Event Dates
April 10-11, 2025
Registration will be opening in December.
Please check back then for all registration information.
Building Bridges to Success for African American and Hispanic Males
The mission of the Clemson University Men of Color National Summit is to bridge the opportunity gap and illuminate pathways after High School for African American/Black and Hispanic/Latinx males and their allies. The summit brings together approximately 2,000 high school and college students, business professionals, educators, government officials and community leaders from around the country, emphasizing the importance of education, best practices and choices to increase high school and college graduation rates.
Summit Themes
- Career and professional development.
- Entrepreneurship.
- Masculinity/personal identity.
- Retention rates, graduation and student achievement.
- Social/community engagement.
For additional information, email menofcolorsummit@clemson.edu.
2023 Men of Color Summit Testimonials
“Phenomenal speakers with inspiring success stories give young men hope and a different outlook on life.”
“One of the most impactful events anywhere in the U.S.”
“It's a great way to connect with and support other professional men of color in the Upstate area and the surrounding region in all areas of society. It’s also a great opportunity for young adults to find a path for higher education and success as well as competent and willing mentors to help them reach their professional and personal goals.”
“This was a great space for students to meet other students who look like them and have common goals of success.”
“This event has become an event that is instrumental as a development tool for our youth. To have the opportunity to learn from successful leaders in the community and business is invaluable. I love the support Clemson shows for Men of Color. The future will be brighter for all of us that have had the opportunity to engage in this amazingly purposeful event.”
Endowments
The Division of Inclusive Excellence is proud to promote these endowments that enhance opportunities for historically marginalized groups at Clemson — the Harvey B. Gantt Scholarship and the Leon E. Wiles Diversity Endowment.
