Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center

The Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center promotes understanding and appreciation of the First Amendment through scholarship, debate, and civil discourse. Founded on the belief that open discussion is vital to democracy and the rule of law, the Center hosts events such as lectures, book launches, the Bowden Fellow Speakers Series, and forums for diverse and dissenting views.

Upcoming Events

Bowden Fellows Speaker Series: Jocelyn Wilson (Princeton University)

Tuesday October 20, 2026
11:50am - 12:50pm
TNH 2.140 Wright Classroom

Details to follow.

Bowden Fellows Speaker Series: Nathan Chapman (University of Georgia Law)

Tuesday November 10, 2026
11:50am - 12:50pm
TNH 2.140 Wright Classroom

Details to follow.

Bowden Fellows Speaker Series: Michael Helfand (Pepperdine Caruso Law)

Tuesday January 12, 2027
11:50am - 12:50pm

Details to follow.

Bowden Fellows Speaker Series: Margot Kaminski (Colorado Boulder Law)

Tuesday February 9, 2027
11:50am - 12:50pm

Details to follow.

Bowden Fellows Speaker Series: Wanling Su (Indiana University)

Tuesday February 23, 2027
11:50am - 12:50pm

Details will be announced soon.

Bowden Fellows Speaker Series: Mark Kubisch (Pepperdine Caruso Law)

Tuesday March 9, 2027
11:50am - 12:50pm

Details to follow.

Bowden Fellows Speaker Series: Kelsey Baer Flores (BYU Law)

Tuesday April 6, 2027
11:50am - 12:50pm

Details to follow.