Monday, April 20, 2026
7:00 p.m. | Kelly Commons, Room 5B
The James Patterson Speakers Series at Manhattan University is proud to welcome Admiral William H. McRaven on Monday, April 20, 2026. A retired four-star admiral and bestselling author, McRaven is widely recognized for his leadership in special operations and his reflections on service, character, and the American spirit.
Admiral William H. McRaven is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed and The Wisdom of the Bullfrog and the New York Times bestsellers Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations and The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived. In his thirty-seven years as a Navy SEAL, he commanded at every level. As a Four-Star Admiral, his final assignment was as Commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces.
After retiring from the Navy, he served as the Chancellor of the University of Texas System from 2015 to 2018. He now lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Georgeann.
A complimentary copy of his book, Duty, Honor, Country & Life: A Tribute to the American Spirit, will be provided.
This event is part of the James Patterson Speaker Series, a cornerstone of the James Patterson Honors Program. Free and open to the public, registration is required.
Moderator:
TBD
For more information:
Contact Michele Saracino, Ph.D. at michele.saracino@manhattan.edu
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