Ken Scar, Author at Clemson News

A smiling man wearing a graduation cap and gown with multiple sashes over his shoulder walks across a stage toward the camera

A smiling man wearing a graduation cap and gown with multiple sashes over his shoulder walks across a stage toward the camera

Celebrating Our Graduates

Clemson mechanical engineering grad steps off the graduation stage into U.S. Marine Corps

August 10, 2026

A woman stands in the bleachers above a swimming pool with the diving platform over her right shoulder and an American flag over her left.

A woman stands in the bleachers above a swimming pool with the diving platform over her right shoulder and an American flag over her left.

Current News

Clemson graduate student helps save drowning man off Sullivan’s Island

July 21, 2026

Black and white photograph of a man wearing a suit jacket and bowtie standing in a park behind Tillman Hall

Black and white photograph of a man wearing a suit jacket and bowtie standing in a park behind Tillman Hall

Clemson Libraries

Clemson University historian named to prestigious Liberty Fellowship

June 26, 2026

Close-up of a Medal of Honor pinned under the bowtie on a formal suit

Close-up of a Medal of Honor pinned under the bowtie on a formal suit

250th Anniversary of the American Revolution

Nine Clemson-connected veterans among first inductees into South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame

June 10, 2026

A flat stone with the name "Andrew J Zabierek 2000" etched into it in black letters lies among other stones

A flat stone with the name "Andrew J Zabierek 2000" etched into it in black letters lies among other stones

Military Traditions

Remembering ‘Zip’: Andrew Zabierek ’00 gave up a career in finance to join the Marines after 9/11

byKen Scar and Chance Bridwell

May 19, 2026

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Two African American women in business suits stand in the shade of some trees next to Cooper Library and smile at the camera with their arms around each other

Featured Our Clemson Stories

Mother’s Sway: Serita Acker Instilled a Passion for Education in Her Daughters and Watched Them Fly

May 7, 2026

Two women, twins, stand with their arms around each other in an art studio

Two women, twins, stand with their arms around each other in an art studio

Celebrating Our Graduates

Animated and educated: Twin art grads Maya and Marena Landeo can’t wait to tell their stories

April 28, 2026

A young man beams proudly as Ward Carson puts his graduation stole over his shoulders

A young man beams proudly as Ward Carson puts his graduation stole over his shoulders

Celebrating Our Graduates

Dressed for success: Custom jackets gifted to ClemsonLIFE grads are the newest, sweetest Tiger tradition

April 17, 2026

Eight students sit behind desks talking and laughing with each other, with two females in the front of the room looking at a laptop.

Eight students sit behind desks talking and laughing with each other, with two females in the front of the room looking at a laptop.

Clemson University Honors College

Public servants: Clemson’s pre-law program is an under-the-radar but accomplished offering

April 15, 2026

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The sun rises behind a modern brick building with large glass windows, sending rays of light flaring down across the facade in the shape of a star.

Current News

Newly opened Advanced Materials Innovation Complex poised to advance key industries, grow research footprint

March 20, 2026

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A large group of young people stand and kneel in front of a small house, a cart full of cleaning supplies in front of them.

Student Affairs

Clemson students spend MLK holiday volunteering for Day of Service

January 19, 2026

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Two men, one Caucasian and the other African American, stand with their arms around each other on a gravel road under a long line of oak trees

College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

Connected by countless blessings

December 16, 2025