Events
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All Events & Programs
Hughes Center Conversations
As part of its mission to provide a forum for the discussion of important policy issues, the center annually hosts a series of conversations with experts meant to engage the public and policymakers alike.
- A Conversation with N.Y. Times Journalist Peter Baker - read the news release and - September 12, 2024
- - April 6, 2022
- A Conversation with Don McGahn - January 24, 2020
- A Conversation with United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil M. Gorsuch - January 23, 2018
- A Conversation with N.Y Times David Sanger - November 17, 2015
Hughes Center Honors
Hughes Center Honors recognizes outstanding New Jerseyans for excellence in their field and for a commitment to public service, civility and bipartisanship that reflects the life and career of Ambassador William J. Hughes.
Election Debates & Candidate Forums
The center hosts public candidate debates to inform voters, encourage political engagement, and facilitate civil discourse.
- - October 16, 2024
- Candidate Forum for U.S. Senate with Congressman Andy Kim - October 10, 2024
Policy Panels & Events
Throughout the year, the center regularly hosts events that feature timely policy topics, such as expert panels, spotlights on faculty research, and more.
- February 1, 2024 - Hughes Center Student Research Reception
- April 16, 2024 - A Panel of Judicial Experts Discuss Responses to the Mental Health Crisis in the Justice System
- September 12, 2023 - A Panel with Judge Esther Salas and judicial experts on Daniel鈥檚 Law: How New Jersey Protects Its Judicial System - And Why Those Who Are Covered Should Embrace It
- May 31, 2022 - Investing in New Jersey Families: Building School and Community Youth Mental Health Services
- April 14, 2022 - The Many Faces of Homeless Women
- March 2, 2022 - Back to Basics: The First Amendment in the College Classroom
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is an annual event that features keynote presentations by prominent legal scholars, journalists, or practitioners focused on important constitutional issues.
