about us
"TO PROMOTE EDUCATION IN THE LIBERAL ARTS AND THE PRACTICE OF ORATORY IN THE INTERESTS OF A FREE AND ORDERED SOCIETY."
- Mission Statement-
OUR HISTORY
The Euphradian Society was founded by students of the University of South Carolina in 1806 as a forensic and literary society. For more than two centuries, the Euphradian Society has been committed to nurturing the art of oratory and cultivating the virtue of its members as part of an effort to preserve the liberal arts heritage of the University of South Carolina.
Today
Established in 2013, the Euphradian Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Columbia, South Carolina. The Foundation offers lectures, seminars, scholarships, and other resources throughout the year to advance our mission. We believe that virtue, eloquence, and civility are vital to the life of a free and ordered society, and we work to promote these timeless values in contemporary public discourse.
Photograph by Joshua David Thompson
Our PROGRAMS
Oratorical Competition
More information to follow.
SEMINARS & Lectures
The Euphradian Foundation supports the Euphradian Society in sponsoring public lectures throughout the year on topics ranging from freedom of speech to the purpose of higher education. We are committed to bringing renowned scholars to Columbia to address important issues relevant to the Foundation’s mission. These lectures are free to attend and open to members of the public.
Debate Workshop
The Euphradian Foundation has hosted an annual Public Forum Debate workshop at the University of South Carolina. The workshop trained students in the fundamentals of public forum style debate and the rudimentary aspects of critical thinking, articulate speech, and effective argumentation.
Essay Scholarship
The Euphradian Foundation sponsors an annual scholarship for rising college freshman. Students submit an essay on a provided prompt, and the submission that exhibits superior argumentation, insight, and style will receive a modest award. For more information on this year’s essay scholarship, click the link on the top ribbon.
Photograph by Joshua David Thompson
CONTACT US
Have a question for the Euphradian Foundation regarding our programs, donations, fundraising, or general information? Let us know how we an help.
The Euphradian Foundation
P.O. BOX 2043
COLUMBIA, SC 29202