Renowned news anchor shares career, life story
World-renowned journalist Dan Rather will speak in Brown Auditorium on Tuesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. as part of the Presidential Lyceum Series. The subject for Rather’s speech will be “What I’ve Learned from a Lifetime of Reporting.”
Rather has over 40 years of experience, but is best remembered for his tenure on CBS Evening News after taking over for Walter Cronkite in 1981.
The anchor captivated audiences as he reported on major world events for 24 years including the Clinton impeachment, Sept. 11, 2001 and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan before leaving the desk in 2006. Currently, he hosts his own Emmy winning show, Dan Rather Reports, on HDNet.
“The dialogue that occurs between the public and the speakers we host each year is just one more example of the intangible benefits the university provides through its presence in the region,” said Stephen Richters, ULM Vice President of Academic Affairs. “This is an excellent opportunity to enhance our ties with ULM’s proud supporters.”
The lyceum series was developed by former ULM president Jim Cofer in 2003 to promote intellectual exchange. Past speakers have included Steve Forbes, Ben Stein, Robert Kennedy Jr. and Bill Cosby.
Students are eager to hear Rather speak, including Gary Jackson, a senior general studies major from Monroe.
Jackson said. “I believe he can give us a lot of insight on today’s current events and educate us on political standpoints which we face today. With his years of experience, he will have a major impact on college students.”
Tickets to the event are free for students and $10 for faculty and staff. The general public may attend for $25.
There are also patron tickets available for $50 which include reserved seating and admission to the reception at 5:30 p.m. on the seventh floor of the library.
Visit ULM’s home page for more information.
