
2007
Bob Woodward, Washington Post
to watch the lecture.
2005
Dan Rather, CBS News
to watch the lecture.
2003
Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
to watch the lecture.
2001
Senator John Glenn
to watch the lecture.
1999
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
to watch the lecture.
1998
Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen
to watch the lecture.