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Providing thought-provoking discussion on national and foreign policy issues

The MSC Wiley Lecture Series is a showcase featuring world-renowned speakers discussing thought-provoking topics of global significance. It is a student-led organization that augments education through the development of leadership and responsibility. The series provides Texas A&M students with opportunities to complement their classroom education by allowing them to directly interact with the men and women who influence the world.

08/20/2026

2026-2027 member applications are open for MSC Wiley Lecture Series!

Applications are open from August 17th to September 11th.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about our organization and apply.

08/17/2026

We are honored to welcome Professor Joanne Held Cummings as our speaker for Strained at the Strait: Small Passages, Global Consequences.

Professor Cummings is Diplomat in Residence, Director of Middle East Studies and Lecturer in Political Science at Baylor University. A retired career U.S. Foreign Service Officer, she brings more than 30 years of experience in diplomacy, crisis management, and political-military affairs, including assignments in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, and Jerusalem.

She has served as a Foreign Policy Advisor to U.S. military commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan and as Deputy Chief of Mission in the Federated States of Micronesia. Her extensive diplomatic experience provides a firsthand perspective on Middle Eastern affairs, international security, and U.S. foreign policy.

Join us this week to hear Professor Cummings’ expertise on key maritime chokepoints and their global effects.

Program information:
Date: August 19, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: MSC 2401

08/13/2026

Join us on August 19 at 5:00 PM in MSC 2401 for Strained at the Strait: Small Passages, Global Consequences. This Howdy Week symposium is free to attend, and all students are welcome!

Hear from expert speakers about pivotal maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz, the Panama Canal, and the South China Sea and their influences on trade, energy, and global security. Come to learn how these distant waterways affect everything from the cost of goods to the wars we fight.

We hope to see you there!

07/15/2026

Wiley Wednesday: Walter Cronkite

MSC Wiley’s 2002 Main Program, “A Conversation with Walter Cronkite,” gave Texas A&M students and guests the opportunity to hear from former CBS Evening News anchorman Walter Cronkite. Following the program, Wiley student members had the privilege of meeting the man often called “the most trusted man in America” in a private reception.

07/02/2026

Wiley Wednesday: Margaret Thatcher Speaking at Wiley

In 1993, the MSC Wiley Lecture Series had the honor of hosting “20th Century Insights: An Evening with Margaret Thatcher,” featuring remarks from the former prime minister of the United Kingdom. Following her lecture, Wiley students had the opportunity to speak with Margaret Thatcher during a post-event reception.

06/17/2026

Wiley Wednesday: Presidents Ford and Carter at Wiley

Take a look back at one of MSC Wiley Lecture Series’ many historic moments. Forty years ago, former Presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter visited Texas A&M to speak at Wiley’s 1986 program. We are proud of our legacy of bringing influential voices to Texas A&M.

The program also brought together notable members of the Texas A&M community, including Wiley benefactor Mrs. Earline Wiley, former President Jimmy Carter, Mrs. Ann Wiatt, and Mrs. Margaret Rudder, pictured at the Wiley reception.

Read more about this event: https://bit.ly/4fjGaNr

06/13/2026

Yesterday, we remembered former President George H.W. Bush on the anniversary of his birth.

MSC Wiley Lecture Series was honored to welcome former President Bush to our 2007 Main Program, where he introduced the evening's featured presenter, consistent with his lifelong commitment to public service and education.

We celebrate his legacy and lasting impact on this nation and Texas A&M University.

06/01/2026

Commemorating our 2026 Main Program, “The American Dream at 250: Still Within Reach?”

Thank you to everyone who joined us as we explored the evolution of the American Dream from historical, political, and international perspectives.

We loved seeing such thoughtful engagement throughout the evening and look forward to insightful programs in the year to come.

Photos by John Oeffinger, JCO Photography.

04/07/2026

Join us at Main Program to ask your questions to our panelists during the Audience Q&A!

Get your tickets for the lecture on April 22 today! Tickets are just $10 for students and $20 for general admission (linked in our bio)!

04/02/2026

We are honored to welcome Jon Meacham as a speaker for our program, "The American Dream at 250: Still Within Reach?”

Don't miss your chance to learn more about sustaining the American Dream from our distinguished speakers! Get your tickets now ($10 for students, $20 for general admission) at the MSC Box Office - check the link in our bio!

Program Info:
Time: 7 PM
Date: April 22, 2026
Location: Rudder Auditorium, Texas A&M University

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Memorial Student Center
College Station, TX
77840

Website

http://wiley.tamu.edu/

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