Shawna Cass

Shawna Cass serves as the director of communications and engagement for the Clemson University Honors College.

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2026 incoming scholars (clockwise, starting back row left) Amanda de Leon, Toluwakitan Akinsola, Ana Sofia Contreras, Jasmeen Chuku, Caroline Clayton, Zoey Bergeron, Tiana Mallawaaratchy, Jisele Reaves, Maya Brandt, Eesha Kothari, Addison Key and Reagan Lewis.

2026 incoming scholars (clockwise, starting back row left) Amanda de Leon, Toluwakitan Akinsola, Ana Sofia Contreras, Jasmeen Chuku, Caroline Clayton, Zoey Bergeron, Tiana Mallawaaratchy, Jisele Reaves, Maya Brandt, Eesha Kothari, Addison Key and Reagan Lewis.

Clemson University Honors College

Clemson names 2026 National and Breakthrough Scholars

September 3, 2026

Clemson alum Sophie Ayers crouched down on a concert stage, taking a photo of the band Winyah while they perform.

Clemson alum Sophie Ayers crouched down on a concert stage, taking a photo of the band Winyah while they perform.

Celebrating Our Graduates

The road less traveled: classroom to tour bus

August 6, 2026

Asha James

Asha James

Clemson University Honors College

Writing her own Clemson story

July 7, 2026

Drew Hodges

Drew Hodges

Current News

Clemson Honors student named 2026 Astronaut Scholar

May 31, 2026

The 2026 Global Policy Scholars posing together with the Eiffel Tower behind them in the distance. Two of the students are holding up a Clemson Tiger Rag.

The 2026 Global Policy Scholars posing together with the Eiffel Tower behind them in the distance. Two of the students are holding up a Clemson Tiger Rag.

College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

Clemson announces 2026 Dixon Global Policy Scholars

May 30, 2026

Eliza Gallagher

Eliza Gallagher

Clemson University Honors College

Eliza Gallagher recognized with Honors College’s Bradbury Award

May 27, 2026

A panoramic view of sunrise on Clemson's campus, showing a library in the foreground and the tip of a bell tower in the background.

A panoramic view of sunrise on Clemson's campus, showing a library in the foreground and the tip of a bell tower in the background.

Current News

Fulbright awards send six Clemson students and alumni abroad

May 18, 2026

Senior mechanical engineering major, Honors student and CAT bus employee Walker Green.

Senior mechanical engineering major, Honors student and CAT bus employee Walker Green.

Celebrating Our Graduates

From CATbus to Capitol Hill: Clemson engineering major prepares for career in law

April 30, 2026

2026 Norris Medal Recipient Sara Alkelani.

2026 Norris Medal Recipient Sara Alkelani.

Celebrating Our Graduates

Clemson’s Sara Alkelani named Norris Medal Winner for Class of 2026

byShawna Cass and Heidi Williams

April 28, 2026

Clemson Graduate Research Fellows. Top row, left to right: Katie Barfield, Mary Grace (Gracie) Boyce, McKenzie Bradley, Benjamin Camper. Bottom row, left to right: Aaron Cecil, Makenzie Jones, Olivia Jones

Clemson Graduate Research Fellows. Top row, left to right: Katie Barfield, Mary Grace (Gracie) Boyce, McKenzie Bradley, Benjamin Camper. Bottom row, left to right: Aaron Cecil, Makenzie Jones, Olivia Jones

Current News

16 Clemson students and alumni recognized by National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

April 20, 2026

Nathan '04 and Wendy Wiker.

Nathan '04 and Wendy Wiker.

Clemson University Honors College

Wiker family gift expands experiential learning options for top STEM scholars

April 6, 2026

Clemson's 2026 Goldwater Scholars (l-r): Ashley Blake, Andrew "Drew" Hodges and Meridee Ritzer

Clemson's 2026 Goldwater Scholars (l-r): Ashley Blake, Andrew "Drew" Hodges and Meridee Ritzer

Current News

Clemson students earn prestigious Goldwater scholarships

byShawna Cass and Celia Crifasi

April 1, 2026