Michael Lamb

Award-winning professor, moral and political philosopher, scholar of hope, and senior executive director of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University.


two books

Writing

Michael’s research and writing focuses on the ethics of citizenship and the role of virtues in public life. He is the author and co-editor of several books, essays, articles, and poems.


Michael in regalia

Speaking

A sought-after speaker on topics of character, hope in politics, and St. Augustine, Michael has delivered keynotes, speeches, and a Class of 2025 commencement address.


Teaching

An award-winning professor, Michael has taught interdisciplinary courses in politics, ethics, and religion at Oxford, Princeton, Rhodes College, and Wake Forest.