2026 Event Series
Dialogue Vanderbilt’s 250 Conversations on America: Civil Discourse in Action is a yearlong series celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary and Vanderbilt’s enduring commitment to open dialogue.
About
Vanderbilt is gathering leaders and innovators, from all disciplines to participate in conversations across our Nashville and New York campuses to model civil discourse in action.
These conversations will be real dialogue that moves beyond sound bites and performance to tackle some of the most pressing issues of our time and brings curiosity and conversation back to the public square. Together, we will explore how listening, understanding and learning how to “disagree” and “agree” with nuance, evidence and civility can shape a stronger, more connected future.
2026 Event Series
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January 15, 2026:
MLK Commemorative Event Series featuring Cheryl McKissack Daniel in Conversation with Jeremi London
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February 3, 2026:
The Future of Social Media featuring Teddy Soloman, CEO of Fizz
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February 4, 2026:
The Vanderbilt Lecture Series on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats featuring Richard Moore, KCMG
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February 17, 2026:
The John C. Kornblum Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Metin Hakverdi
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February 18, 2026:
Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. Memoir Launch Celebration
NONVIOLENT: My Life of Resistance, Agitation, and Love by Reverend James Lawson, Jr. and Emily Yellin
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February 25, 2026:
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham to discuss his latest book in conversation with former NBC News anchor and correspondent John M. Seigenthaler
American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Past Events
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January 13, 2026:
Community as Sanctuary: Defending Immigrant Families in Times of Fear featuring Cathy Carrillo, Co-Founder of ReMIX TN