Events & Programs

Upcoming Events

Oct
10
Student Forum with Andy Kim
Andy Kim, New Jersey’s 3rd District Congressional representative and the Democratic Party’s Senate candidate, will speak with Ryan Kilpatrick, the president of Stockton’s College Democrats and meet with students
Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 2 - 2:30 p.m.
Location:  TBA upon RSVP
Please RSVP and submit questions for Andy Kim by clicking here.

Oct
16
Open Forum with Curtis Bashaw
Curtis Bashaw, a Cape May hotel entrepreneur and the Republican Party’s candidate, will speak with Matthew Moore, the chair of Stockton’s College Republicans and meet with students
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Theatre on our main campus in Galloway & Livestreamed on YouTube
This event is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the YouTube page of the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy.

Please RSVP and submit questions for Curtis Bashaw by clicking here or scan the QR code below:

QR code Bashaw
Oct
24
Debate for the 2nd Congressional District race in the U.S. House of Representatives
Join the live stream to watch a debate between Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew and Democratic challenger Joe Salerno
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: William J. Hughes Center YouTube Channel
The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University and The Press of Atlantic City will co-sponsor an Oct. 24 debate between major-party candidates for the 2nd Congressional District race in the U.S. House of Representatives. The one-hour debate between Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew and Democratic challenger Joe Salerno will be held at 6 p.m. on the Galloway campus. The debate will not have a live audience, but it will be livestreamed on the Hughes Center for Public Policy's YouTube page and on The Press’ website. Members of the public can submit potential questions for the candidates or email them to The Press of Atlantic City at newstips@pressofac.com. Alyssa Maurice, Director of Research at the Hughes Center for Public Policy, and Nicholas Huba of The Press will moderate and pose questions to the candidates.
Submit Your Debate Question Here

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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.


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

The center hosts public candidate debates to inform voters, encourage political engagement, and facilitate civil discourse.

Relevant Policy Issues 

Throughout the year, the center regularly hosts events that feature timely policy topics, such as expert panels, spotlights on faculty research, and more.

Constitution Day

Constitution Day is an annual event that features keynote presentations by prominent legal scholars, journalists, or practitioners focused on important constitutional issues.

Legislator-in-Residence

The Legislator-in-Residence program brings New Jersey lawmakers to Stockton, allowing them to engage with the students and faculty.

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