The University at Buffalo has announced the lineup for their 2024-25 Distinguished Speakers Series, which features Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, Nobel Laureate Nadia Murad, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin and more.
The series kicks off on Oct. 16 with an appearance by presidential historian Jon Meacham.
The complete lineup includes:
- Oct. 16 - Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham
- Nov. 14 - Nobel Laureate, United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and bestselling author Nadia Murad
- Feb. 12 - American Ballet Theatre principal dancer, philanthropist and New York Times bestselling author Misty Copeland
- Mar. 13 - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin
“From the page to the world’s stage, the remarkable speakers in our 2024-25 season are helping us understand how the past shapes the future, championing fundamental rights and using their celebrity to positively impact people’s lives,” said President Satish K. Tripathi. “We are delighted to welcome each of them to the University at Buffalo for an evening of candid conversation, critical insights and inspired perspectives.”
All events take place at 7 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre in the Center for the Arts on UB's North Campus.
