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The start of a new academic year has once again highlighted what makes WKU special. Every day, our faculty and staff create opportunities for students to learn, grow and discover their potential. In classrooms, residence halls, offices, laboratories and student spaces, your commitment helps shape an environment where students can succeed and feel connected to our campus community.
To that end, I’m pleased to share news about one of WKU's signature events. On Tuesday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m. in Van Meter Auditorium, we will welcome internationally recognized innovation expert, instructor at Stanford Online and Harvard’s DCE and bestselling author Jeremy Utley as the featured guest for the fourth annual Presidential Speaker Series.
Jeremy Utley is widely regarded as a leading authority on innovation, creativity and the practical application of artificial intelligence. His work has been featured by major media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, NPR and The Financial Times, and he regularly advises leaders seeking innovative approaches to complex challenges.
As an instructor at Stanford Online and Harvard’s DCE, he teaches innovation and entrepreneurship and has helped thousands of professionals in more than 70 countries adopt generative AI as part of their everyday work. Named a Thinkers50 Top Ten Innovation Leader, he is known for translating emerging ideas into practical strategies that help individuals and organizations perform at their highest levels.
(More: WKU to welcome Jeremy Utley to campus for 2026 Presidential Speaker Series)
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