Don R. Elliott Distinguished Presidential Lectures
Don R. Elliott, Courtesy of Vanderbilt University
The Don R. Elliott Distinguished Presidential Lecture Series is designed to expose the Lipscomb University campus and the surrounding community to persons of influence in one or more issues of contemporary debate or discussion, with a preference for issues related to economics or political science. An endowment established at Lipscomb by the Don R. Elliott Foundation provides primary funding for the Elliott Distinguished Presidential Lecture. The lecture series is named in memory of Don R. Elliott, a native of Kerr, Arkansas, who was a Professor of Economics and Political Science at Little Rock University, Randolph-Macon College and Vanderbilt University. He founded Don Elliott and Associates, a fundraising consulting firm that directed campaigns for Lipscomb University and a host of other universities, colleges and private schools.
2026 Distinguished Guest - TBA
Thursday, November 5, 2026 / George Shinn Center
3:00-4:30 pm // Student Symposium and Q&A
- This portion is open to all Lipscomb University students
- George Shinn Ballroom
5:00-5:50 pm // Reception
- All evening attendees are encouraged to stop by the reception before the lecture
- Heavy hors d'oeuvres served
- George Shinn Lobby
6:00-8:00 pm // Lecture and Interview
- George Shinn Ballroom
- Lecture followed by Q&A portion
