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Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter

Medal of Honor recipient and author

Carol Ann Walker International Lectureship

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.

A United States Marine and the youngest living recipient of the Medal of Honor, Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter is recognized for extraordinary heroism during his service in Afghanistan. In 2010, he sustained life-threatening injuries after throwing himself on a grenade to protect a fellow Marine, an act of valor that led to years of recovery and more than 40 surgeries.

Following his recovery, Carpenter set and achieved ambitious personal goals, including completing a college degree, running a marathon and traveling internationally. He is the author of the memoir “You Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting For,” which chronicles his journey of resilience and purpose. Today, he speaks widely about leadership, perseverance and finding meaning in adversity, encouraging others to overcome challenges and pursue lives of impact.

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