Dean's Leadership Series
Students connect with prominent leaders through the SPIA Dean's Leadership Series, which brings some of the world’s brightest leaders to campus for multiday visits. The School also hosts public lectures and student-only talks with accomplished alumni, authors, innovators, influencers, and other distinguished policymakers.
2024-2025 Leadership Visitors
Fall 2024
Francesca Albanese
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
2023-2024 Leadership Visitors
Spring 2024
U.S. Congressman Patrick McHenry
R-North Carolina 10th District, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee
Fall 2023
Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, United States Department of State
Federica Mogherini
Rector, Rector's Office and Director of the Academy, European Diplomatic Academy – Pilot Programme