Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture Series 2026

The Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture series presented by the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs brings world-renowned speakers to Denver annually to participate in a forum dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the most important governance issues of the day. The series presents opportunities to connect our community to distinguished scholars and thought leaders. The Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture Series is made possible through the generous support of the Dr. Mary E. Guy Endowed Lectureship Fund. 2026 Distinguished Lecture “Politicization and State Capacity Under Trump: The Case of Direct File” Presented by Dr. Donald Moynihan J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy Thursday, September 10, 2026 Networking Reception: 4:00 p.m. Distinguished Lecture Program: 5:15-6:30 p.m. Location Terrace Room, 2nd floor Lawrence Street Center University of Colorado Denver Dr. Donald Moynihan is one of the nation’s leading scholars of public management, government performance, and administrative governance. His research examines how public institutions build capacity, respond to political…