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About the UNT Kuehne Speaker Series
The UNT Kuehne Speaker Series is an award-winning, signature event of the University of North Texas that brings some of the nation’s most influential voices to North Texas for timely conversations on global issues, leadership and innovation.
Since its founding in 2013, the Kuehne Speaker Series has become a premier forum for high-profile discussion and community engagement — drawing audiences of 700-800 business, civic and philanthropic leaders per event.
The series also fuels impact beyond the stage. The Kuehne Speaker Series Endowed Scholarship Fund — the largest donor-funded scholarship program at UNT— awards up to six $25,000 scholarships annually to outstanding students, covering a full year of their education and supporting UNT’s mission to shape the next generation of leaders.
DFW Series Speaker
Political Commentator on CNN
Scott Jennings is a prominent conservative political commentator on CNN, known for his sharp insights and thought-provoking analysis. His career spans decades at the intersection of politics, media and academia — serving as a trusted advisor on four presidential campaigns and playing pivotal roles in high-profile Senate and congressional races. Beyond the campaign trail, Jennings has taught at Harvard’s Kennedy School, is a founding partner of RunSwitch Public Relations, is the bestselling author of “A Revolution of Common Sense” and hosts “The Scott Jennings Show” on Salem Radio.
Scott Jennings is a prominent conservative political commentator on CNN, known for his sharp insights and thought-provoking analysis. His career spans decades at the intersection of politics, media and academia — serving as a trusted advisor on four presidential campaigns and playing pivotal roles in high-profile Senate and congressional races. Beyond the campaign trail, Jennings has taught at Harvard’s Kennedy School, is a founding partner of RunSwitch Public Relations, is the bestselling author of “A Revolution of Common Sense” and hosts “The Scott Jennings Show” on Salem Radio.
Houston Series Speaker
Chief Public Affairs Officer at Spotify
Dustee Jenkins is the chief public affairs officer at Spotify, overseeing global communications, government affairs, experiential events, and trust & safety. Since joining Spotify in 2017 ahead of its high-profile direct listing on the NYSE, Dustee has worked with executive teams to elevate the public affairs function as a part of the organization’s worldwide expansion. Dustee lives in New York City with her husband, Justin, and their two children.
Dustee Jenkins is the chief public affairs officer at Spotify, overseeing global communications, government affairs, experiential events, and trust & safety. Since joining Spotify in 2017 ahead of its high-profile direct listing on the NYSE, Dustee has worked with executive teams to elevate the public affairs function as a part of the organization’s worldwide expansion. Dustee lives in New York City with her husband, Justin, and their two children.
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