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A panoramic view of sunrise on Clemson's campus, showing a library in the foreground and the tip of a bell tower in the background.

A panoramic view of sunrise on Clemson's campus, showing a library in the foreground and the tip of a bell tower in the background.

Clemson ranked South Carolina’s top university by Forbes and US News, earns green light for free speech

These latest recognitions build on Clemson’s strong showing in rankings published in August.

byKatie Smithson

a group of people with scissors, cutting a ribbon

a group of people with scissors, cutting a ribbon

Clemson dedicates Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine

October 16, 2026

Aerial view of the campus with students walking on the streets and sidewalks

Aerial view of the campus with students walking on the streets and sidewalks

Clemson Trustees hold Fall Quarterly Meetings

October 16, 2026

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The front of a columned brick building that reads "Clemson University" at the top. Trees with fall leaves are in the foreground. leaves

Clemson posts strong FY26 financial results; continues investment in its mission

October 15, 2026

Coffee cherries are small, round, grape-sized stone fruit that grow on coffee plants. Hidden inside each cherry is a seed, commonly known as a "coffee bean." (Photo by the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience)

Coffee cherries are small, round, grape-sized stone fruit that grow on coffee plants. Hidden inside each cherry is a seed, commonly known as a "coffee bean." (Photo by the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience)

Clemson, Hawaii lead research to boost global coffee and cacao productivity, benefit South Carolina

October 15, 2026

Will McPhail uses opportunities to open doors for others

October 15, 2026

Clemson University’s 2026 United Way campaign returns through November 7

October 16, 2026

A large group of student walk through campus during class change.

A large group of student walk through campus during class change.

Pedestrian Safety Month: Engage in safe behaviors no matter how you get around

October 16, 2026

Anna Fitch Courie, chief well-being officer at Clemson

Anna Fitch Courie, chief well-being officer at Clemson

From the desk of the CWO: Clemson’s well-being guidelines are here

October 15, 2026

Two men in suits holding a plaque in front of military flags

Two men in suits holding a plaque in front of military flags

Clemson earns gold certificate for military academic program from South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs

October 14, 2026

Left, bottom angle shot of the Class of 1939 Bell Tower at the Carillon Garden with fall foliage.

Left, bottom angle shot of the Class of 1939 Bell Tower at the Carillon Garden with fall foliage.

Service milestones in October

October 14, 2026

Former Miss Homecoming pageant winner crowns the 2025 recipient

Former Miss Homecoming pageant winner crowns the 2025 recipient

Homecoming Week 2026 celebrates Clemson traditions through “Flight 1889” theme

October 15, 2026

Two men in suits holding a plaque in front of military flags

Two men in suits holding a plaque in front of military flags

Clemson earns gold certificate for military academic program from South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs

October 14, 2026

A man in a purple shirt and gray vest speaks with a microphone

A man in a purple shirt and gray vest speaks with a microphone

Dan Hofmann retiring after 15 years as director of Parking and Transportation Services

October 12, 2026

Overhead view of green courtyard space between two high-rise residential communities on Clemson's campus

Overhead view of green courtyard space between two high-rise residential communities on Clemson's campus

Clemson Home to host Bryan Mall Block Party on Friday, Oct. 16

October 6, 2026

American flags and service flags displayed on Bowman Field.

American flags and service flags displayed on Bowman Field.

Clemson to host Military Appreciation Week Oct. 14-17

October 5, 2026

Get to know Clemson University’s incoming students

byEmily Pietras Baker

Clemson University receives top marks in latest Princeton Review rankings

From the Colleges

2026 has been a big year for space

October 1, 2026

Semester at Trilith: Applications open for Fall 2027 filmmaking experience at the largest film studio in North America

October 1, 2026

Demand for Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine Apparent with 2031 Applicant Class

byStacia Harris

September 25, 2026

Ph.D. student looks to make autonomous vehicles safer, smarter and harder to hack

September 24, 2026

News in Motion

A taxidermied lion is standing in the lobby of D.W. Daniel High School near some trophy cases.

A taxidermied lion is standing in the lobby of D.W. Daniel High School near some trophy cases.

Clemson University museum’s lion finds new pride at D.W. Daniel High

How chicken embryos are helping us fight pediatric brain tumors

Some black holes at the centers of galaxies have a buddy − but detecting these binary pairs isn’t easy

Clemson doctoral student brings education outside for science classes

byMichael Staton

Clemson rocket team goes ‘all in’ with Pocket Tens

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A panoramic view of sunrise on Clemson's campus, showing a library in the foreground and the tip of a bell tower in the background.

A panoramic view of sunrise on Clemson's campus, showing a library in the foreground and the tip of a bell tower in the background.

Clemson ranked South Carolina’s top university by Forbes and US News, earns green light for free speech

September 22, 2026

Army RTOC cadet salutes while leading a company behind

Army RTOC cadet salutes while leading a company behind

Clemson Army ROTC earns top national honors at Cadet Summer Training

August 28, 2026

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An exterior shot of the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts in the summer.

South Carolina Supreme Court to hold public session at Clemson University

August 28, 2026

Fight local food insecurity at the Tigers Meal Pack for 9/11 Day

August 26, 2026

Trustee Emeritus Tom McTeer

Trustee Emeritus Tom McTeer

Clemson mourns passing of Trustee Emeritus Tom McTeer ’60

August 24, 2026

MSSBA students stand in a group in front of a green wall. They are holding a tiger rag in the middle of the photo.

MSSBA students stand in a group in front of a green wall. They are holding a tiger rag in the middle of the photo.

From the NCAA to the World Cup, Clemson’s inaugural Sports Business and Analytics cohort turns data into impact

September 17, 2026

A smiling man wearing a graduation cap and gown with multiple sashes over his shoulder walks across a stage toward the camera

A smiling man wearing a graduation cap and gown with multiple sashes over his shoulder walks across a stage toward the camera

Clemson mechanical engineering grad steps off the graduation stage into U.S. Marine Corps

August 10, 2026

Meghan Keating

Meghan Keating

Researcher’s passion for predators helps bobcats rebound on Kiawah Island

August 10, 2026

Clemson alum Sophie Ayers crouched down on a concert stage, taking a photo of the band Winyah while they perform.

Clemson alum Sophie Ayers crouched down on a concert stage, taking a photo of the band Winyah while they perform.

The road less traveled: classroom to tour bus

August 6, 2026

Experiences Simardeep Singh learned while earning his degrees motivated him to pursue advanced research to develop practical solutions that improve farming systems.

Experiences Simardeep Singh learned while earning his degrees motivated him to pursue advanced research to develop practical solutions that improve farming systems.

Family farm inspires sustainable agriculture research

August 5, 2026

A large group of penguins is walking on ice.

A large group of penguins is walking on ice.

Satellite images show how penguins’ diets are changing in response to Antarctic climate change

September 3, 2026

A female hand is removing a bunch of lettuce-like greens from a grocery store produce shelf.

A female hand is removing a bunch of lettuce-like greens from a grocery store produce shelf.

How does Salmonella contaminate everything under the sun? A food safety specialist explains how you can stop its spread

August 31, 2026

The milky way galaxy shows a strip of clustered stars against the night sky.

The milky way galaxy shows a strip of clustered stars against the night sky.

Upcoming telescopes could shed light on dark matter – astronomers are looking for these ‘fingerprints’ of the elusive substance

June 8, 2026

Kapil Chalil Madathil (left) and John Ballato talk about a lathe used to make optical fiber.

Kapil Chalil Madathil (left) and John Ballato talk about a lathe used to make optical fiber.

60 years of fiber optics: How a carrier of light you can’t see underlies much of the modern world

March 24, 2026

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Translation Tuesday graphic, full details in story.

Clemson STRIDE announces Translation Tuesday research webinar series schedule

August 24, 2026

Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute

Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute

Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute selects recipients of 2026-27 Collaboration Grants Program

August 12, 2026

Sikes Hall.

Sikes Hall.

Federal agencies remind universities of policies on sponsored research

July 29, 2026

A century of insects

Clemson scientist finds ancient flood offers modern lessons for South Carolina’s water future

byDenise Attaway

Summer firefighting job fuels Clemson student’s career interest

byMarlon Morgan

Wildfire impacts on soil microbes can cause long-lasting effects to ecosystem

byCindy Landrum

Plants with traits that help them thermoregulate have advantage in a warming world

byCindy Landrum

New study reveals tides shaped ancient Mesopotamian civilization

byDenise Attaway

a group of people with scissors, cutting a ribbon

Clemson dedicates Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine

October 16, 2026 No Comments

Clemson University dedicated the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine on Friday, Oct. 16, celebrating the

Aerial view of the campus with students walking on the streets and sidewalks

Clemson Trustees hold Fall Quarterly Meetings

October 16, 2026 No Comments

Approval of four new programs, upcoming facilities improvements, and first report from President Ayers highlight two-day meeting Clemson

Clemson University’s 2026 United Way campaign returns through November 7

October 16, 2026 No Comments

Clemson University’s annual United Way workplace campaign returns October 19 through November 7, bringing faculty and staff together

A large group of student walk through campus during class change.

Pedestrian Safety Month: Engage in safe behaviors no matter how you get around

October 16, 2026 No Comments

Practice safe behaviors whether driving, walking, biking or using an e-scooter.

The front of a columned brick building that reads "Clemson University" at the top. Trees with fall leaves are in the foreground. leaves

Clemson posts strong FY26 financial results; continues investment in its mission

October 15, 2026 No Comments

Clemson University closed fiscal year 2026 with total revenues increasing to $1.76 billion, up 2.9 percent from the

Coffee cherries are small, round, grape-sized stone fruit that grow on coffee plants. Hidden inside each cherry is a seed, commonly known as a "coffee bean." (Photo by the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience)

Clemson, Hawaii lead research to boost global coffee and cacao productivity, benefit South Carolina

October 15, 2026 No Comments

This project will improve crop resilience and strengthen production systems.