--- title: "James Patterson Speaker Series: James Patterson and Mike Lupica" url: "/academics/honors/james-patterson-honors-program/speaker-series/2026-2027/james-patterson-and-mike-lupica" type: page date: 2026-07-27 updated: 2026-07-27 --- # James Patterson Speaker Series: James Patterson and Mike Lupica James Patterson Honors Program # James Patterson ’69 and Mike Lupica The James Patterson Speaker Series at Manhattan University is proud to welcome James Patterson ’69 and Mike Lupica on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The Speaker Series is a flagship component of the [James Patterson Honors Program (JPHP)](/node/2194/) at Manhattan University. [ Register to Attend ](https://manhattancollege.formstack.com/forms/james_patterson_speakers_event_august_25) Image ![Image of author Mike Lupica](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-07/MikeLupica_AuthorPhoto.jpg?h=a7e6d17b&itok=cC2SYNma) Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 2 p.m. Kelly Commons, 5th Floor The James Patterson Honors Program at Manhattan University is honored to welcome distinguished alumnus and the world’s bestselling author **James Patterson ’69**, alongside acclaimed journalist and bestselling author **Mike Lupica**, for an exclusive conversation. Patterson and Lupica will discuss writing, their careers, and their collaboration, including their highly anticipated January release. Mike Lupica is an award-winning columnist, National Sports Media Hall of Fame inductee, and author of 17 *New York Times* bestsellers. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. [Register to Attend](https://manhattancollege.formstack.com/forms/james_patterson_speakers_event_august_25) Contact Us ## Questions on the James Patterson Honors Program? Dr. Michele Saracino Executive Director (718) 862-7412 Eliza Newman Assistant Director (718) 862-7176