Featuring Mitch Albom as inaugural speaker
University Liggett School is proud to present the Honor Wallace ’22 Memorial Speaker Series, established to celebrate the life and legacy of Honor Wallace, a cherished member of the Class of 2022.
Created by the Wallace family in partnership with ULS, this speaker series honors Honor’s spirit by bringing voices that inspire resilience, empathy, and purpose — values she lived by and that continue to guide the ULS community.
Event Details
Mitch Albom | Honor Wallace ’22 Memorial Speaker Series
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 6 p.m.
University Liggett School Auditorium
1045 Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
The evening will feature a public presentation by Mitch Albom, the official launch of the speaker series, and a special recognition of Honor’s enduring impact. Honor’s family will be in attendance to honor her remarkable legacy.
Registration
Tickets are reqired and will be available soon.
About Honor Wallace '22
Honor was a bright, joyful, and intellectually curious student known for her passion for languages, love of theater, and deep commitment to the University Liggett School community. Tragically, she lost her life at the hands of a drunk driver during her sophomore year at Southern Methodist University.
Honor’s time at ULS was defined by her multifaceted interests. A passionate student with a particular love for languages, Honor excelled in French and Spanish, earning a reputation for intellectual curiosity and determination. Her academic accomplishments were complemented by her involvement in theater, tennis, and hockey, and she was a Liggett Merit Scholar deeply committed to her school community.
At Southern Methodist University, she continued to pursue her love of languages.
We are grateful that this speaker series allows us to remember Honor and share her passion for continuous learning and inspiring others in a meaningful way.
— Caroline and David Wallace, Honor’s parents
About Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom is an acclaimed author, screenwriter, philanthropist, journalist, and broadcaster. Best known for Tuesdays with Morrie—the bestselling memoir of all time—his works have sold over 42 million copies worldwide in 48 languages. Albom’s literary achievements include eight #1 New York Times bestsellers, Emmy Award-winning TV films, stage plays, and a nationally syndicated newspaper column.
His newest novel, Twice (Harper, October 2025), is a poignant love story exploring second chances and the complexities of desire.
In addition to his writing, Albom dedicates much of his time to philanthropy. He founded SAY Detroit, a nonprofit providing pathways to success through health, housing, and education initiatives.
