Category: Advancement

Advancement strengthens Clemson University by building a loyal community of lifelong supporters who are connected to Clemson’s mission and committed to advancing Clemson’s impact. The division inspires and stewards relationships that result in meaningful engagement and strategic investments in Clemson’s educational objectives, strengthening Clemson University’s reputation and securing our future.

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Clemson University launches historic capital campaign to raise $1.889 billion

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President Jim Clements, First Lady Beth Clements, President Emeritus Jim Barker and former First Lady Marcia Barker unveil the new name for Clemson's School of Architecture: the Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture

Clemson announces the Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture

Karen and Jay Sutton

The Schoen Foundation Partnership fuels growth and impact of ClemsonLIFE

Creels’ $2M gift names auditorium, honors lifelong Clemson connection

Clemson Family drives $230M in 2025 giving, powering momentum toward $1.889B Fiercely Forward campaign goal

A computer rendering of a modern building with many windows at the end of an asphalt drive that cuts through a green lawn.

Clemson Board approves FY26 budget, MUSC agreement; Chair Wilkerson elected to third term 

Past and Present Board Members and Volunteers stand in a group on a staircase and smile at the camera

Clemson University Foundation marks 90 years of impact at reunion celebration

Class of 1975 Honored for $60M in Lifetime Giving at Golden Tiger Reunion

A woman with short blonde hair wearing a pink jacket smiles at the camera.

Alumnus honors late wife with gift to Libraries; supports student success in CAFLS

A man hugs a woman close to his chest on a grassy field

Sibling revelry: Midge Smith ’24 finds faith, purpose supporting brother Tanner Smith of Netflix smash “Love on the Spectrum”

Clemson University cuts ribbon on Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center

Clemson celebrates ribbon cutting and dedication of the Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center

Nieri Family Challenge to elevate Construction and Real Estate Development education

Clemson’s Missy Ryan Penland Named Among Top 50 Women Leaders of South Carolina for 2025

Clemson’s Missy Ryan Penland Named Among Top 50 Women Leaders of South Carolina for 2025

The Tiger is pointing to signatures on a six foot tall tiger paw cut out that has donor signatures. The Tiger is wearing a football jersey with Give Day and the number ten on the back.

Decade of Generosity: Clemson’s 10th Annual Give Day brings in 3,979 donations

President Clements went leaders of Clemson Undergraduate Student Government

University’s impact celebrated at annual Clemson Day at the State House

Karen Schoen Sutton and Jack “Jay” Sutton Jr., BSME ’84

Schoen Foundation supports both academic and athletic programs at Clemson

Kathy and Jodi Hunter stand on the Cooper Library bridge smiling at the camera while students enter the library behind them.

Hunter family gives challenge gift to support library student assistants

Clemson President Jim Clements introduces the University's capital campaign titled Fiercely Forward.

Clemson University launches historic capital campaign to raise $1.889 billion

Clemson University Trustee David E. Dukes ’81 pledges distinguished professorship to the John E. Walker Department of Economics

Sikes Hall on Clemson's campus.

Wilkerson family pledge creates endowment for premier lecture series

Skip ’89 and Mitzi ’91 Gardiner outside of Lee Hall on campus at Clemson University.

Skip ’89 and Mitzi ’91 Gardiner support Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development with $1 million unrestricted gift

Six Clemson students holding a banner that says "Thank you TransDigm Group Inc. Sponsor of Doug Peacock Scholarship and Peer & Wise"

TransDigm Group Inc.: Empowering Futures and Fueling College Dreams

There generations of a family (Nieri) standing on steps leading to a wide porch of a large house. Two parents, three children and their spouses and five grandchildren (from a baby to elementary school ages).

Nieri Family donates $12.5 million to name state-of-the art Alumni and Visitors Center

Thankfulness Overflows on Campus with Week of Gratitude Fall 2024

Clemson University gathers to recognize the newest members of the Fort Hill Legacy Society

A group of men and women wearing orange and white gather on a football field with a yellow goal post in the background and a Tiger mascot at the far left.

Snow Family donates $25 million transformational gift to support the study of capitalism

Johnson Family Student Memorial and Reflection Garden

Clemson holds dedication ceremony for Johnson Family Student Memorial and Reflection Garden

Fundraising efforts hit a new record high at Clemson University

CUF welcomes three to board, announces chair and vice chair for 2024

Clemson Board of Trustees announces recipients of 2024 Medallion Awards, the University’s highest honor

Empowering future generations: Cornerstone gift to Student Affairs continues to move Clemson fiercely forward

Clemson Tiger mascot holds sign that reads Give Day. He is standing in front of an outdoor tent.

Ninth annual Give Day finishes with over $2M

A Foundation of Love: Joe and Cathy Turner Become Clemson’s Newest Cornerstone Partners

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How Marty Duckenfield created an enduring community within the Clemson family

Chris Miller and students

Clemson vice president establishes Miller Family Endowment for the Student Experience

Clemson President and First Lady surprised with complementing endowments that honor remarkable Decade of Success with the University