Wes Moore Keynote Address

March 21, 2019

On Thursday, March 14, combat veteran and best-selling author Wes Moore delivered the keynote address at DePaul’s inaugural President’s Lecture Series.

During his address, Moore stressed the importance of understanding the collective role we all play in the success of our institution and our community.

Moore is a social entrepreneur and CEO of Robin Hood, one of the largest anti-poverty organizations in the United States. Originally from Baltimore and the Bronx, Moore graduated Phi Theta Kappa from Valley Forge Military College, and later Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins University. He then earned an MLitt in International Relations from Oxford University before serving as a captain and paratrooper with the United States Army, including combat deployment to Afghanistan. Following his military service, Moore served as a White House Fellow to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

Wes Moore, left, talks with A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul, before the keynote address. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul University, introduces Wes Moore during the event on March 14 in the Lincoln Park Student Center. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Wes Moore, best-selling author, Army veteran, social entrepreneur and CEO of Robin Hood, one of the largest anti-poverty organizations in the country, delivers his keynote address. During his talk, Moore thanked DePaul not only for its commitment to inclusivity and diversity, but also for leading it. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Moore stressed the importance of understanding the collective role we all play in the success of our institution and our community. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Wes Moore takes questions from the audience at the end of his presentation. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Wes Moore talks with students who attended the presentation during a reception after the event. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

"Diversity does not mean compromisng excellence," Moore said during his address. "Inclusion does not mean lowering standards." (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)