Past Events

It was an engaging evening with Jan Crawford, CBS News’ chief legal correspondent, as she shared her unparalleled insights into the intersection of law, journalism and society. A recognized authority on the U.S. Supreme Court, Crawford brought decades of experience covering landmark judicial appointments, confirmation hearings and pivotal legal decisions that have shaped the nation. She is also the bestselling author of Supreme Conflict: The Inside Story of the Struggle for the Control of the United States Supreme Court and has conducted exclusive interviews with some of the Court’s most notable justices.

The event included a special introduction by LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey, who also facilitated an interactive Q&A session with Crawford. This was a unique opportunity to gain behind-the-scenes perspectives from one of America’s leading legal journalists, whose career has bridged the worlds of law, media and storytelling.

Dive into the critical conversation about our planet's oceans at "Chasing Coral: Panel Discussion & Film Screening." Join us for an eye-opening evening featuring co-producer Stacey Piculell, esteemed experts from LSU's College of the Coast & Environment, and leading environmental journalists.

This panel explored the profound impacts of coral reef bleaching and the role of storytelling in driving climate action. Following the discussion, attendees watched a screening of the acclaimed documentary Chasing Coral, which highlights the urgent crisis facing coral reefs worldwide.

Dive into the marketing strategies and innovations that emerged during the recent Summer Olympic Games. Hear from reporters about their on-the-ground experiences, gain academic perspectives and be inspired by the journey of an Olympic medalist. Also, hear from a few of the Manship School students who participated in the first-ever LSU Manship School Olympics Project. This event promised valuable insights and inspiration to ignite your passion for marketing, journalism and the Olympic spirit.

This event kicked off the LSU Manship School Sports Summit, which explores trends, challenges and innovations in the sports media industry.

Occurring as early voting begins and shortly after the second presidential debate, this event features a dynamic fireside chat with prominent media figures and political strategists from both major parties. Moderated by Charlie Cook, one of the nation’s leading authorities on U.S. elections and political trends, this discussion covers current party dynamics, key swing states, potential game-changers and the future of the political landscape. Engage in a robust Q&A session to deepen your understanding and prepare to cast an informed vote in November.

Watch an interactive, cross-cultural panel discussion titled "Meet Me in the Middle: A Multicultural Panel Discussion," by the LSU Bateman team, supported by the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs, which took place on Feb. 20 at 3:30 p.m. in the Holliday Forum of the Journalism Building. Panel members shared their experiences of living in multiple cultures and navigating between them.

This event is one of many elements created by LSU’s Bateman team as part of an annual, national public relations competition. The campaign increased awareness of Culturs, a global multicultural magazine with a mission of sharing the experiences of people who live between cultures. The inspirational panel discussion features multicultural storytelling.

Twenty-six percent of Americans live with a physical and/or invisible disability. Americans with physical and/or invisible disabilities make up 26% of the population. Disability rights were overlooked by the civil rights movements of the 1960s, garnering the term "invisible minority." But soon after Woodstock, a revolution began in a run-down summer camp for teenagers with disabilities that changed their lives and spurred a historic movement that resulted in the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. The Reilly Center for Media and Public Affairs hosts a film screening followed by a panel discussion on the current state of disability civil rights and the role college communities play in supporting those with disabilities.