September 1, 2026 – US Midterm Election Series
Seth McKee: “Midterm Elections in an Age of Political Volatility, 1004–2026”
Midterm elections have often acted as an approval barometer for presidential popularity. What does the past history of co-called negative voters tell us about what is likely to happen in 2026?
Seth C. McKee is a professor of political science at Oklahoma State University.
Join us at 12:00 pm in the Foley Speaker’s Room, 308 Bryan Hall, or live on the Foley Institute YouTube channel.
September 3, 2026 – US Midterm Election Series
Louis Jacobson: “Covering Congressional Races”
Louis Jacobson is chief correspondent at PolitiFact (The Poynter Institute).
Join us at 12:00 pm in the Foley Speaker’s Room, 308 Bryan Hall, or live on the Foley Institute YouTube channel.
September 10, 2026 – Foley Distinguished Service Award 2026
Mike Pence to receive Foley Distinguished Service Award 2026
Please join the Foley Institute and distinguished guests for the presentation of the annual Thomas S. Foley Award for Distinguished Public Service to the 48th Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence.
The 50th Governor of the State of Indiana and U.S. Representative from Indiana will receive this year’s Thomas S. Foley Award for Distinguished Public Service in a ceremony to be held in Spokane.
Learn more about the Foley Distinguished Service Award and Spokane event.