Donning of the Kente 2026
Join us as we celebrate Clemson’s brightest graduates for Donning of the Kente 2026!
The Clemson Black Alumni Council (CBAC) is proud to host the Donning of the Kente 2026 on April 18th, 2026 at Tillman Hall Auditorium 3pm-5pm!
This year’s celebration will honor Clemson’s Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 graduates (undergraduate and graduate degrees). Registration for the April ceremony is open from February 23 to March 6, 2026 for eligible graduates. Spaces are limited, so early registration is strongly encouraged. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email along with additional details about the event and guest request information.
To receive a 2026 Gantt Kente stole, students must register to participate and attend the ceremony at dotk26.eventbrite.com .
***This year’s ceremony will be an intimate celebration dedicated to our graduates and their guests. While in-person attendance is reserved for students and their guests, we are excited to explore virtual viewing opportunities so our broader community can witness this milestone together! Details will be shared once made available.
The “Sponsor-A-Graduate” campaign runs from February 25 to March 25, 2026, allowing Clemson alumni, CBAC members, family, and friends to sponsor a graduate’s Kente stole and ceremony participation for $35! This is a chance to invest in one of the first and most meaningful milestones on a student’s journey to alumni-hood. All sponsors will be recognized on the official 2026 sponsor list on the CBAC website.
****To make this donation, click ‘Reserve a spot’ and select ‘Sponsor A Graduate’ via dotk26.eventbrite.com. Please note this is not a ticket option to attend the event.
ENGAGE AS ONE OF OUR FEATURED SPONSORS:
Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available, beginning at $500, and may be tax-deductible. To secure a sponsorship, please view and complete the 2026 Donning of the Kente Sponsorship form. *Sponsorships will close March 25, 2026.
[CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SPONSORSHIP FORMS]