The Robison lectureship series began in 1988 with Bradley’s department of communication. It was created to honor Mary Leslie Robison whom was an educator and journalist for over 40 years. Since it has started the series has housed more than 30 journalists and journalism educators and this year is no different. On October thirtieth award-winning political journalist and former CNN chief white house correspondent Jessica Yellin will be speaking to students. Yellin has interviewed a variety of high end politicians including president Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Hillary and Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Laura Bush. Yellin also covered the presidential races in 2008 and 2012. She has been honored with the Gracie award for her coverage of women in politics in 2010.
The event will begin at 7 p-m in the Michael student center ballroom it is free and open to the public