NSLS Speaker Series Highlights

The NSLS Speaker Series is both a platform and an experience. We invite prominent figures to share their personal stories of leadership and success with our community. Students get the rare opportunity to ask our guests questions both in person and virtually, by submitting questions in advance. We thoughtfully select our guest speakers from among the most respected in their fields including: business, media, entertainment, publishing, sports, politics, health, technology and more.

Mark Cuban - February 16, 2021

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, TV Personality

Former President Barack Obama - May 18, 2021

The 44th President of the United States

Dr. Bernice King - February 23, 2021

CEO - King Center, Global Thought Leader, Peace Advocate

Erica Dhawan - March 2, 2021

CEO, Author, Connectional Intelligence Expert

Bill Gates - March 9, 2021

Co-Founder Microsoft, Philanthropist

Neil Patrick Harris - September 29, 2020

Actor, Producer, Author

Tanya Acker - October 6, 2020

Attorney, commentator, TV personality

Jack Black - October 13, 2020

Actor, comedian, singer and songwriter

Bill Nye - October 20, 2020

Scientist, television presenter & mechanical engineer

Matthew McConaughey - October 28, 2020

American actor and producer

Former President George W. Bush - April 27, 2021

The 43rd President of the United States