Join us for an inspiring and insightful session with Larry Thornton, the visionary founder of the Why Not Win Institute, which helps prepare young minds for the workplace. Larry’s prowess as a businessman led him to become the first black McDonald’s franchise owner in the state of Alabama. He eventually owned several. Larry’s business acumen and experience have led him to serve on the Board of Directors for Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. and First Commercial Bank (Synovus). Known primarily as a business man and artist, Larry has established himself as an author with the release of his first book, Why Not Win?, a Reflection on his fifty-year journey from the segregated South to America’s boardrooms – and what It teaches us all.

Larry is returning to campus to share his journey and wisdom with our first-year seminar students. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable life lessons from a successful entrepreneur, artist, and author who has made a significant impact on countless lives.