Each year the Hillard Gold '39 lecture series brings a unique speaker to Carolina's campus. Hillard Gold '39 speakers provide an opportunity for students and faculty to engage in an intellectually stimulating interdisciplinary conversation. These discussions occur in small classroom interactions and packed auditoriums, offering a chance for undergraduates and professors alike to join the dialogue.

The Hillard Gold '39 lecture series honors alumnus Hillard Gold and is made possible by the gift of James Gold '72 and Jonathan Gold '75, who established the series to honor their late father.