On April 9th, 1942, tens of thousands of American and Filipino troops became prisoners of war to Japan during World War II; six were known Clemson Alumni, including Col. Ben Skardon. The troops were forced to march North 65 miles […]
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Pershing Rifles team consisting of six women accomplishes historic first at Clemson
History was made on Saturday, Oct. 7 when the color guard for Company C-4 of the Pershing Rifles set foot on the grass of Memorial Stadium for the playing of the national anthem during pregame of Clemson University’s Homecoming football contest against Wake Forest. For the first time ever, the six-person unit was comprised entirely of women.
Skardon, Class of 1938, to receive honorary promotion to Brigadier General
Skardon, a 104-year-old World War II veteran, was notified earlier this week of the approval of the Department of the Army and the Department of Defense following nomination and advocacy by U.S. Representative Jeff Duncan.
Clemson 8 Challenge raises $22k for ROTC scholarships and activities
Organizers say the inaugural Clemson 8 Challenge, the virtual remembrance march in honor of the eight Clemson alumni who survived the Bataan Death March in World War 2, was a great success.
Eight Clemson WWII heroes honored; inaugural ‘Clemson 8’ Challenge funds ROTC scholarships
On April 9, 1942, eight Clemson alumni from the state of South Carolina became prisoners of war with tens of thousands of their brothers-in-arms when American troops fighting in the Philippines were ordered to surrender to the Japanese. They were […]
Air Force colonel’s sky-high career comes in for a landing at Clemson
The impact of Clemson’s Reserve Officers Training Corps program was on full display as Air Force Col. Keith Balts, commander of Clemson’s Air Force ROTC, capped a 28-year career of service during a pandemic-safe retirement ceremony September 18. Balts’ extraordinary career is a testament to the caliber of leaders Clemson’s ROTC program attracts. One of them, four-star Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, commander of the U.S. Space Force and the highest-ranking graduate in the history of Clemson’s ROTC programs, officiated over the ceremony.
Clemson lone university to make 2021 Military Friendly® Employers List; awarded gold status
Clemson, S.C.— Clemson University has been selected a 2021 Gold Military Friendly® Employer by VIQTORY. Clemson is one of only 290 employers in the nation earning the designation and the lone university to make the cut. It shares the list […]
College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities inducts Class of 2020 into Hall of Fame
The College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities at Clemson University welcomed eight new honorees to its Hall of Fame at a formal dinner held on March 6. Founded in 2017, The Hall of Fame is the highest honor within the […]
Two distinguished alumni will receive Clemson’s highest honor
Clemson University will award its highest honor, the Clemson Medallion, to two distinguished alumni — Professor Emeritus Beverly “Ben” Skardon and Trustee Emeritus Allen Price Wood. Skardon and Wood will be honored at a presentation ceremony in February 2020. The Clemson Medallion is presented to individuals who have rendered notable and significant service and support to Clemson University and who exemplify the dedication and foresight of university founder Thomas Green Clemson.
College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities Hall of Fame inducts its Class of 2019
The College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities at Clemson University has extended its highest honor to 11 exceptional individuals. The Hall of Fame Class of 2019 was honored at a formal dinner March 8 at the Madren Conference Center. New […]
Clemson students meet alum saved by great, great uncle in WWII
CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson University students Katie and Wilson Hawkins have heard tales about their great, great uncle Otis Morgan and his heroics during some of most hellish events of WWII their whole lives. This week, they got to meet […]
Prisoners of war from WWII, Korea and Vietnam share Clemson University stage
Three remarkable men, representing three hellish wars that have become cornerstones of American history, shared a stage at Clemson University Thursday, Oct. 4. It was the first, and likely will be the only time living prisoners of war from WWII, Korea and Vietnam appeared together at the university that was founded in 1889 as an all-male military college and, according to current president Jim Clements, still prides the military leaders forged in its Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs and their extraordinary deeds in service to the nation above all else that it does.
Prisoners of war from WWII, Korea and Vietnam share Clemson University stage
Three remarkable men, representing three hellish wars that have become cornerstones of human history, shared a stage at Clemson University Thursday, Oct. 4. It was the first, and likely will be the only time living prisoners of war from World War II, Korea and Vietnam appeared together at the university that was founded in 1889 as an all-male military college and, according to its current president Jim Clements, still prides the military leaders forged in its Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs and their extraordinary deeds in service to the nation above all else that it does.
Living prisoners of war from WWII, Korea and Vietnam to share Clemson stage
For what is believed to be the first time, and very likely will be the last time, three living veterans who survived years of captivity in three of the modern world’s defining wars – World War II, Korea, and Vietnam – will share a stage and microphone in Clemson University’s Tillman Hall auditorium from 3:30 – 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4.
American Survivor
WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. – The start of the 27th annual Bataan Memorial Death March was a raucous affair. Cannon fire sent 6,613 hard-charging and motivated athletes surging across the starting line and into the New Mexican desert under […]