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Feb. 26, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The State of Immigration and Displacement in the U.S. and Worldwide
Dr. Kelsey Norman is a Fellow and Director of the Women’s Rights, Human Rights & Refugees program at the Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Her research and teaching focus on the politics of migration and refugee hosting in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as globally. Her first book, Reluctant Reception: Migration, Refugees and Governance in the Middle East and North Africa, was published in 2021 by Cambridge University Press. The book was selected as one of Choice's Outstanding Titles for 2021 and was awarded an honorable mention by the American Political Science Association's Migration and Citizenship 2021 Best Book Committee. Her second book, Aiding Autocrats: Migration Management, Governance, and Repression in Africa, co-authored with Dr. Nicholas Micinski, is forthcoming with Cambridge University Press in 2026. Her writing for popular media outlets has been published by The Washington Post, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, The Conversation and The Atlantic.
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Mar. 05, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
John Whitmire, the 63rd Mayor of Houston was sworn in on January 1, 2024, bringing decades of public service experience to the role. Before becoming mayor, he served as the longest-tenured member of the Texas State Senate, representing Houstonians for 40 years in the Texas Senate and 10 years in the Texas House. Throughout his career, Whitmire has been a strong advocate for criminal justice reform, public safety, and economic development. As mayor, Whitmire is focused on strengthening public safety, fixing the city’s finances and infrastructure, and improving Houstonians' quality of life. His leadership is shaped by his love for people, his vast understanding of government and his commitment to public service. |
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