ASI Lectures

Jerry Linenger

November 06, 2024

Former NASA astronaut Jerry Linenger was hosted by the Harding University American Studies Institute.

2024 Speakers

February 11, 2024

Upcoming speakers include former NASA astronaut Jerry Linenger, social critic Cornel West and legal scholar Robert George

Adm. William McRaven

February 04, 2024

Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted Adm. William McRaven Jan. 11 in collaboration with Harding University

Harding University American Studies Institute to host Panama Canal executive Ilya R. Espino de Marotta

November 20, 2023

Espino de Marotta started with the Panama Canal Authority in 1985 and made history when she was named the organization's first female...

Investigative reporter, author Jerry Mitchell to speak on campus

September 02, 2020

Throughout his career, Mitchell’s stories have helped put four Ku Klux Klan members and a serial killer behind bars, exposed injustices and...

Investigative reporter, author Jerry Mitchell to speak at Harding University during U.S. book tour

February 24, 2020

This post was updated on March 17, 2020.

ASI hosts Stephen M.R. Covey

February 18, 2020

The American Studies Institute will host bestselling author Stephen M.R.

ASI hosts Stephen M.R. Covey and Benjamin Watson for Spring lecture series

November 15, 2019

The American Studies Institute will host bestselling author Stephen M.R.

ASI honors local veterans at annual breakfast

November 12, 2019

The American Studies Institute hosted its fifth annual Breakfast with a Veteran Monday, Nov. 11, in Cone Chapel in the David B.

Filmmaker, best-selling author Alex Kendrick at Distinguished Lecture Series

October 17, 2019

Harding University’s American Studies Institute will host Alex Kendrick, American film writer, producer, director, actor and co-founder of...

Liz Murray shares inspiring life journey at Distinguished Lecture Series, third annual educator night

September 25, 2019

Christine Darden of Hidden Figures to speak at Harding University Lecture Series , second annual educator appreciation night

January 24, 2019

The Harding University American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series will feature Dr.

C.S. Lewis scholar, Lewis’ stepson to speak at Harding University

November 01, 2018

The American Studies Institute at Harding University will feature noted C.S.

‘The Optimistic Economist’ W. Michael Cox to kick off ASI Lecture Series

September 24, 2018

The American Studies Institute at Harding University will host Dr.

ASI announces 2018-19 Distinguished Lecture Series speakers

August 24, 2018

The American Studies Institute has announced the speakers for the 2018-19 Distinguished Lecture Series, which kicks off in September with former...

Ron Clark continues ASI lecture series

January 31, 2018

Holocaust survivor and forgiveness advocate Eva Kor to speak Nov. 7

October 31, 2017

Former U.S. attorney general discusses 9/11 during ASI lecture series

September 11, 2017

ASI Distinguished Lecture Series kicks off with former attorney general

August 22, 2017

ASI concludes Distinguished Lecture Series with Ruby Bridges

February 04, 2017

Ruby Bridges to conclude ASI lecture series

January 23, 2017

ASI Lecture Series continues with Eric Metaxas

January 13, 2017

ASI presents bestselling author Eric Metaxas

January 09, 2017

Michael Duffy continues ASI lecture series

October 06, 2016

Michael Duffy continues ASI lecture series

Time magazine’s Michael Duffy adds intrigue to ASI lecture series

September 22, 2016

The American Studies Institute will host Michael Duffy for the second presentation of its distinguished lecture series. Duffy’s presentation...