In summer 2025, the Stephenson Institute completed an incredible summer seminar series—as we look forward to the next lineup in 2026.
From Crawfordsville to Chicago, Springfield to Charlottesville, students explored classical liberalism through immersive sessions on economics, entrepreneurship, law, and civil society.
The programs featured thought-provoking lectures from scholars like Audrey Redford, Ryan Yonk, James Stacey Taylor, Bill Kline, Nick Snow, Dan D’Amico, and entrepreneur Chris Rufer – alongside lively workshops, movie nights, and even a visit to Monticello.
Big thanks to our faculty partners and our co-hosts at the American Institute for Economic Research, and most of all to the students who brought their curiosity, questions, and energy to each conversation.
Mark your calendar for next summer. And read more about the 2026 series here.
June 21-28, 2026 U. of Illinois, Chicago – Classical Liberalism and Business
July 5-11, 2026 Wabash College – Classical Liberalism and the Liberal Arts
July 2026 (Date TBD) Prague, Czech Republic – Classical Liberalism’s Response to Totalitarianism
July 19-25, 2026 U. of Illinois, Springfield – Classical Liberalism and the Market
