Category: Office of the President

Office of the President

Dr. Jim Clements is the 15^th president of Clemson University. Since his arrival, the power of the Tiger Paw has never been higher, driven by an increasing academic reputation and the national exposure from our on-going success in athletics. Visit this page to read his email updates to the Clemson Family as well as other news and messages from the President’s Office.

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A Message from The President: Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

Masthead from Office of the President

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A Message from the President: Welcome to the New Academic Year!

Provost Jones, a faculty member, President Clements and an award.

Tenure and promotion honorees – 2024

Masthead from Office of the President

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A Message from the President: Graduation, Awards and End of Semester

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President’s Leadership Institute graduates its eighth cohort

A Message from the President: Eclipse Viewing Party, Campus Updates and More

City of Clemson, University leaders celebrate partnership, success at annual State of Clemson event

A Message from the President: Spring Semester Update

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

Man in suit standing at a podium with microphones in front of him. Three men in suits standing behind him in the background.

Clemson, other S.C. universities sign Statewide Transfer Agreement

Sikes Hall surrounded by trees of various colors

Anna Fitch Courie ’97 named inaugural chief well-being officer at Clemson

A Message from the President: Fall 2023 Wrap-Up

President’s Message: SACSCOC Reaccreditation

SC Nexus receives federal designation as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub for advanced energy

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A Message from the President: Fall Campus Update

Clemson Board of Trustees approve on-campus parking garage, statewide health center, elects vice chair of Board

Clemson University sign

Wall Street Journal names Clemson best in South Carolina, top 25 public institution

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More than 100 PLI graduates attend inaugural President’s Leadership Institute Reunion

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A Message from the President: Welcome Back!

A woman wearing a tiger print scarf and white blazer is seated at a board room table smiling, with her arms folded atop the table.

Wilkerson elected to second term as Chair of the Clemson Board of Trustees

Clemson names Steven Marks founding dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine

Clemson Trustees officially approve development of new College of Veterinary Medicine

Three men wearing suits are seated in front of a Paris Air Show GE Aerospace and Clemson University banner

GE Aerospace and Clemson University announce research into advanced materials for flight

Spring blooms in front of Sikes Hall.

A Message from the President: Spring 2023 Wrap-Up

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 group of Clemson dignitaries including the Board of Trustees is gathered in a staging area with Clemson Elevate pop-up banners around them.

Trustees approve CAAH reorganization, parking expansions at spring quarterly meeting

Clemson unveils bold new strategic plan – Clemson Elevate

The largest building on the Clemson University's campus with students walking to a from classes and activities.

A Message from the President: Spring Semester Update

A Message from the President: A Semester in Review

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A Message from The President: Welcome Back!

Students walking away from the camera outside. Spring 2022 President's List.

Spring of 2022 President’s List

Julio Hernandez, chief of staff for Clemson Inclusion and Equity. Image credit: University Relations

Julio Hernandez joins President’s Office as Assistant to the President for Community Outreach and Engagement

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A Message from the President: Spring Update

Clemson students walking on campus with leaves starting to change colors, signaling fall. Students on the president's list are happy the semester is coming to a close.

Fall of 2021 President’s List

Statement from Clemson University President James P. Clements, Ph.D.

University Seal with writing stating: A Message from President Celements

President’s Update: Happy Thanksgiving; holiday reception Dec. 1