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Upcoming Lecture

Campbell Institute faculty publish award-winning books on a wide range of topics. View a sample of recently published works, or visit the Maxwell School Faculty Bookshelf for more.
Book cover for "Gangster of New York" by Andrew Wender Cohen, with knife, revolver, and dice illustrations.

Gangster of New York: A Violent Life in Nineteenth Century America

Andrew Wender Cohen

Cambridge University Press, 2026

Crime & Violence

Cover of the book titled "Nonprofit Organization Management in China: Research and Practice," edited by Qiang Dong and Jiahuan Lu.

Nonprofit Organization Management in China: Research and Practice

Jiahuan Lu, Qiang Dong

Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2026

China, Non-governmental Organizations

Cover of a booklet titled 'Cultural Awareness for Peace Operations Personnel' showing a group of military personnel in uniform sitting and listening to a speaker in an outdoor setting.

Cultural Awareness for Peace Operations Personnel

Robert A. Rubinstein, Clementine K. Fujimura

Peace Operations Training Institute, 2026

International Affairs

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Maxwell political scientist Emily Thorson has been named the inaugural Fortunato Priore Endowed Faculty Fellow in Civic Engagement, an appointment made possible by an alumnus’ estate gift.

The U.S. Capitol
A recent State of Democracy lecture offered varying perspectives from Maxwell faculty members Brynt Parmeter, Leonard Burman and Colleen Heflin in a discussion led by Chris Faricy, director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute.
Robert Shetterly and Associate Dean Gladys McCormick
Robert Shetterly visited the Maxwell School recently to talk about his portrait series, a sampling of which is on display in the foyer.
Baobao Zhang Headshot

Baobao Zhang has received up to $200K to research the role of citizens in the governance of artificial intelligence systems.

Lecture Series


Campbell's lecture series bring together people with a diverse range of perspectives and interests to open dialogue, foster understanding and give the power of knowledge.

Bantle Symposium on Business and Government Policy

Campbell Debates

Phanstiel Lecture Series on Leadership

State of Democracy Lecture Series

Tanner Lecture Series on Ethics, Citizenship and Public Responsibility

State of Democracy Lecture with Mayor Miner in full Maxwell Auditorium
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Campbell Conversation Spotlight


We know that older people accumulate more money and vote more regularly than others. And the fact that they also hold a lot of prominent political offices has been the topic of recent political discussion. But has the imbalance become a serious problem? Samuel Moyn thinks so. He’s a professor of law and history at Yale University, and the author of a new book titled Gerontocracy in America: How the Old Are Hoarding Power and Wealth—and What to Do About It.

August 29, 2026

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