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The Clemson Young Alumni Council Presents Roaring10 Young Alumni Awards in May 2025
The Clemson Young Alumni Council has named 10 alumni to its “Roaring10,” recognizing these outstanding young alumni for their influence in business, leadership, community, education and philanthropic endeavors. The honor is given to individuals who exemplify Clemson University’s core values […]
Clemson offers free digital tools to support South Carolina farmers
The Clemson Extension Precision Agriculture Program offers free web apps to help farmers boost productivity and make informed decisions.
MyIPM for Row Crops app helps identify, defeat diseases and pests
South Carolina farmers have a powerful tool in the fight against crop pests and diseases. The MyIPM for Row Crops is a free smartphone app designed to help growers identify and manage pest and disease threats in key crops. Available […]
Kirby Player receives South Carolina’s highest civilian honor
Kirby Player (left), lecturer and coordinator of Clemson’s Palmetto Leadership Program for the Environment, Agriculture and Forestry, received South Carolina’s Order of the Palmetto from Matt Holt, dean of the University’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences.
Clemson recognized for helping individuals manage diabetes, lead healthier lives
Clemson University’s Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) program received the 2025 Priester Culture of Health Award, a prestigious national recognition of its measurable contributions to health and well-being across the state. HED was developed through collaboration between Clemson Extension and […]
Faculty, staff and students honored with 2025 University Spring Awards
Faculty, staff and students will be honored at the 2025 University Spring Awards ceremony and reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 5, at the Owen Pavilion at The Clyde V. Madren Center. The awards ceremony recognizes faculty for […]
Board of Trustees reinforces University’s commitment to nation’s top student experience
Spring meetings highlight progress toward Clemson Elevate’s first pillar: Delivering an unmatched student experience Clemson University’s Board of Trustees held its spring quarterly meetings this week with a focus on the first pillar of the Clemson Elevate strategic plan: Delivering the […]
Farming, family and 33 Clemson rings
Chloe Rawl becomes the 33rd member of her family to receive a degree from Clemson, with hers being in agribusiness, continuing a long tradition of agriculture and higher education.
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences honors students, faculty and staff during annual awards
Students, faculty and staff were honored at the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences’ Annual Awards Ceremony on April 10.
Adaptable roots, better cotton: How root traits improve yields
Cotton is vital to South Carolina’s economy, generating $144.5 million in production value in 2024. Yet, drought stress from sandy topsoil and clay-rich subsoil often reduces yields, highlighting the need for cotton plants capable of adapting to varied moisture conditions. […]
Clemson launches new yellow-legged hornet reporting system
The Clemson University Department of Plant Industry has introduced a new identification and reporting system to help combat the spread of yellow-legged hornets. The system allows South Carolina residents to report suspected yellow-legged hornet activity and embryo nests as the […]
Clemson Extension offers free Climate-Smart Forage Systems online course
The Clemson Cooperative Extension Service is offering a free online course to help both new and experienced farmers improve production and resilience in their operations by incorporating climate-smart practices. Registration is open for Climate-Smart Practices for Forage Systems, a self-paced […]
CU Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band collaborates with DuBose MS and Summerville HS for April 18 concert
Clemson’s Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band will collaborate with South Carolina middle and high schools for a joint concert on April 18 at 7:30 pm at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts. The collaboration began when DuBose Steel Band […]
Climate-Smart practices for forage-livestock systems
Climate-Smart Practices for Forage-Livestock Systems Field Day hosted by Clemson Extension, featuring demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Clemson University Invites Public to Forest Fest on March 29
The Clemson Experimental Forest will host Forest Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 29 at the Issaqueena Trailhead, E. Dam Road, Central, South Carolina. Free and open to the public, Forest Fest is an interactive event designed […]
Clemson – Israeli universities partnership will advance agriculture
Clemson University partners with Hebrew University and Sapir College to bring innovation/economic growth to Israel’s western Negev region.
Thinking rural: Subject-matter experts from broad spectrum of Colleges, departments brainstorm community outreach, future support
The Clemson University Office of Research Development hosted 45 faculty and staff members at the 2025 TigerSphere event, “Exploring, Building and Connecting Research with Rural Community Practice,” in the Peebles Room of the Hendrix Center, March 5, 2025. TigerSphere aims […]
Clemson’s ag safety training comes in handy in Dillon County
Clemson’s grain bin simulator is used to train fire and rescue teams across South Carolina, as well as North Carolina and Georgia.
Privette named interim director of South Carolina Water Resources Center
As the new director for the SC Water Resources Center, Charles Privette aims to strengthen the foundation for the center’s growth and provide critical support for water resource management, planning and policy development.
Clemson Extension names new coordinator for S.C. Master Naturalist Program
Mallory Maher, center, was named the program coordinator of the South Carolina Master Naturalist Program.
Masha Bokar ignites collaboration using art to teach about water science
“Beyond the Surface” project is a collaborative effort by Clemson Extension, S.C. Sea Grant Consortium (SCSGC), the South Carolina Water Resources Center and Tiger Strikes Asteroid – Greenville art gallery. The exhibit will be open at Tiger Strikes Asteroid – Greenville through March 242
South Carolina agriculture technology, business forum set for March 26
The 2025 South Carolina Agriculture Technology and Business Forum is scheduled for March 26 at the Phillips Market Center in Columbia, S.C.
Online course teaches how to grow thriving lawns, gardens for spring
South Carolina gardeners can learn how to grow thriving lawns and ornamental gardens by participating in an online short course developed by the Clemson Extension horticulture team. This course, Home Horticulture Foundations, is designed for beginners and features videos about […]
Clemson student ignites collaboration using art to teach about water science
“Beyond the Surface” project is a collaborative effort by Clemson Extension, S.C. Sea Grant Consortium (SCSGC), the South Carolina Water Resources Center and Tiger Strikes Asteroid – Greenville art gallery. The exhibit will be open at Tiger Strikes Asteroid – Greenville through March 242
WEBINAR: Ornamental pest management in home landscapes
If you’ve ever wondered which product you should use or why a product didn’t work on insects in your gardens and/or landscapes, join Drew Jeffers, Clemson Extension horticulture agent, for a webinar to learn about Ornamental Pest Management in Home […]
Jim Anderson becomes director of Clemson’s Baruch Institute
Jim Anderson was named director of the Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science.
Clemson Outdoor Collective to hold ‘Community in the Making’ event Feb. 24
A new collective of faculty and staff passionate about the importance of outdoor play, learning and well-being will host an informational drop-in event on Monday, February 24 from 10-11 a.m. at the Cooper Library Brown Room (Room 416). The Clemson […]
Scientists link urban tree structure to mental health
Maintaining a healthy urban ecosystem should be a public health policy. Lalita Dhal, Clemson doctoral student in forest resources Studies have shown that tree canopies can reduce human stress, improve mood and lower blood pressure. Now, a group of scientists […]
Board of Trustees first 2025 quarterly meeting focuses on University’s impact
With an overarching focus on the third pillar of Clemson Elevate — the impact of Clemson University to transform lives across the state of South Carolina and beyond — the 2025 Winter Quarterly Meeting of the Clemson Board of Trustees was held […]
Clemson University drives $6.4 billion economic impact in South Carolina, supporting jobs and growth
An independent economic impact study released at Clemson’s Board of Trustees meeting Thursday detailed the University’s statewide economic impact at $6.4 billion including operations, capital investment, workforce development, athletics events and student and visitor spending. Every dollar South Carolina invests […]
‘It’s not just boxes.’ CAFLS legacy Kirkley Fallaw brings childhood vision of packaging science to life through classwork, co-op and early-career experiences
Kirkley Fallaw, center, with co-workers during her six-month co-op at Arthrex.
Learn sustainable management solutions at the 2025 Forages and Livestock Field Day
The 2025 Clemson Extension Forages Field Day is March 13 at the Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville, South Carolina.
Clemson, Charleston County Schools to use $6 million US Department of Education grant to increase use of co-teaching model
Clemson University will use a $6 million grant to expand an already successful collaboration with Charleston County School District to implement a co-teaching model.
Hessian fly control in winter wheat
This study aims to provide information to guide grower decisions, combine genotyping and field screening to improve resistance, identify additional sources of resistance and integrate new resistance genes to develop high-yielding, resistant wheat varieties. FLORENCE, S.C. – The Hessian fly, […]
Ridge Peach Meeting set for Feb. 6
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Updates on crop management and an outlook for the 2025 growing season are on the agenda for the Ridge Peach Meeting, set for Feb. 6. The meeting will take place at the Old Timber Lodge, 271 Crest […]