For the seventh year, Clemson University hosted its Men of Color National Summit in an effort to help guide young men of color by providing opportunities for higher education and employment.
Each year, the university invites college, high school and middle school students, along with educators, businessmen and government officials, all working toward a common goal.
The event, held April 11-12, was presented by The Boeing Company and took place at the Greenville Convention Center.
Crowds of young men walked around the convention center where booths were set up for prospective colleges and employers. The event was completely sold out, with attendees from more than 20 states present.
For the seventh year, Clemson University hosted its Men of Color National Summit in an effort to help guide young men of color by providing opportunities for higher education and employment.
Each year, the university invites college, high school and middle school students, along with educators, businessmen and government officials, all working toward a common goal.
The event, held April 11-12, was presented by The Boeing Company and took place at the Greenville Convention Center.
Crowds of young men walked around the convention center where booths were set up for prospective colleges and employers. The event was completely sold out, with attendees from more than 20 states present.
Keynote speakers for the 2024 summit included:
- Fabio Tambosi, a former student athlete for the universities soccer team and Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at ESL FACEIT Group
- Calvin Mackie, an author, inventor and founder of STEM NOLA
- Kenny Smith, sports commentator, former NBA player and former analyst for TNT’s “Inside the NBA“
The university awards one student with the Boeing Tiger Alliance STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Scholarship during the event, which pays for the student’s tuition for all four years in completing his degree.
This year, the selected scholar was Sinceare Jackson, a student at Southside High School in Greenville. Jackson thanked his family and educators.
Clemson President Jim Clements spoke about the life-changing power of education during the event on April 11.
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