The Rockhurst University Leadership Series (RULS) brings some of the world’s foremost thinkers and luminaries to Kansas City's Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts to speak on aspects of their leadership. Past guests to Kansas City have included David Brooks, Caroline Kennedy, Joe Montana, Condoleezza Rice and Capt. Scott Kelly.
13th Annual
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 3:30 - 7:00
RULS Presents:
James Brown,
5-time Emmy Award-winning Network Broadcaster
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James Brown, host of “The NFL Today” on CBS and a five-time Emmy Award-winning network broadcaster, will be the guest of the 2025 Rockhurst University Leadership Series with presenting sponsor Tria Health, speaking on how to “Break the Huddle and Run the Play.” The 13th annual leadership series will begin with a VIP reception at 3:30 p.m., followed by the main program at 4:30 p.m. and a reception at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri.
Elected to the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in August 2020, James Brown is one of the most recognizable faces and voices in television. He is a record-setting 11-time host for the Super Bowl and a contributor to programs such as 60 Minutes, CBS Mornings, CBS Evening News and 48 Hours.
Read more information about our guest speaker, James Brown.
The Rashford-Lyon Award
During RULS, Rockhurst University honors the recipient of that year's Rashford-Lyon Award for Leadership and Ethics. The Rashford-Lyon Award for Leadership and Ethics is named for two of Rockhurst’s influential leaders: the late Tom Lyon, Ph.D., and the Rev. Nick Rashford, S.J. Established in 2014, the Rashford-Lyon Award for Leadership and Ethics honors recipients who exemplify high ethical standards of business conduct with excellence in leadership as demonstrated by outstanding initiative, impact of work and inspiration to others.
Past recipients include Tom Lyon, Ph.D.; Jane Chu, Ph.D., ’05 EMBA; Mayor Sly James, ’80; Patricia Cleary Miller, Ph.D.; Tom McCullough, ’64, and Tom McDonnell, ’66; Jean Dunn, Wendy Doyle, ’94, Lisa Ginter, ’87, Ama Karikari, M.D., ’07, Marny Sherman, ’75, and Bridgette Williams, ’16 EMBA; Joe Reardon, '90; Madeline Romious, ’95 MBA; and Dave Harrison, ’81.
The 2025 honoree will be announced soon.
