Martin Lightsey said that Clemson University helped shape him into a well-rounded individual and provided him with an education that opened the door to a successful career. Lightsey now wants to pay Clemson back for all he has received. That […]
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Clemson plans multiple events for Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month and Clemson University has several events scheduled. According to the National Congress of American Indians, the month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions and histories and acknowledge the important […]
President’s Update: COVID-19 testing strategy proving successful; record retention and graduation rates reported
Dear Clemson Family: We are now more than a month into our return to some on-campus instruction and activities, and our aggressive testing strategy continues to pay dividends. Our ability to quickly identify and isolate those infected or exposed to […]
Management students learn through lending a hand to small businesses
Students in lecturer Bill Dinardo’s ELE4060 class are benefiting from what appears to be the perfect storm for learning – and in the process they are helping small businesses ply their way through difficult economic times. The Department of Management’s […]
Clemson Online Training and Updates
Clemson Online will continue to host virtual Academic Continuity Drop-Ins throughout the fall semester. Mondays and Thursdays 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in our Virtual Meeting Space in Zoom Quick Hits — Jump in these short and informative discussions on tips to increase effectiveness and […]
Campus dining returns to full-service operations
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every facet of the Clemson experience for students. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find an area of campus life that has not undertaken significant changes as a result of this unprecedented situation. […]
Virtual presentations in October focus on hiring and promoting accessibility
Using the hashtags #NDEAMCU2020 and #IncreasingAccessandOpportunity, the Office of Access and Equity and the Accessibility Commission are hosting a series of virtual lunch meetings in October in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) The Lunch ‘n’ Learn series brings speakers from […]
Clemson Rural Health to expand outreach to house multiple health programs, address health disparities across rural South Carolina counties
The Joseph F. Sullivan Center has performed health outreach in rural communities on behalf of Clemson University for nearly four decades, but the growth in the work our college does in the area of rural health is no longer limited to what a single center can do. Leadership in our college now envisions the Sullivan Center among many as a spoke on a wheel. The hub of that wheel is a new, comprehensive infrastructure of programs and services dubbed Clemson Rural Health, which will act as an organizing framework for health service delivery and clinics as well as collaborative work involving health outreach and community development projects. Learn more about our expanding outreach efforts and to hear the personal stories of those involved and those who have benefitted from the work we’ve done.
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Apply today: TIGERS Advance trains faculty Trailblazers to support gender and racial equity at Clemson
Clemson’s TIGERS Advance program, which aims to improve gender and racial equity at the University, is recruiting for its fourth Trailblazers class. Trailblazers is an academic year program for all faculty that focuses on developing gender equity in leadership. Participants engage […]
Sanitizing high-touch items in your office spaces
Teams from University Facilities will clean high-touch/high-traffic office and workspaces based on CDC guidelines for disinfection and Occupational and Environmental Safety (OES) protocols. Because of the significant increase in their cleaning requirements across campus, Facilities will provide limited office space […]
Here are the faculty members in the 2020 President’s Leadership Institute cohort
There are nine faculty among the 21 members of the 2020 cohort of the President’s Leadership Institute. The PLI is a nine-month leadership development program that invests, supports and develops professional and personal leadership in a diverse community of faculty and […]
President’s Leadership Institute launches fifth year with new challenges and opportunities during COVID-19 pandemic
As the President’s Leadership Institute (PLI) enters its fifth year with a new cohort, Clemson University is in the midst of the most disruptive time in its history. “Leadership development and investing in faculty and staff are needed now, more […]
Unique council maximizes impact of inclusive excellence efforts
Amid the unrest sweeping over the nation this year, the University is leveraging a unique and effective coalition council to include voices from every corner of campus and the greater Clemson community to guide Clemson toward a more welcoming, safe and inclusive environment.
Clemson Online professional development and training updates
As summer instruction begins, Clemson Online is providing professional development, training and information sessions for faculty looking for ways to effectively use the online tools and technological resources available to them. Clemson Online will host a series of sessions throughout […]
Virtual programming opportunities this summer through Student Affairs
Clemson University recently announced a plan to enter into a phased reopening on June 1. But even with the announcement, main campus won’t see its typical level of summer activity for quite some time. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, university […]
Jim Warren named Honorary Alumnus by Clemson Alumni Association
Clemson, South Carolina – The Clemson Alumni Association recently honored founder and president of College Connections, LLC, Jim Warren, with the designation of Honorary Alumnus of Clemson University. The distinction of Honorary Alumnus is a special recognition intended for steadfast […]
Clemson fisheries students help international conference go virtual during pandemic
Like many large gatherings, the COVID-19 pandemic led to cancellation of numerous American Fisheries Society (AFS) meetings nationwide, leaving the fisheries community at a loss for how to continue to advance science and keep its members engaged, with more cancellations seemingly inevitable. A group of Clemson University students, however, had other ideas.
Virtual ceremony honors Clemson graduates from diverse backgrounds
In response to the current need to maintain social distancing, Clemson University’s Gantt Multicultural Center held one of its most popular ceremonies online May 6 to ensure graduating students from diverse backgrounds were properly honored.
Student Affairs staff conclude Experience: IMPACT series virtually
A couple of years ago, leadership within the Division of Student Affairs identified core themes as part of its strategic planning process. Theme identification was part of the division’s ongoing effort to better define its scope in support of the […]
Tiger spotlight: Clemson Family Advisory Board chair Kelly Rose is #ALLIN
Kelly Abele Rose lacked prerequisite work experience when she graduated from Clemson University in 1984. A financial management major, she was eager to launch her professional career. But the only job she recalled working between the ages of 15 and […]
How the Clemson Family went above and beyond to respond to COVID-19
Here are some of the stories of Clemson’s people. We share them as a simple record of deeds great and small that kept us safe, brought us comfort and cared for our community. These acts of service and sacrifice largely went unnoticed while they were happening.
Outstanding students and organizations for 2019-20 honored by Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs honored outstanding students and organizations for the 2019-20 academic year virtually during the week of April 20-24. The award winners were announced on the Student Affairs Instagram account each day. “Congratulations are in order to […]
Center for Student Leadership and Engagement aims to create holistic experience for Clemson students
It was a quiet February morning in Clemson when members of the Vice President’s Executive Council — a group of advisors for the Division of Student Affairs — sat around a table in the Andy Quattlebaum Outdoor Education Center and listened […]
U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Joseph Semsar visits alma mater Clemson
Joseph C. Semsar, acting Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade at the International Trade Administration (ITA) and a Clemson alumnus, recently paid a visit to his alma mater as part of an official two-day trip to the Upstate.
Alumni Spotlight: from law enforcement to academics, McGuire’s focus remains on helping others
Meet Danny McGuire, a Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management alumnus who graduated in 2018 with a Master’s in Public Administration. While working in law enforcement, he returned to school, and he’s now the department chair of the Public […]
Women’s History Month celebrated at Clemson
Clemson University has organized events throughout the month of March to celebrate the vital role of women in American history. The scheduled events are: March 5: Powerful Women in Industry speaker series, Mary Jo McCarthy Noon – 1 p.m. in […]
High school students learn about Clemson health majors at Tigers on Call event
CLEMSON — Ten motivated ninth through twelfth graders attended the first annual College of Science Tigers on Call II: Path to Health Professions event for high school students on Feb. 17, 2020, at Clemson University. The participants explored Science, Technology, […]
Clemson Alumni Association recognizes four new honorary alumni in 2019 class
CLEMSON — Each year the Clemson Alumni Association offers special recognition to steadfast Tiger supporters whose dedication to Clemson University and the alumni association would normally be expected of only those who call the school their alma mater. Their service […]
Celebrated scientist to speak at Clemson in support of women in STEM and computing
CLEMSON — Jenna Carpenter, who was named by Dreambox Learning as one of the “10 Women in STEM who Rock” along with Chelsea Clinton and IT executive Marissa Mayer, will speak on campus about women’s contributions to the history of […]
Clemson’s fifth annual Out of the Darkness Walk set for Saturday, March 7
Evangeline Sanders was only in her second semester of college when she decided to take part in Clemson University’s 2019 Out of the Darkness Walk. Admittedly, she didn’t know how many people would take part in the event. After all, […]
Robert “PB” Nowack remembered as a legend who shaped engineers for three generations
Clemson University’s civil engineers are remembering Robert F. Nowack as a legend who taught students as much about life as he did about statics and dynamics in a career that spanned more than 60 years and helped shape three generations […]
Clemson’s Men of Color National Summit bringing ‘Magic’ to its fourth year
For four years, Clemson’s Men of Color National Summit has brought an impressive lineup of speakers to the energetic two-day event hosted by its Division of Inclusion and Equity. Leaders from the business, government, athletic and academic worlds have spoken to students about their potential and pathways to success.
In 2020, the summit will add an NBA legend to its list of speakers when Earvin “Magic” Johnson speaks to students at the summit and brings his inspiring story of athletic and entrepreneurial success to the Greenville Convention Center.
Spring Career Fair attracts more than 1,300 recruiters to Clemson from Feb. 4-6
CLEMSON — More than 330 employers and 50 school districts will send representatives to Clemson University’s Littlejohn Coliseum from Tuesday, Feb. 4 through Thursday, Feb. 6 for the Spring Career Fair. Many more recruiters will come to Clemson’s main campus in […]
Student organization registration under way
Annual registration and funding requests for all student organizations is now underway! The process for registering a student organization formally opened within the TigerQuest portal on Monday, Jan. 13 and will close on Friday, Feb. 7. As a faculty or […]
Students learn to go about others’ business on social media
Students in Michele Cauley’s Social Media Marketing class learned the many benefits of social media beyond updating their Facebook status or sharing a friend’s Instagram story. Social Media Marketing (3220) provided students an introspective view of how they brand themselves […]