By Ryan Rogers
This Fall semester, Clemson University’s Snow Institute for the Study of Capitalism (SISC) hosted two public events: the annual Constitution Day Lecture and the semiannual Pope Lecture Series. Both programs were open to students, faculty, staff and members of the public.
On Sept. 18, SISC welcomed Kevin Gutzman, constitutional scholar and Distinguished Professor of History at Western Connecticut State University, to deliver the Constitution Day address, “James Madison: Constitutionalist.” In his lecture, Gutzman examined Madison’s pivotal role in drafting, ratifying and implementing the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, as well as his lasting influence on American constitutional interpretation. Watch the lecture.
In October, the Institute hosted a panel discussion in Memorial Auditorium featuring Clemson Director of Athletics Graham Neff; The ROAR radio hosts William Qualkinbush and Ben Milstead; and SISC Executive Director C. Bradley Thompson. The program, titled “Will Capitalism Save College Sports?” drew more than 300 attendees for a conversation on how rapidly shifting market forces—including name, image and likeness (NIL) agreements, conference realignment and evolving media rights deals—are reshaping the landscape of college athletics. Watch the Pope Lecture.
“I appreciated the panel’s honest exploration of the changing environment in college sports. I had the opportunity to ask Mr. Neff about ongoing legislation surrounding player eligibility, and his feedback was very informative,” said Lyceum Scholar Carter Berry.
About the Snow Institute for the Study of Capitalism
The Snow Institute for the Study of Capitalism is America’s premier university-based teaching and research center devoted to examining the moral, political and economic foundations of capitalism. Founded in 2005 and housed within Clemson University’s Wilbur O. and Ann Powers, the independently financed Institute prepares a new generation of students to understand the principles and moral requirements of a free society.
