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Student Leadership and Engagement

About Leadership Week

Leadership Week is built upon the belief of preparing confident and capable student leaders, We do this by forming programs around the Clemson Leader Practice of Excellence: Collaboration, Sustaining Legacy, Communication, Strategic Planning, Building Community, and Personal Growth. Our program that accomplishes this is Leadership week with the goals of

  • Engage students in a diverse presentation of leadership practices, opportunities and styles,
  • Expose students to an array of campus and community leaders,
  • Celebrate student leaders and campus organizations engaging in leadership work,
  • Educate students about inclusive leadership practices,
  • And, create a fun and engaging environment to talk about, celebrate and challenge leadership practices, styles and opportunities. 

Questions? Reach out to Christopher Spellman

Leadership Week 2026 is February 21-28!

Clemson Students with President Clements at Clemson Leadership Symposium, Clemson University, South Carolina

The 5th Annual Leadership Week theme is “Leadership Unbound: It’s Not Where You Are, It’s Where You Can Go!” Whether you’re an aspiring, developing, or successful student leader, these events will promote the next generation of global student leaders:

2026 LEADERSHIP WEEK SCHEDULE

2026 Leadership Week Schedule

Event

Date/Time

Location

Day of Service
Join us on Saturday the 21st to kick-off the fifth annual Leadership Week with our Day of Service! There will be free breakfast and free transportation to your assigned sight!

Saturday, February 21, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Ballrooms | Hendrix Student Center

Lunch & Leadership with the Deans
Want to learn more about how to grow as a leader in relation to your area of study? Challenge your leadership and attend this event to meet and hear more from leaders of your college: the Dean!

Monday, February 23, 2026
noon-1 p.m.

David Peebles Room | Hendrix Student Center

Clemson Impacts The Globe
Join us for a panel featuring inspiring leaders as they share their experiences and insights from leading across the globe!

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
5:30-6:45 p.m.

108 Auditorium | Watt Innovation Center

Student Alumni Meet & Greet
Join us in welcoming our Clemson Alum back to campus with this event. Attend this event to form connections and see Clemson leaders in action!

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
4:30-6 p.m.

Barnes Center

Thursday Night Trivia
Join us for trivia night as we partner with U-NITES! for a fun and engaging TGIT! Come ready to show what you’ve learned (or to learn) about being a Clemson Leader… Winning teams will receive a prize!

Thursday, February 26, 2026
10 p.m.-midnight

Barnes Center

Bojangles & Blankets
Make a blanket for the homeless and take one for yourself! We’ll also host a PAW Pantry Donation Drive (please see their suggested donation list). We hope to see you there and enjoy free Bojangles as we serve and celebrate Clemson Leaders for Leadership Week 2026!

Friday, February 27, 2026
8-10 p.m.

Barnes Center

Women in Leadership Conference
Evolve, Elevate, and Empower. Register now for the Women in Leadership Conference! The conference is open to faculty, staff, and community members!

Saturday, February 28, 2026
7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Hendrix Student Center

Center for Student Leadership and Engagement
Center for Student Leadership and Engagement | 300 Sirrine Hall, 515 Calhoun Dr, Clemson, SC 29634