Events
Upcoming Events
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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.
- September 12, 2024 - N.Y. Times Journalist Peter Baker Talks Presidential Politics - read the news release and watch on YouTube
- April 6, 2022 - A Conversation with Rear Admiral Kevin Sweeney on Ukraine
- January 24, 2020: A Conversation with Don McGhan
- January 23, 2018 - A Conversation with United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil M. Gorsuch
- November 17, 2015 - A Conversation with David Sanger about Today's Global Realities and America’s Next President
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.
- STAY TUNED FOR 2025!
- November 9, 2023
- November 10, 2021
- November 14, 2019
- November 9, 2017
- February 6, 2015
Election Debates & Candidate Forums
The center hosts public candidate debates to inform voters, encourage political engagement, and facilitate civil discourse.
- October 24, 2024 - Congressional District 2 Debate with House Representative Jeff Van Drew and Democratic Challenger Joseph Salerno - livestream on YouTube
- October 10th & 16th, 2024 - U.S. Senate Candidate Forums with House Representative Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw
- October 19, 2022 - N.J. Legislative District 2 Debate
- April 28, 2021 - Democratic Primary Candidates Forum: Atlantic County Clerk, Lisa Jiampetti & Mico Lucide
- October 20, 2021 - Atlantic County Clerk Debate
- October 19, 2021 - Atlantic City Mayoral Debate
- September 23, 2021 - Atlantic County Commissioner Debate
- October 6, 2021 - N.J. Legislative District 2 Debate
- June 25, 2020 - 2nd District Democratic Primary Debate
- September 30, 2020 - Atlantic County Virtual Candidates' Forum
- October 8, 2020 - 2nd District Congressional Debate
- October 13, 2020 - A.C. Mayoral Debate
- October 24, 2019 - District 2 Assembly Debate
- October 10, 2018 - 2018 New Jersey Congressional District 2 Debate
- October 19, 2014 - Hammonton Town Council Debates
- October 12-14, 2014 - Congress to Campus
- October 13, 2015 - Legislative Debate - 2nd District
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’s 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
- February 26, 2018 - Former Ambassador William J. Hughes meets with teachers from Panama
- October 18, 2018 - Esports Summit
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is an annual event that features keynote presentations by prominent legal scholars, journalists, or practitioners focused on important constitutional issues.
