An adventurous group of former political pros, scholars, non-profit leaders and good government folks committed to dialogue on research, media & public affairs.
We’re hiring!
The Reilly Center is seeking a new program coordinator to help advance our mission to elevate public discourse and make a positive civic impact.
Find out More and apply here: https://t.co/OUr2yxiB1A
#LSU#LSUjobs#Higheredjobs
Thanks to Dr. Johanna Dunaway for joining us at Pizza & Public Affairs and the John Breaux Symposium!
We’re also excited to announce her as our 2026 Public Policy Fellow! 🎉 Looking forward to the conversations and impact her fellowship will bring across campus and Louisiana.
Wrapping up our final Pizza & Public Affairs of the semester on a high note 🍕✨ Huge thanks to Arnessa Garrett, Deputy Editor of the Advocate | The Times Picayune, for sharing her insights on journalism and today’s media landscape!
Our third Pizza & Public Affairs speaker is Arnessa Garrett, Deputy Editor of The Advocate | The Times-Picayune. Award-winning journalist with experience at The Boston Globe & The Dallas Morning News.
📅 April 9 | ⏰ 12–1 PM
📍 Journalism Bldg
Registration Link in comments!
It’s LSU Giving Day! 🐯
The Reilly Center brings students & communities together through programs like The Common Ground Project, Civic Sips, Pizza & Public Affairs, and the John Breaux Symposium.
Want to support the Reilly Center?
https://t.co/2fDOsN94mO
#LSUGivingDay#WBTTW
Incredible John Breaux Symposium! Grateful to our speakers for meaningful dialogue and diverse perspectives. As America nears its 250th, a great reminder that democracy thrives on open, respectful exchange.
@ManshipSchool@JonahDispatch@CarlCannon
Pizza & Public Affairs is back!
This time, we're welcoming Dr. Johanna Dunaway, Director of Syracuse's Institute for Democracy, Journalism & Citizenship!
Thursday, March 19, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Journalism Bldg
Open to all students and faculty
@parlouisiana@manshipschool
Lineup set for the 2026 John Breaux Symposium: American Media at 250! 🎤
Join leading scholars + national voices as they unpack media, polarization & today’s fragmented landscape.
Free to register: https://t.co/C6QhQMiIdY
📅 March 20 | ⏰ 8–1:30 | 📍 Lod Cook Alumni Center
Congrats to Reilly Center Director Michael DiResto who last night received this year's BR Original Award from @Forum225, Baton Rouge's young professionals organization, honoring his long-term, outstanding community service! 🥳
@ManshipSchool
We’re excited to announce Jordan Taylor and Jack Hamilton to the 2026 John Breaux Symposium 🎤
They’ll join us to discuss “Fake News and Other Media “Dark Arts” in American History.”
📅 March 20 | ⏰ 8–1:30 | 📍 Lod Cook Alumni Center
Register Now. Link in comments!
We’re excited to announce Jonah Goldberg to the 2026 John Breaux Symposium 🎤
Cofounder of The Dispatch, he’ll speak on “The Emergence of Independent Media, Today and Tomorrow.”
📅 March 20 | ⏰ 8–1:30 | 📍 Lod Cook Alumni Center
Register Here: https://t.co/xbDyXGJ0j8
Check out our speakers for the 2026 John Breaux Symposium 🎤
Johanna Dunaway of Syracuse and Sunshine Hillygus of Duke.
They’ll lead a conversation on “Media, Civil Discourse, and Polarization.”
📅 March 20 | ⏰ 8–1:30 | 📍 Lod Cook Alumni Center
Register now! Link in comments!
We had an incredible Pizza & Public Affairs with former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards! 🍕
Thank you, Gov. Edwards, for the engaging discussion and for supporting the Common Ground Project.
Be on the lookout for our next event on March 19!
@PARLouisiana@ManshipSchool
We’re excited to announce Carl M. Cannon as our first speaker for the 2026 John Breaux Symposium – Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and Washington Bureau Chief of @RCPolitics
📅March 20
⏰8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
📍Lod Cook Alumni Center
Join us for the 2026 John Breaux Symposium as we explore American Media at 250 🇺🇸
National voices, innovative scholars, and more—speaker lineup coming soon!
📅 March 20 | ⏰ 8–1:30 | 📍 Lod Cook Alumni Center
Register Here🔗 https://t.co/xbDyXGJ0j8
What a night! 🥂
Last Thursday’s Civic Sips with @PARLouisiana was an incredible success with a fantastic turnout and even better conversation.
Huge thank you to Len Apcar for kicking off the discussion & special thanks to Cocha.
🗓️Civic Sips returns April 16. Stay tuned!