Katie Smithson

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

131 posts

The Carillon bell stands between two large trees.

The Carillon bell stands between two large trees.

Current News

Forbes names Clemson No. 13 best employer in South Carolina

byKatie Smithson

August 21, 2026

Todd Barnette, wearing a polo and hat, speaks into a microphone at an event.

Todd Barnette, wearing a polo and hat, speaks into a microphone at an event.

Current News

Todd Barnette, chief facilities officer, to retire after 28 years of service at Clemson

byKatie Smithson

August 20, 2026

Clemson University brick sign in front of Bowman Field.

Clemson University brick sign in front of Bowman Field.

Current News

University announces details of 2026 General Increase plan

August 19, 2026

Daniel Hall, home of the College of Arts and Humanities, is reflected in the reflection pool on Clemson campus

Daniel Hall, home of the College of Arts and Humanities, is reflected in the reflection pool on Clemson campus

Current News

10 back-to-school reminders from the Office of Human Resources

byKatie Smithson

August 14, 2026

Current News

Embracing what’s next: CU Grow leads staff to new opportunities

August 7, 2026

A laptop sits on a desk displaying a ServiceNow portal.

A laptop sits on a desk displaying a ServiceNow portal.

Current News

HR, Payroll and Finance teams to leverage ServiceNow to support Workday launch

byKatie Smithson

June 23, 2026

Tillman Hall sits between two trees.

Tillman Hall sits between two trees.

Current News

Timekeeping guidance for employees ahead of Workday transition

June 16, 2026

Brick Clemson smokestacks.

Brick Clemson smokestacks.

Our Clemson

Understanding your paycheck in Workday

June 9, 2026

A white cylindrical water bottle with Clemson and Workday logos sits on a desk in front of a computer.

A white cylindrical water bottle with Clemson and Workday logos sits on a desk in front of a computer.

Current News

Workday trainings begin across University

byKatie Smithson

June 2, 2026

Sikes Hall on Clemson's campus.

Sikes Hall on Clemson's campus.

Our Clemson

Important reminders for faculty leaving Clemson employment over the summer

byKatie Smithson

April 27, 2026

The Carillon bell stands between two large trees.

The Carillon bell stands between two large trees.

Current News

June 30 performance evaluation deadline approaching for staff in select budget centers

byKatie Smithson

April 22, 2026

A shopping cart filled with pantry staples sits in front of four wire shelves in a food pantry.

A shopping cart filled with pantry staples sits in front of four wire shelves in a food pantry.

Current News

The Nook partners with Give Day to stock pantry shelves

byKatie Smithson

March 23, 2026