Where Leaders and Learning Meet
Gain insights from prominent business executives, educational innovators, and political figures as they address today’s critical global challenges. Join us on campus for these exclusive opportunities to learn directly from distinguished thought leaders shaping our world.
Business
Truist Lecture
The annual Truist Lecture is part of the Department of Economics and Business Administration’s program for the study of capitalism. Sponsored by the Truist Foundation, the series exposes PC students and members of the public to ideas on free-market economics. Speakers have included Wall Street Journal reporters, think-tank supporters, and other academicians.
Robert M. Vance Lecture Series on Business Ethics
High-profile leaders in the business world speak about how to run a successful business that maintains a moral code in which employees can take pride and use as a guide for day-to-day activities. The late Robert M. Vance considered ethics, honesty and integrity to be extremely important. He lived these qualities as a business leader in Clinton, S.C. Funded by the Bailey Foundation, this program is a tribute to the late businessman’s legacy and his numerous contributions to the Clinton community. The speakers, CEOs and other top managers address business ethics as the overall theme.
The program is a tribute to Mr. Vance’s legacy and his numerous contributions to the Clinton community. Each year, CEOs, presidents and other top managers address the topic of business ethics.
Society for the Advancement of Management Speaker Series
Professionals from the business world visit campus in the fall and spring to talk to students and the community about what it’s like to work in their industries. This series includes speakers from local, state and regional business communities. Speakers have included realtors, media executives, financial advisers, restaurant owners, as well as professionals from business, insurance, sales, marketing, law and more.
Education
Charles Chadwell Special Education Institute
The Charles H. Chadwell Endowment for Special Education was established at PC in 1984 by Francis E. Cothran and his wife, Jean Syminton Cothran. Part of the endowment provides seminars, lectures, and workshops led by recognized authorities in fields related to special education. These events promote a better understanding of the circumstances faced by individuals with disabilities and their families. The events are intended for teachers and require registration.
Political Science
Samuel Calvin Waters Lecture Series in Political Science
In this annual series, notable political scholars and practitioners help to enrich the academic experience for PC students as well as engage members of the local community. Samuel C. Waters, a graduate of PC and the University of South Carolina’s School of Law, established the series to highlight the value and relevance of the study of politics and contemporary issues.
2025 Speaker
Creighton Waters
Chief Attorney for the State Grand Jury section of the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office
March 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Edmunds Hall