Katie Smithson

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

126 posts

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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

The Reflection Pond shimmers on the Cooper Library Bridge with students sitting at a table in the background.

The Reflection Pond shimmers on the Cooper Library Bridge with students sitting at a table in the background.

Our Clemson

Updates made to various Office of Human Resources policies

byKatie Smithson

November 13, 2025

Students sit on the grass next to the newly filled reflection pond on a summer day.

Students sit on the grass next to the newly filled reflection pond on a summer day.

Our Clemson

52% complete with one month until annual required training deadline

byKatie Smithson

October 21, 2025

A close-up of a silver Clemson University Police Department badge on an officer's black uniform.

A close-up of a silver Clemson University Police Department badge on an officer's black uniform.

Public Safety

Candidate forums scheduled in search for next Chief of Police

byKatie Smithson

October 14, 2025

A brick smokestack with white bricks spelling Clemson down the front stands in front of a blue sky with clouds. A smaller smokestack is seen in the background.

A brick smokestack with white bricks spelling Clemson down the front stands in front of a blue sky with clouds. A smaller smokestack is seen in the background.

Our Clemson

Open Enrollment 2025 is underway!

byKatie Smithson

October 1, 2025

An aerial view of Clemson University's campus.

An aerial view of Clemson University's campus.

Our Clemson

Insurance Open Enrollment Begins Next Week

byKatie Smithson

September 23, 2025