The Shepperd Leadership Institute remains rooted in John Ben Shepperd’s legacy and is currently rebuilding and reimaging itself for the future.
John Ben Shepperd dedicated his life to public service, encouraging civic engagement, and promoting leadership. As a former Texas Secretary of State and Texas Attorney General, Shepperd believed public leadership was the highest calling a person could receive and answer.
Leadership programs offered by the Shepperd Institute honor John Ben Shepperd’s legacy of public leadership and service for Texans of all ages and walks of life.
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Our Partner
Ellen Noël Art Museum
The University of Texas Permian Basin is proud to partner with the Ellen Noël Art Museum and provide it a temporary home while its building is closed for construction and expansion.
The Ellen Noël Art Museum is now housed with the Shepperd Leadership Institute and the Presidential Archives inside the Buddy and Shirley West Building (4919 E. University Blvd). The partnership keeps the Ellen Noël Art Museum open and allows its experts to reanimate and accession the Presidential Archives. That means the doors to the Buddy and Shirley West Building are open to the public and inside you will find an Ellen Noël art gallery, a curated Presidential Archives display, and the Shepperd Leadership Institute.
At UT Permian Basin, one of our foundational pillars is service to our region and one of our core values is collaboration. This partnership lives out both – keeping the Permian Basin’s only Smithsonian Affiliate Museum open and breathing new life into the Presidential Archives.
Upcoming Events
Distinguished Lecture Series Featuring David Salyers
David Salyers was one of the original two marketing executives at Chick-fil-A. He spent 37 years in the Chick-fil-A Marketing Department and most recently served as a Vice President. Having worked at Chick-fil-A for most of his career, he saw the principles of servant leadership and compassion play out in the growth of more than 2,300 Chick-fil-A restaurants around the country. David is now using his expertise and passion to spark the growth of individuals, teams, and organizations.
Distinguished Lecture Series Featuring Terry Bradshaw
The first NFL player with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Bradshaw continues to defy an easy pigeonhole. Four-time Super Bowl champion quarterback (Pittsburgh Steelers), two-time Super Bowl MVP and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. Multi-Emmy and award-winning broadcaster for FOX on Fox NFL Sunday. Enduringly popular actor, gospel/country singer, motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author, and breeder of championship quarter horses.