William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy

Empowering Southern New Jersey Through Research and Civic Engagement

Empowering Southern New Jersey Through Research and Civic Engagement

 

The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University researches public policy and economic issues, fosters public discussion, and promotes civic engagement in Southern New Jersey.


"The Power of Public Colleges & Universities: Preserving and Advancing New Jersey's Higher Education Landscape"
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Upcoming Public Events

Feb
28
A Hughes Center Conversation with Christy Bowe, acclaimed White House photojournalist and author
Friday, February 28, 2025 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Stockton University Campus Center Theatre on the main Galloway campus

Get an insider’s look into Washington, D.C. from an acclaimed photojournalist who has covered the past five presidents, numerous confirmation hearings for Supreme Court justices, two U.S. Presidential Impeachment hearings, the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and several Presidential Inaugurations. Bowe’s latest book, History in the Making: A Focus on Five U.S. Presidents, takes readers on a decades-long pictorial journey through major historical and political events.

March
4
American National Security, Trade Policy, and the Jones Act
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Theatre, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ, 08205
Join us for a panel of distinguished experts from the U.S. military, think tanks, and academia to discuss the Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, and its critical role regarding America’s national security interests and our role in the global economy today. The U.S. Naval Institute and others agree that the Jones Act remains pivotal in discussing U.S. maritime policy and naval strategy, trade policy, disaster assistance, and more. Rear Admiral Kevin M. Sweeney (Former Chief of Staff to Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis) will serve as moderator, and panelists include Paul S. Koffsky (former Senior Deputy General Counsel of the Department of Defense, who performed the duties of the Department of Defense General Counsel on multiple occasions), Colin Grabow (Associate Director at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies), and Stockton University student Camille Benoit (a senior majoring in Political Science - International Affairs with a Global Studies Minor, and President of Model UN).


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Ambassador William J. HughesThe Center is named in honor of U.S. Ambassador William J. Hughes. A native of southern New Jersey and a public servant for over 50 years, Ambassador Hughes was dedicated to the prosperity and freedom of the American people.