WORLD News Group is proud to announce the launch of the Vanguard Speaker Series—a new monthly forum designed to equip reporters and editors with forward-looking insight for stronger, story-driven journalism.
Each month, a subject-matter expert will brief us on what’s ahead in critical areas like AI, science, entertainment, education, politics, and more—offering a behind-the-scenes view of what industry insiders are saying and what’s likely to emerge next.
When: 1st Wednesday of each month
Where: Zoom
Time: 11:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM CT / 2:30 PM ET
Who:
July 2, 2025
Dr. Les Sillars
Dr. Sillars, a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, is a Professor of Journalism and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. In addition to his academic roles Dr. Sillars is the editor-in-chief of WORLD News Group and executive editor of WORLD Magazine.
August 6, 2025
Dr. Keri Ingrahm
Discovery Institute Senior Fellow & Director of the American Center for Transforming Education