A.G. Sulzberger Addressed Michigan State University
The New York Times publisher spoke at the Wharton Center as part of a university speaker series.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Lecture and Seminars
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A.G. Sulzberger visited East Lansing on Tuesday to deliver a speech at the Pasant Theatre. The presentation was part of Michigan State University's Presidential Speaker Series, which launched earlier this year.
Why it matters
The university established the speaker series to foster public discourse on consequential issues. The event featured the publisher of The New York Times, who has led the company since 2018.
A.G. Sulzberger has served as publisher of The New York Times since 2018 and as chairman since 2021. The Times maintains a 175-year institutional history.
The players
A.G. Sulzberger
He has served as the publisher of The New York Times since 2018 and the chairman of The New York Times Company since 2021.
Michigan State University
This public research university located in East Lansing established the Presidential Speaker Series to facilitate conversations on consequential topics.
The details
The event took place at 6 p.m. at the Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre and was made available to the public via a livestream on the News 10+ app. Additionally, Michigan State University is hosting a photojournalism exhibit titled Bearing Witness at Benefactors Plaza.
Timeline
March 17, 2026: The Presidential Speaker Series held its inaugural event.
September 29, 2026: A.G. Sulzberger delivered his speech at 6 p.m.
September 30, 2026: The photojournalism exhibit concludes at 5 p.m.
Industry Dynamics
The appearance follows a trend of academic institutions hosting industry leaders to provide students with direct insights from the media landscape. Such events serve to bridge the gap between classroom theory and the practical challenges facing global news organizations.
Community members were able to watch the event remotely via the News 10+ app. Residents may also visit the campus exhibit at Benefactors Plaza between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. through September 30.
The takeaway
Engagement between campus communities and national media leaders provides students with rare access to high-level journalistic perspectives. Those interested in media history can view the ongoing photojournalism exhibit during its remaining campus hours.
Further reading
For more events on campus, visit the Lecture and Seminars section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wilx.
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