Inspiration Meets Celebration: Commencement Weekend Features Rickey Smiley & Pastor Jamal Bryant

The Baccalaureate Service will take place on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center, 745 Saluda Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730. The event will feature Pastor Jamal Bryant as the guest speaker, offering words of inspiration and reflection.

The Commencement Ceremony will follow on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at the same location. Clinton College is honored to welcome legendary comedian and radio personality Rickey Smiley as the keynote speaker to celebrate this momentous occasion.

Both events are open to the public with reserved tickets available through Eventbrite.

Media Information:

• Baccalaureate Service (May 1): Media are invited to arrive for questioning at 5:30 PM and be prepared to begin coverage promptly at 5:45 PM.
• Commencement Ceremony (May 2): Media may arrive for questioning at 1:30 PM and begin coverage at 1:45 PM.

These events mark a significant milestone in the lives of our students, and we welcome the media to capture and share these moments of celebration and inspiration.

For more information about media coverage and accreditation for Clinton College's Founders' Week events, please contact Rae’L Smith – Director of Promotions and Branding at 803-374-9424 or rsmith@clintoncollege.edu.

About Clinton College

Founded in 1894, Clinton College is a private, historically black college located in Rock Hill, SC. Committed to academic excellence, social responsibility, and community engagement, Clinton College offers a diverse range of programs and opportunities for students to achieve their full potential. For more information, visit www.clintoncollege.edu.