Artificial intelligence is reshaping political power in ways we barely understand, embedding itself into economic and governance structures that shape human behavior—often without our explicit consent. That was the stark warning delivered by Dr. Brian Brock, a theologian and ethicist from Aberdeen University, during the 2025 Scott Hawkins Lecture at SMU. In a talk that […]
Written by Ethics Center student staffer Caden Arras. Exceptional leadership is rarely an accident. People are rarely born with the instincts and qualities of a great leader. Instead, these traits are acquired over time through trial by fire and a strong understanding of success strategies used by past leaders. History indicates that only a few […]
What began as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died during the Great War, we now honor veterans who participated in all wars for their patriotism, love of country, and service and sacrifice for the common good on November 11, Veterans Day. Here are a few ways you can celebrate U.S. […]
On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas. He informed the enslaved African Americans of their freedom and that the Civil War had ended. This momentous occasion has been celebrated as Juneteenth — a combination of June and 19 — for more than 150 years. As we celebrate this newly recognized […]
This blog post is a part of a series dedicated to highlighting the personal experiences of Maguire Center student staff member Rylee Bailey’s personal experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The literature we read often reflects the world in which we live. In the age of COVID-19, more and more people are reading novels like The […]
Speaking at the Ethics, Trust and Transparency conference this week, Doug Levy is the CEO of imc² believes strongly in the power of capitalism and the importance of preserving the ethics within capitalism.
On Wednesday at the Ethics, Trust and Transparency conference, Allan Sloan the Senior Editor at Large for Fortune will speak on a panel dealing with financial transparency. “There’s a huge difference between transparency and disclosure,” says Sloan. “Companies, especially companies doing business on Wall Street, make endless disclosures-but they’re not necessarily of any use to […]
Senior Fellow in Government Ethics for Santa Clara University, and speaker at this week’s Trust, Ethics & Transparency conference, Judy Nadler explains, “The law is the floor, not the ceiling. Just because something is legal doesn’t mean it is ethical. It is critical to view ethics from a values-based perspective.”
Ethics is something that needs to continuously nurtured, invited and discussed says Kathleen Edmond, Chief of Ethics for Best Buy and speaker at the Maguire Center’s Ethics, Trust & Transparency conference. In an interview, Edmond said “One of the things that is imperative is we have to listen and invite the conversation” of ethics, trust […]
What is the purpose of business? That’s the question Keven Ann Willey, Vice President and page editor of The Dallas Morning News, will answer while speaking on transparency and accountability at this week’s Trust, Ethics & Transparency conference. “We will be discussing what the purpose of business is,” said Willey. “To maximize profits for shareholders? To provide desired goods […]