Programs and Events

Annual Ethics Day at Clemson University

Every October, Clemson University celebrates its Annual Ethics Day throughout campus. The 2024 Annual Ethics Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2024 with Dr. Nancy Love, a Clemson alumna and Professor at the University of Michigan. Her keynote address is titled, “When Ethical Norms Collide: A Viewpoint from Multi-Disciplinary ‘People First’ Engineering.” This event is an opportunity to remind students, staff, and faculty members about the importance of ethical decision-making in their personal and professional lives.

Eller Case Competition Team

The Institute prepares students to compete in the International Collegiate Ethics Case Competition organized by the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona each October. 

Tigers for Inclusion, Diversity, and Ethics (TIDE) Conference

Amidst the ongoing societal unrest, racial tensions, and inequalities, Clemson University acknowledges that it must boldly demonstrate its commitment to diversity and inclusion for students, staff, and faculty members. The Rutland Institute for Ethics believes that a progressive university, such as Clemson, must take a further step to critically examine how ethics and diversity intersect. The 2025 TIDE Conference will be held March 31 – April 4, 2025.

Ina B. Durham Annual High School Ethics Case Competition

Clemson University's Ina B. Durham Annual High School Case Competition exposes high school students to ethical dilemmas and good decision-making skills. The 2025 competitions will be held March 7th and March 28th, 2025.

Should you have questions about Institute activities and initiatives and/or wish to support the Institute's mission, please contact ethics@clemson.edu.