Events

We are currently rescheduling the Manchester Township Democratic Club's Gubernatorial Primary Candidate Forum originally set for Feb 22nd to a new date. Please check back soon for an update. We look forward to inviting you to campus to hear from potential candidates for New Jersey's next governor!

Upcoming Feature Events

Feb
28
A Hughes Center Conversation with Christy Bowe, acclaimed White House photojournalist and author
Friday, February 28, 2025 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: 淫性视频 Campus Center Theatre, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ, 08205
Get an insider鈥檚 look into Washington, D.C. from an acclaimed photojournalist who has covered the past five presidents, numerous confirmation hearings for Supreme Court justices, two U.S. Presidential Impeachment hearings, the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and the past eight Presidential Inaugurations. Limited copies of her latest book, "Author of "History in the Making: A Focus on Five U.S. Presidents", will be available for purchase and signing.
March
4
American National Security, Trade Policy, and the Jones Act
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Theatre, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ, 08205
Join us for a panel of distinguished experts from the U.S. military, think tanks, and academia to discuss the Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, and its critical role regarding America鈥檚 national security interests and our role in the global economy today. The U.S. Naval Institute and others agree that the Jones Act remains pivotal in the discussion of U.S. maritime policy and naval strategy, trade policy, disaster assistance, and more. Rear Admiral Kevin M. Sweeney (Former Chief of Staff to Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis) will serve as moderator, and panelists include Rear Admiral Philip E. Sobeck (Commander, U.S. Navy鈥檚 Military Sealift Command), Honorable Paul C. Ney Jr. (Former General Counsel of the Department of Defense), Colin Grabow (Associate Director at the Cato Institute鈥檚 Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies), with opening remarks from William J. Hughes, Jr. (Principal, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C).

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.


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.

Constitution Day

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

 

Our Entire List of Events Can Be Found On Our Archive