Programs and Events

College Ethics Symposium

Clemson University is a proud sponsor of the College Ethics Symposium in Hilton Head, SC. The objective of the Symposium is to engage college seniors in ethics-based conversations to promote thoughtful decision-making, both in the workplace and in their personal lives. Students will engage case studies to discuss ethical and moral principles while incorporating a methodical approach to challenges they will face in their post-graduate pursuits.

Annual Ethics Day at Clemson University

Every October, Clemson University celebrates its Annual Ethics Day throughout campus. The 2026 Annual Ethics Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, featuring a panel of young professionals sharing real experiences navigating difficult decisions, leadership challenges, and ethical dilemmas in their careers that span the fields of business, government, and research. This event is hosted as a part of the campus-wide Compliance and Ethics Week.

Tigers for Integrity, Discourse, and Ethics (TIDE) Conference

Clemson University acknowledges that it must boldly demonstrate its commitment to discourse and cultivating integrity within its students, staff, and faculty members. The Rutland Institute for Ethics believes that elite higher education institutions, such as Clemson, must take a further step to critically examine how ethics and discourse promote a better civic future. Information about the next TIDE Conference will be forthcoming. 

Harry & Ina Durham Endowed High School Ethics Case Competitions

Clemson University's Ina B. Durham Annual High School Case Competition exposes high school students to ethical dilemmas and good decision-making skills. The competition will be held in a virtual format on March 6th, 2026. Registration will open on September 1 and close on January 31.

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