It was an exciting week for Clemson’s College of Veterinary Medicine. At the Board of Trustees April meeting, the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree was approved following a presentation given by Provost Bob Jones and brief follow-up questions answered by […]
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Top College of Science students honored
The April 11 ceremony honored students for scholarship, research, teaching, leadership and engagement.
Clemson genetics major receives prestigious Truman award
Recognized for her commitment to raising accessibility awareness and ambition to influence health care policy related to her rare disease research, Elizabeth Caldwell, a National Scholar and third-year genetics major, has been named a Truman Scholar. She is Clemson’s fourth […]
Students spearhead the first-ever Music Fest, a two-day event capturing the uniqueness of the Clemson experience
Clemson Music Fest is coming to main campus Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20. Headlined by T-Pain and others, the two-day music festival is set for the Upper Intramural Field and driven by the student experience.
A Message from the President: Eclipse Viewing Party, Campus Updates and More
Dear Clemson Family, As we head into the final weeks of the Spring semester, I want to take a few moments to share some of the exciting things happening across the University. Last week, we held our Board of Trustees […]
A Foundation of Love: Joe and Cathy Turner Become Clemson’s Newest Cornerstone Partners
When prospective students first visit Clemson University, they travel over roads paved with Tiger paws, pass under welcoming canopies of century-old oaks and step foot in the Clemson Alumni and Visitors Center, where they meet tour guides filled with Clemson […]
Message from Chief Mullen: Key initiatives ongoing for Public Safety
As the semester ends, I would like to take a moment to highlight several initiatives that occurred across campus involving public safety partnerships to enhance the safety and well-being of students, staff, faculty and guests.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Building Connected Communities is the theme for April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time when the Clemson community comes together to generate awareness through programs, events and resources. This year, SAAM events have been planned by Clemson’s new Interpersonal […]
Storyteller: Men of Color Summit MC Nigel Robertson knows firsthand the potential of young men of color
Nigel Robertson is a familiar face in the Upstate as the co-anchor of the WYFF4 news three times a day. He is also the master of ceremonies for Clemson’s Men of Color National Summit. Here, he shares his story and some of the secrets to his successs.
Architecture launches new mentorship program to connect academics with professional practice
The School of Architecture’s Bachelor of Arts in Architecture program is connecting undergraduate architecture majors with mentors.
Teaching Innovators: Brandi Hinnant-Crawford
Brandi Hinnant-Crawford is an associate professor in the Department of Educational and Organizational Leadership Development.
Annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk set for Saturday, March 30
Tigers Together to Stop Suicide is hosting the ninth annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk in support of suicide prevention awareness. The walk, a national event through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, will take place on Saturday, March […]
United Row to speak at Robert H. Brooks Lecture in Sports Sciences at Clemson University
Two Clemson alumnae are training to be the youngest and fastest female athletes to row across the Pacific Ocean this summer, and the Clemson University Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute will welcome them to speak on campus the evening of March 26 as a part of its annual lecture series.
A Message from the President: Spring Semester Update
Greetings Clemson Family, I hope this new year and semester has started off well for each of you. Clemson’s future is incredibly vibrant and exciting. I want to take a few moments to share some updates with you. Earlier this […]
Leading with his heart: Student Thomas Caputo founds Clemson Heart Association
Thomas Caputo wanted to increase awareness of heart disease so he founded a student organization at Clemson to do so.
Meet the Expert: Marijohn Boyd, Director of Clery Compliance
Director of Clery Compliance Marijohn Boyd collaborates with entities across Clemson’s campus to ensure the University is compliant with the Clery Act, that employees are properly trained in their responsibilities related to this and conducts outreach to students to share campus safety resources.
The Taylor Swift Effect on Football: “Is it Too Soon to Do this Yet? ‘Cause I Know That It’s Delicate”
There is a lot to be said about the Taylor Swift effect on football– particularly the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs. So, let’s get this phenomenon off our chest, and get it off our desk.
From the desk of the CWO: What is well-being, anyway?
Chief Well-Being Officer Anna Fitch Courie authors a monthly blog for Clemson students, faculty and staff.
Former director of bands John Butler recounts day Tiger Band met JFK
Former Clemson University director of bands John Butler, 91, still remembers November 18, 1962, like it was yesterday. Meeting a president of the United States would be memorable for anyone, but meeting one of the most recognizable people in American history, President John F. Kennedy, at the White House alongside the members of Tiger Band would be impossible to forget.
23 employees recognized during fifth annual degree attainment luncheon
“One day, I was like, “What am I waiting on?” Fredda Owens is the director of user services for the Libraries. She worked at Clemson for ten years before she considered becoming a student. She’d taken classes and received degrees […]
‘Abilities in disabilities’: The story behind the first ClemsonLIFE student succeeding in American Sign Language
Taylor Freeman made history last fall as the first Clemson University student with Down syndrome to complete an American Sign Language (ASL) course, defying limitations.
CBSHS Alumni Spotlight: Psychology and communication alumna finds joy in giving back to her alma mater
Meet DeAnn Yates, a 1994 graduate of the Departments of Psychology and Communication. DeAnn Yates knew she wanted to attend Clemson University from a young age. Growing up in Spartanburg, South Carolina, her roots were deep in Tiger country, and […]
From Hollywood to Tigertown: Meet World Cinema’s newest lecturer and Emmy-nominated producer
Sam Sokolow is the newest lecturer in the World Cinema program. He’s an executive producer of National Geographic’s “Genius” series.
Meet the Expert: Kelley Metcalfe, Alcohol and Other Drug Initiatives
As a member of the Healthy Campus team, Kelley Metcalfe oversees Clemson’s alcohol and other drug initiatives, working to ensure the University provides education, programs and policies designed to create an environment that fosters well-being and empowers students to make responsible decisions related to alcohol and other drug consumption.
This month in Campus Rec: Sign up for winter intramurals and fitness classes; Couch to 5K training; Facility access reminders
As students return from Winter Break, the sport programs team in Campus Recreation is busy gearing up for one of the most popular seasons of intramural competition. Basketball season runs from Jan. 21 through Feb. 18 and always ranks among Clemson’s favorite indoor sports among students. Registration is open through IM Leagues from Jan. 15-18. Teams will be grouped into two different men’s, women’s and co-ed divisions.
How ‘lifesaver’ scholarships have helped keep one student’s dreams alive
Kossi Ekpe’s journey underscores the impact that scholarships have on the hopes and dreams of hard-working students whose potential is sometimes undermined by the financial realities of paying for a high-quality education.
Dean’s Corner: November 2023
Do the humanities have a singular purpose? If we say “enlightenment,” that is probably too vague to be helpful. If science studies the natural world and the laws that govern it, then the humanities study the world as understood, created, filled and altered by human activity. But then we also have disciplines like environmental humanities and medical humanities. These are fields that argue for a humanities component in what are originally the sciences.
Davidsons recognized as 2023 Herb Coughlan Memorial Family of the Year
Doug and Caroline Davidson of Johns Creek, Georgia have been named recipients of the 2023 Herb Coughlan Memorial Family of the Year award, which is presented annually to a family who demonstrates dynamic leadership and service to Clemson University.
Michael Posillico’s visionary leadership helps transform his alma mater
The new Posillico, Inc. Laboratory is a a testament to what higher education and industry can accomplish together with some planning, budgeting and patience.
A Clemson Legacy Takes Root — Seeds Planted Early Take Hold
David Price’s ’79 connection to Clemson University runs deep, rooted in family tradition and a profound sense of purpose. His father, D.C. Price ’50, was a proud member of Clemson’s ROTC program and earned his bachelor’s degree in dairy science. […]
Student Affairs brings alumni, student leaders together during Homecoming
The Division of Student Affairs hosted an engagement luncheon on Friday, Oct. 6 to foster connection between esteemed alumni and student leaders.
No such thing as a perfect path: hearing-impaired chemical engineering Ph.D. graduate Nicholas Gregorich blazed a new trail
Nine years ago, Nicholas Gregorich was slicing cold cuts at the deli counter of an Italian market without a college degree. Nine years later, in May 2023, he graduated from Clemson University with his Ph.D. in chemical engineering
Ashley McCollum wants to make a difference as student body president and beyond
Ashley McCollum is Clemson University’s first African American female student body president.
College of Science alumni spotlight: Arpita Gupta DePalma
Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma turned to a mindset coach during the pandemic. The decision transformed her life and altered her career path.
Dean’s Corner: August 2023
We already contribute to Clemson’s standing as an R1 research institution, and we embrace the most recent goal to join the ranks of the AAU – the Association of American Universities, which number the 71 most elite institutions. Our faculty already hail from many of those same institutions: Harvard, Yale, Duke, Emory, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, the list goes on and is impressive. This year, we once again will have an opportunity to hire new faculty in most of our departments: English, History, Philosophy, Languages, Interdisciplinary Studies. And once again, we will do our best to attract the best and the brightest to join us as we reach for the stars.
Meet the Expert: Ronda McWhorter, Student Health Services Pharmacy
When visiting the pharmacy at Redfern Health Center, students are often greeted with a warm, friendly smile from Ronda McWhorter, Student Health Services’ pharmacy supervisor. With over 30 years of experience, nine of those at Redfern, McWhorter and her team […]