The 2026 James Jimirro Open for Debate Series: Disagree Better

• Doors open at 5:30 p.m
• Location: The Nittany Lion Inn (Ballroom)
• Refreshments and light bites will be provided

Where do you fall on these divisive issues? Can you listen and engage with the other side?

• Voter ID: Do ID Laws Protect or Restrict?

• Supreme Court: How Political Should the Supreme Court Be?

During this interactive dialogue, attendees will hear different sides of these divisive issues presented by high profile political commentators. After both speakers present their views, attendees will engage in respectful, open-minded dialogue around the topics through facilitated small group interactions with Dean Patrick Mather, Schreyer Honors College.

Jaime Harrison, former Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), Veteran Political Strategist & Expert on Communications and Organizational Leadership

Miranda Devine, New York Post Columnist, Fox News Contributor, Host of Pod Force One & Best-Selling Author

This dialogue series is funded through a generous gift from James Jimirro '58 Comm to enhance efforts already underway to reaffirm free speech as a cornerstone of Penn State's mission. Jimirro was honored in 1985 with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Penn State Alumni Association.