Benchmark Society Luncheon 2026

The 2026 Benchmark Society Luncheon featured a timely and engaging conversation on media, credibility, and public life. Moderated by Baruch alumna and journalist Jana Kasperkevic, the panel included Professors Vera Haller and Heather Schultz Gittens, who explored how people navigate information in a world shaped by social media, emerging technologies, and competing narratives. The discussion examined the evolving relationship between the public and the press, the role of AI and digital platforms in shaping information, and how audiences evaluate credibility in today’s media landscape. 0:00: Program Begins 2:48: Remarks from President David Wu 20:47: Remarks from BCF Board Chair Helen Mills 26:17: Panel Discussion