Face to Face: Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster

By Wake Forest University

February 27^th, 2026

The Face to Face Speaker Forum at Wake Forest University brought Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster, the 25th Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, to Wait Chapel on Thursday, February 26, 2026 for a moderated conversation with PBS NewsHour's Nick Schifrin

Students from Wake Forest University, other area colleges and universities, and high schools–including more than 100 ROTC and JROTC students attended the student-led event with Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster in the afternoon.

Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster sits on stage during a Face To Face forum. He sits in a chair with two other people in front of an audience. Behind them is a banner with the words

Wake Forest University hosts a Face To Face student lead speaker forum with Lt. General H. R. McMaster in Wait Chapel on Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Audience members listen attentively at Wake Forest University's Face To Face forum. Students are seated in rows, looking towards the stage, and smiling. — Wake Forest University hosts a Face To Face student lead speaker forum with Lt. General H. R. McMaster in Wait Chapel on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 Students engaged in the event.

Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster sits on stage during a

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Woman with short white hair speaks at a clear podium with microphones. She wears a black button-down shirt. The backdrop is dark with large, blurred yellow text. — Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster, the 25th Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, joined the Face to Face Speaker Forum at Wake Forest University for a moderated conversation with PBS NewsHourâs Nick Schifrin on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Wait Chapel. Executive Director, Face to Face Speaker Forum, Sue Henderson provides the welcome.

Audience members sit in rows of wooden chairs in a large auditorium. The room has high ceilings, arched windows, and a balcony filled with more people. — Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster, the 25th Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, joined the Face to Face Speaker Forum at Wake Forest University for a moderated conversation with PBS NewsHourâs Nick Schifrin on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Wait Chapel.

Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster speaks at a podium. She wears a dark blazer over a floral blouse. — Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster, the 25th Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, joined the Face to Face Speaker Forum at Wake Forest University for a moderated conversation with PBS NewsHourâs Nick Schifrin on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Wait Chapel. Acting Dean, School of Business, Stacie Petter, provides a special message.

A woman speaks at a podium. She wears a gray plaid suit and a pink shirt. Behind her, large letters spell out — Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster, the 25th Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, joined the Face to Face Speaker Forum at Wake Forest University for a moderated conversation with PBS NewsHourâs Nick Schifrin on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Wait Chapel. President Susan R. Wente provides the introductions.

Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster sits smiling in a chair, gesturing with his right hand. He wears a dark suit, patterned tie, and watch. A large sign is behind him. — Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster, the 25th Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, joined the Face to Face Speaker Forum at Wake Forest University for a moderated conversation with PBS NewsHourâs Nick Schifrin on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Wait Chapel.

Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster, the 25th Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, joined the Face to Face Speaker Forum at Wake Forest University for a moderated conversation with PBS NewsHourâs Nick Schifrin on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Wait Chapel.