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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Johnson Family Student Memorial and Reflection Garden

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

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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

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Ed and Kelly Rose are inspiring and impacting CECAS students with a gift of $1 million in scholarship support

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“Anything you give back to, you will get more than you give.”

Clemson University celebrates the newest members of the Fort Hill Legacy Society

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Brown family lays the foundation for the future of Clemson University with $2.5M Academic Cornerstone gift

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A Clemson Legacy Takes Root — Seeds Planted Early Take Hold

No such thing as a perfect path: hearing-impaired chemical engineering Ph.D. graduate Nicholas Gregorich blazed a new trail

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Missy Ryan Penland named among top 50 women leaders in education nationwide

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Clemson University shatters fundraising record with unprecedented philanthropic support

Three new directors join 2023 CUF board

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Clemson Family completes Mark and Kathryn Richardson scholarship challenge

A group of eight people standing in alongside a large wall monitor/tv - four people on each side - in a school library setting. Clemson president and Susan Barker each have an end of a large poster that names the Barker Presidential Scholarship Endowment.

Charlie Barker family’s generosity creates new Presidential Scholarship Endowment for underserved students

A diverse group of students stand in front of the 2023 Give Day booth.

Another successful Give Day ends with nearly $1.9M raised by 4,182 donors for 2023

Individual photos of the Roaring10 2022 honorees in a collage.

Clemson Young Alumni Council presents ‘Roaring10’ awards to 2022 honorees

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Clemson University’s Missy Ryan Penland elected as new board chair for the AFP U.S. Foundation for Philanthropy

Samuel J. Cadden Chapel

Samuel J. Cadden Chapel earns international religious architecture award

10 people, including two women and eight men, have giant scissors in their hands and are cutting a ribbon to dedicate Andy's Cottage.

Quattlebaum Family gifts student housing to support coastal environment research

A Challenge to raise $5 million for a chair and three professorships in the John E. Walker Department of Economics

Clemson breaks ground on new Alumni and Visitors Center

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The Love in These Hills

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Shining a Light on Others

Empowering the next generation

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Serving with a Purpose

Three men, depart chair David Freeman, Ben Dysart, and student Gavin Gleasman, are standing beside one another. The man in the middle, Ben, has his right hand holding a bottom corner of a plaque and his left arm around student, Gavin, who has his right arm around Ben and his left hand holding the top corner of the plaque.

Endowed fellowship honors distinguished environmental engineering and earth sciences professor

A middle-aged man, TransDigm President and CEO Kevin Stein, is conversing with a group of mostly female students who are recepients of the Doug Peacock Scholarships.

TransDigm representatives meet Douglas Peacock Scholars, learn about programs

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Clemson University inducts newest members in the Fort Hill Legacy Society

A graphic that reads week of gratitude, along with a tiger paw icon

2022 Week of Gratitude begins November 14