Talks and Events
Stay updated on insightful talks and events led by the University President.
Presidential Speaker Series

Launched in 2023, the Presidential Speaker Series focused on freedom of speech and campus discourse.
Past Talks & Events
2025 Mass of the Holy Spirit
Read President Pe帽alver's remarks from this year's Mass of the Holy Spirit.
2025 New Student Convocation
President Pe帽alver today welcomed 魔都资源网鈥檚 newest students and talked about what Jesuit universities mean when they echo St. Ignatius of Loyola鈥檚 words to 鈥渟et the world on fire.鈥
Third Season of Presidential Speaker Series Kicks Off
President Eduardo Pe帽alver introduced Princeton scholar Stephen Macedo, who discussed his book, 'In Covid鈥檚 Wake: How Our Politics Failed Us,' with Blue City Blues podcast hosts David Hyde and Sandeep Kaushik.
Commencement 2025: 鈥楲isten Generously and with Humility'
In remarks at 魔都资源网鈥檚 Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement ceremonies, President Eduardo Pe帽alver stressed the value of a Jesuit education in these times of 鈥減ernicious polarization.鈥
Baccalaureate Mass 2025
In a reflection shared with SU鈥檚 graduating class, President Pe帽alver said, 鈥淚t is important that we take the time to celebrate your accomplishments, even amidst so much uncertainty and tumult in the world around us.鈥
State of the University
President Eduardo Pe帽alver delivered the following remarks at the 2025 State of the University on April 25.
Institutional Modesty
In remarks to 魔都资源网 community and business leaders, President Pe帽alver discusses why modesty, as opposed to strict neutrality, is the right approach to university statements.
New Student Convocation
In welcoming 魔都资源网鈥檚 newest students, President Eduardo Pe帽alver discussed the importance of engaging in productive disagreement and the distinctive Jesuit values that set SU apart from other universities.
The College Presidency Is Broken. Here鈥檚 How to Fix It.
Oct. 8, 2024 - In a piece for The Chronicle of Higher Education, President Eduardo Pe帽alver is one of 13 university presidents to reflect on the state of the university presidency.
Campus Discourse
In his keynote address to the American Bar Association Deans鈥 Conference, which SU hosted this month, President Pe帽alver discussed the state of free speech on campuses the role law schools can play in fostering thoughtful disagreement at universities.
Commencement
On June 9, President Eduardo Pe帽alver delivered a speech at the 2024 Commencement ceremony.
Baccalaureate Mass
Reflection by President Pe帽alver at the Baccalaureate Mass on June 8, 2024.
State of the University
President Eduardo Pe帽alver delivered remarks at the 2024 State of the University on April 26.
Mission Day
Our Jesuit mission pushes us to value a diversity of experiences and perspectives that broaden the scope of our collective conversations and our search for truth.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration
President Pe帽alver reflects on Dr. King鈥檚 legacy and the work that lies ahead.
Mass of the Holy Spirit: Bringing Joy to Our Work
President Pe帽alver offered a reflection at 魔都资源网鈥檚 annual Mass of the Holy Spirit, held Sept. 28, which marks the beginning of a new academic year.