A former presidential adviser, a veteran foreign affairs correspondent, a female NBA executive, and a podcaster with 3 million followers are coming to Purdue University Fort Wayne.

The university today announced the lineup for its 2025-2026 Omnibus Speaker Series, which will celebrate its 30th season.

The speakers are Republican political influencer Karl Rove on Oct. 7, NBC journalist Andrea Mitchell on Nov. 18, Atlanta Hawks executive Melissa Proctor on Feb. 12, and podcaster and citizen journalist V Spehar on March 23.

"We have an incredible lineup this season," said a statement from Jerry Lewis, vice chancellor for communications and marketing at Purdue Fort Wayne. "Our goal is to feature speakers who bring stories and insights that both inspire and challenge us."

The series kicks o

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