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A Legacy of Excellence.
A Continuing Commitment to Leadership.
Dr. Henry N. Tisdale is a distinguished educator, transformative leader, author, and President Emeritus of Clafin University. His career spans more than five decades in higher education, marked by a commitment to academic excellence, institutional transformation, leadership development, and expanding educational opportunities for future generations.
BIOGRAPHY
Henry N. Tisdale
President Emeritus, Claflin University | Author | Leadership Advisor | Keynote Speaker
Educator, Leader, Author, Advisor.
Dr. Henry N. Tisdale is a distinguished educator, transformational leader, author, and President Emeritus of Claflin University, where he served as president for 25 years, from 1994 to 2019. His career spans more than five decades in higher education, distinguished by a commitment to academic excellence, institutional transformation,
leadership development, and expanding educational opportunities for future generations.
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ENGAGEMENTS & APPEARANCES
November 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM
African American Honors Collective
Fall 2026 Faculty Fundamentals Speaker
“Purposeful Leadership: From Personal Vision to Transformational Impact in a Changing World”
(Virtual)
November 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Delta Rho Chapter
Achievement Week Program
Keynote Speaker
Kingstree High School – West Campus
616 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
December 4, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Cummins Memorial Theological Seminary
150 Anniversary Celebration Gala
Keynote Speaker
LowCountry Conference Center
CONTACT & INQUIRY
Invite Dr. Tisdale to speak, advise, or collaborate.
Please complete the form to inquire about keynote speaking, leadership advisory services, board engagement, workshops, or other opportunities. A member of Dr. Tisdale's team will respond as soon as possible.
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