Clemson to Host Two Diversity Forums Today

Clemson University officials will host two diversity forums today, after a week of protests.

“The President's Commission today on "The Status of Black Faculty and Staff” in the Hendrix Center from 10 a.m.-noon. The goal of the forum is to address students and faculty concerns about racial and other culturally sensitive issues.

Tonight, the last forum will take place 6:30-7:30 p.m. in  Brackett Hall Auditorium. Officials will lead a discussion on supporting underrepresented students.

“This is the issue of how we continue to make our university community a place that is welcoming, safe and supportive for all who choose to study or work here,” Clemson University President Jim Clements said in a news release.

Clements said the forum is for students and staff members interested in the diversity issues.

”I'm confident that all of us together can continue to make progress and drive these important ongoing and new initiatives forward,” Clements said.