Ronald McMullen to Speak at SIU on Global Affairs

Career U.S. Diplomat to Speak at SIU on Global Affairs

Ronald McMullen, a career U.S. diplomat and professor at the University of Iowa, will join the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. CT in the Guyon Auditorium inside Morris Library.

McMullen will share insights from his decades of diplomatic service and academic work, discussing global affairs, diplomacy, and U.S. foreign policy in an increasingly complex world. He will reflect on his experiences representing the United States abroad and teaching the next generation of leaders.

Over a 30-year diplomatic career, McMullen served in numerous posts around the globe, including as U.S. Ambassador to Eritrea. He has also worked on democracy promotion, conflict resolution, and international security issues. Since 2010, he has been a professor at the University of Iowa, where he teaches courses on diplomacy, U.S. foreign policy, and international relations.

A reception will precede the event from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Morris Library. McMullen’s lecture will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Guyon Auditorium.