Each year up to twenty outstanding Republican women are selected for the program through a competitive selection process.
We are a political leadership development program designed for fast tracking and mainstreaming outstanding Hoosier women into elected and appointed governmental and political positions. Members of each class have diverse personal and professional life experiences and represent women of all ages and from every corner of Indiana. Women who have demonstrated extensive leadership skills in the workpla
06/01/2026
We are now accepting applications for the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series Class of 2026-2027! ⭐️
Hoosier Republican women who seek to make an impact in public service and who demonstrate leadership and community engagement are encouraged to apply.
Learn more at www.lugarseries.com/apply.
05/26/2026
DC TRIP DAYS 3 & 4 ⭐️
The Class of 2025-2026 spent Wednesday, 5/13, at the White House for National Day, joining programs from Arizona, Illinois, Kansas and Pennsylvania. The class then met with members of the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) for briefings, and wrapped up the evening with a rainy (but memorable) monument tour.
On Thursday, the class concluded their trip with a tour of the White House, a meeting with Congressman Shreve and a visit to Old Town Alexandria before heading home.
Thank you to all who made this year’s trip a success!
05/15/2026
DC TRIP DAY 2 ⭐️
On Tuesday, the Class of 2025-2026 spent the day on Capitol Hill, meeting with members of the Indiana Congressional Delegation, then visiting the Library of Congress. They ended the day with a private tour of the Capitol led by Congressman Rudy Yakym!
05/12/2026
The Class of 2025-2026 arrived in Washington, DC yesterday for National Week!
They kicked off the trip with visits to Arlington National Cemetery and George Washington’s Mount Vernon.⭐️
Sometimes disappointment isn’t just redirection - it’s a chance to grow and come back even stronger. ⭐️
Hear more from our Board President Morgan Perrill as she shares her experience with the Lugar Series in the newest episode of A Seat at the Table.
🎧 Listen now: www.linktr.ee/lugarseries
Hear more behind-the-scenes stories from Jean Becker and Tom Collamore in our newest episode of Lugar Series: A Seat at the Table. ⭐️
🎧 Listen now: www.linktr.ee/lugarseries
Sometimes leadership starts with taking a risk. ⭐️
Hear Teresa Lubbers (Co-Founder) share her story in the first episode of Lugar Series: A Seat at the Table.
🎧 Listen or watch here: https://linktr.ee/lugarseries
02/26/2026
Last Tuesday, 800 hoosiers from across the state attended our 36th Annual Luncheon, celebrating the Class of 2025-2026, the 2026 Nancy A. Maloley Outstanding Public Servant Award recipient Allison Barber, and the continued legacy of Senator Lugar.
We were proud to welcome Jean Becker and Tom Collamore, co-authors of Don’t Tell the President, as our keynote speakers. Their behind-the-scenes stories of presidential advance were a highlight of the program!
Thank you to all who joined us! ⭐️
02/10/2026
Today is the LAST DAY to register for the 36th Annual Lugar Series Luncheon! ⭐️
Join us one week from today as we celebrate the Class of 2025-2026 and honor the continued legacy of Senator Lugar. You don't want to miss out on our most exciting event of the year!
Register TONIGHT, 2/10 by midnight at www.lugarseries.com. We can't wait to see you!
02/04/2026
The 36th Annual Lugar Series Luncheon is only TWO WEEKS away! ⭐️
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to celebrate our newest class & hear from Jean Becker and Tom Collamore share about their new book, Don’t Tell the President.
Register now at www.lugarseries.com/news.