Katie Smithson

Katie Smithson is the Director of Communications for Human Resources and Payroll at Clemson University.

120 posts

A landscape image of Sikes Hall from across the street, with Chandler L. Burns Hall in the foreground on the left side.

A landscape image of Sikes Hall from across the street, with Chandler L. Burns Hall in the foreground on the left side.

Our Clemson

Wondering about Workday? How to learn more, ask questions

byKatie Smithson

March 6, 2026

A group of staff and faculty members pose for a group photo after being recognized for earnings degrees in the past year.

A group of staff and faculty members pose for a group photo after being recognized for earnings degrees in the past year.

Current News

Clemson faculty, staff recognized at annual degree attainment luncheon

byKatie Smithson

March 4, 2026

The front of Sikes Hall with the sunrise in the background.

The front of Sikes Hall with the sunrise in the background.

Our Clemson

1095-C tax forms available online

byKatie Smithson

February 26, 2026

Finance and Operations

2026 CU Grow cohort, new partnership announced

byKatie Smithson

February 11, 2026

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Current News

Upcoming changes to Clemson’s pay structure

January 20, 2026

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Current News

Get Workday ready: New HR and finance system launches in July

byKatie Smithson

January 10, 2026

The front of Sikes Hall with the sunrise in the background.

The front of Sikes Hall with the sunrise in the background.

Our Clemson

Open enrollment for optional retirement program underway through March 1

byKatie Smithson

January 1, 2026

Soft snow covers plants at the Class of '39 Bell in the Carillon Gardens.

Soft snow covers plants at the Class of '39 Bell in the Carillon Gardens.

Our Clemson

How faculty and staff can prepare for potential hazardous weather events

December 16, 2025

Cooper Library sits in dusk behind the reflection pond from a distance.

Cooper Library sits in dusk behind the reflection pond from a distance.

Our Clemson

Nine year-end reminders to maximize your employee benefits

byKatie Smithson

December 9, 2025

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Our Clemson

Digital remote work reporting form now available for use

byKatie Smithson

November 24, 2025

Current News

Third candidate forum scheduled in search for next Chief of Police

byKatie Smithson

November 21, 2025

A shopping cart filled with pantry staples is positioned in front of four wire racks filled with non-perishable food items in The Nook, Clemson's employee-focused food pantry.

A shopping cart filled with pantry staples is positioned in front of four wire racks filled with non-perishable food items in The Nook, Clemson's employee-focused food pantry.

Our Clemson

The Nook celebrates one year of service to Clemson employees

byKatie Smithson

November 20, 2025