Shawna Cass

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

70 posts

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

Clemson's 2026 Duckenfield Scholars: Olivia Oefinger and Ellisen Berry posing together outside the Honors Center on Clemson campus.

Clemson's 2026 Duckenfield Scholars: Olivia Oefinger and Ellisen Berry posing together outside the Honors Center on Clemson campus.

Current News

Clemson names 2026 Duckenfield Scholars

March 31, 2026

The inaugural cohort of Clemson University's Honors Action Scholars.

The inaugural cohort of Clemson University's Honors Action Scholars.

Clemson University Honors College

Turning ideas into impact: Meet Clemson’s first class of Action Scholars

January 27, 2026

A view of the Clemson University Honors College from the front of the building, with the sun shining over the Great Hall.

A view of the Clemson University Honors College from the front of the building, with the sun shining over the Great Hall.

Clemson University Honors College

Clemson University Honors College ranked top in state and fourth nationwide

January 15, 2026

Clemson Rhodes Scholarship finalist Sara Alkelani.

Clemson Rhodes Scholarship finalist Sara Alkelani.

Clemson University Honors College

Clemson National Scholar named Rhodes Scholarship finalist

November 5, 2025

Four people standing together in a school gymnasium that is being set up for a science demonstration event.

Four people standing together in a school gymnasium that is being set up for a science demonstration event.

Clemson University Honors College

Honors students support STEM learning in schools through new nonprofit

September 19, 2025

A group of 13 students starting their first semester in one of Clemson's two premier scholarship programs standing and posing together in front of the Honors Center on Clemson University campus.

A group of 13 students starting their first semester in one of Clemson's two premier scholarship programs standing and posing together in front of the Honors Center on Clemson University campus.

Clemson University Honors College

Meet the 2025 class of Clemson’s two premier scholarship programs

September 5, 2025

Students in last fall's HON 3960 seminar about Grand Challenges in Engineering posing together by a wall.

Students in last fall's HON 3960 seminar about Grand Challenges in Engineering posing together by a wall.

Clemson University Honors College

Student podcast series explores global engineering challenges

July 21, 2025

A photo of eight women huddled together and smiling on the steps in front of Sikes Hall.

A photo of eight women huddled together and smiling on the steps in front of Sikes Hall.

Clemson University Honors College

Clemson Honors students find purpose and belonging through service

July 11, 2025

College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

Clemson students awarded 2025 NextGen Service Fellowships

June 27, 2025