The Battle Against Cynicism

Renowned speechwriter and messaging expert Cody Keenan rose from a campaign intern in Chicago to become Director of Speechwriting at the White House and Barack Obama’s post-presidential collaborator. Together, Keenan and Obama's efforts resulted in some of the most unforgettable addresses of our time.

The Craig W. Barton Speaker Series is an annual event established to expose students to differing points of view and encourage critical thinking and conversation.