William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy

Empowering Southern New Jersey Through Research and Civic Engagement

The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at ��˾�� 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

A Hughes Center Conversation with Christy Bowe, acclaimed White House photojournalist and author

Friday, February 28, 2025 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.

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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 the past eight Presidential Inaugurations, including the latest for President Trump’s second term. 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

American National Security, Trade Policy, and the Jones Act

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.

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 and its critical role in America’s national security interests and in the global economy. The Jones Act remains pivotal in the discussion of 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 Rear Admiral Philip E. Sobeck (Commander, U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command), Honorable Paul C. Ney Jr. (Former General Counsel of the Department of Defense), Colin Grabow (Associate Director at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies).

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The 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.

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