Colleges & Universities

As we find ourselves in the season of thanks, we’re reminded that gratitude is more than a moment—it’s a way of seeing and honoring the world around us. In his acclaimed book, The Mourning Road to Thanksgiving, Larry Spotted Crow Mann invites readers to look more deeply at this time of year by honoring Indigenous history, acknowledging truth, and embracing the power of healing.

We’re excited to share that NASA systems engineer and TED speaker Nagin Cox is releasing a new book, Claudia’s Class Goes to Mars, co-authored with Dr. Rosaly Lopes, on November 28th. This imaginative story follows a group of students whose classroom trip turns into an unforgettable virtual adventure on Mars. Through their eyes, young readers discover that space exploration isn’t just for astronauts—it’s for scientists, engineers, doctors, artists, and dreamers of all kinds. Inspired by the late planetary scientist Dr. Claudia Alexander, the book celebrates curiosity, inclusion, and the boundless possibilities of science.

Every November on Veterans Day, we pause to recognize and bring awareness to the great physical and mental sacrifices our military makes to ensure our freedom. APB is proud to work with these sought-after leaders below and we thank them for their bravery and patriotism.

Journalist and women’s rights advocate Masih Alinejad welcomed the sentencing of the Iranian-backed hit team sent to kill her on U.S. soil—a moment she calls proof that the country she once was taught to hate has become the place that saved her life. The plot, orchestrated by agents aligned with Tehran, never succeeded, but the court’s decision to hold the perpetrators accountable in New York reinforces the strength of American legal protections and the rule of law. In her new op-ed for The Free Press, Alinejad writes, “Today, a judge will sentence the hitman Iran sent to kill me on American soil. It’s proof that the country where I sought refuge protects the freedoms I love.”

APB is proud to celebrate exclusive speaker Rev. Brandan Robertson for being named to Out Magazine’s 31st annual Out100 list, honoring the most influential and pioneering LGBTQ+ individuals of the year.

We're excited to share that acclaimed professor, scholar, award-winning author, and APB exclusive speaker Jarvis R. Givens has released his highly anticipated new book, American Grammar: Race, Education, and the Building of a Nation.

As our online and offline lives become increasingly intertwined, individuals and organizations must be equipped with practical tools and strategies to safeguard themselves. The speakers below open our eyes to the vulnerabilities in our interconnected cyber world and empower audiences to take control of their security.

Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans who have enriched the country. Join us in honoring these communities with one of the sought-after speakers below!

In a recent episode of CBS Sunday Morning, Emmy-winning correspondent and APB exclusive speaker David Pogue dives into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the job search landscape—especially for recent college graduates. 

Acclaimed author, journalist, Miami University scholar and APB exclusive speaker Wil Haygood is prominently featured in the new PBS documentary Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect, which will air nationwide on September 9 at 9 p.m. ET. The film chronicles the life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice, whose groundbreaking work in civil rights law transformed the nation.