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2026 Norris Medal Recipient Sara Alkelani.

2026 Norris Medal Recipient Sara Alkelani.

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

The University’s most prestigious undergraduate student award honors the best all-around graduating senior.

April 30, 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.

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

April 30, 2026

University Spring Award winners pose together in Owen Pavilion.

University Spring Award winners pose together in Owen Pavilion.

Faculty, staff and students honored with 2026 University Spring Awards

April 27, 2026

Students listen in class

Students listen in class

Clemson announces student recipients of 2026 University spring awards

April 27, 2026

Chemistry major wins Undergraduate Research Award from Clemson Libraries

April 23, 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

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

April 20, 2026

A woman with dark hair wearing a green sweater stands in a science lab with her arms crossed.

A woman with dark hair wearing a green sweater stands in a science lab with her arms crossed.

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Clemson student’s research journey spans DNA repair to stroke care

byHeidi Williams

April 20, 2026

Eight students sit behind desks talking and laughing with each other, with two females in the front of the room looking at a laptop.

Eight students sit behind desks talking and laughing with each other, with two females in the front of the room looking at a laptop.

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Public servants: Clemson’s pre-law program is an under-the-radar but accomplished offering

April 15, 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

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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.

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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.

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

January 27, 2026

Caroline Warner poses in front of a bin of vinyl records

Caroline Warner poses in front of a bin of vinyl records

College of Arts and Humanities

Making a career out of a lifelong love of books

January 23, 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.

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Clemson University Honors College ranked top in state and fourth nationwide

January 15, 2026

Individuals gather inside a hallway in a building on Clemson's campus

Individuals gather inside a hallway in a building on Clemson's campus

Institutional Excellence

Elevate Well-Being: Seeing the whole person — building cultures where people thrive

bySarah Winslow, Ph.D.

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.

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Honors students support STEM learning in schools through new nonprofit

September 19, 2025