The Distinguished Lecture Series is made possible through the generosity of the Walter F. Brown Family of San Antonio. This series brings some of our time's most influential leaders, pioneers, and thinkers to Trinity to share their personal journeys and provide insight into their life’s work. Trinity University will welcome Dr. Arthur C. Brooks as the 2025-26 Distinguished Lecturer on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, @ 7:30 p.m. in Laurie Auditorium. 

Dr. Arthur C. Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic, where he writes the popular weekly “How to Build a Life” column, and hosts the weekly podcast “Office Hours with Arthur Brooks.”

Brooks is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 15 books, including Build the Life You Want, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life, and, most recently, The Happiness Files: Insights on Work and Life.

Brooks is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness, appearing in the media and traveling the world to teach people in private companies, universities, public agencies, and faith communities how they can live happier lives and bring greater well-being to others

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This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For any questions about the lecture, please reach out to the Office of Conferences and Special Programs at (210) 999-7601.

This event is part of The Conversation @ Trinity.