President's Speaker Series
The President's Speaker Series, underwritten by the late Lu Ellen Gibbs, was established to bring prominent leaders to campus. Speakers will be chosen for their ability to deliver messages of substance that have the potential to significantly impact our students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college. This forum will give our students yet another opportunity to learn and grow from people who are living successful and principled lives.
These events are open to the public. The Sam Houston State University and local communities will certainly benefit from the inspirational stories, both personal and professional, our speakers have to share.
For more information, please call the President's Office at 936-294-1013.
Upcoming Speaker
TBD
Past Speakers
Steve Pemberton
Walgreens Senior Executive, Author & Child Advocate
Fall 2017
Carey Lohrenz
First Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot
Fall 2015
Gerald Irons
Former NFL Linebacker
Spring 2015
James A. Baker, III
Former U.S. Secretary of State
Fall 2014
John G. Avildsen
Film Director
Spring 2014
Gilbert Tuhabonye
Runner, Philanthropist
Fall 2013
Ann Compton
White House Correspondent,
ABC News
Spring 2013
Alberto Gonzalez
Former U.S. Attorney General
Fall 2012
Nolan Ryan
Baseball Hall of Fame & Businessman
Spring 2012
Stedman Graham
Educator, Author and Businessman
Fall 2011
Tony Dorsett
Legendary Running Back for the Dallas Cowboys
Fall 2010
Lech Walesa
Nobel Laureate
Fall 2009
Marcus Luttrell
Former Navy SEAL
Fall 2009
J.C. Watts
Former Congressman
Fall 2008
Senator Bob Dole
Fall 2007
Jackie Pflug
Hijack Survivor
Spring 2007
Sherron Watkins
Former Enron Employee
Fall 2006
Drayton McLane Jr.
Owner, Houston Astros
Spring 2006
Ken Jennings
Jeopardy Champion
Fall 2005
Wallace Jefferson
TX Supreme Court Justice
Spring 2005
Mickey Herskowitz
Journalist, Writer
Fall 2004
James Haley
Author
Spring 2004
David Robinson
Professional Basketball Player
Fall 2003
Dave Dravecky
Former Professional Baseball Player
Spring 2003
Debbi Fields
Founder of
Mrs. Fields Cookies
Fall 2002
Gene Stallings
Former Professional Football Coach
Spring 2002