Jon Harp

Articles by Jon Harp

Magnolia Clemson Club supports Call Me MISTER

The Magnolia Clemson Club has partnered with the Call Me MISTER® program at Jackson State University, supporting the program and serving as ambassadors for Clemson. Call Me MISTER® is a nationally acclaimed program started at Clemson to increase the number of African-American male teachers in South Carolina’s public elementary school classrooms. In 2012, the University partnered with the […]

Bradley named honorary alumna

Referring to her as “one of the University’s most enthusiastic and dedicated champions,” the Alumni Association has named Mary Dalby Bradley an honorary alumna for her lifelong devotion and demonstrated loyalty. “Mary Bradley has earned her way into the Clemson Family with a smile on her face each step of the way,” said President Emeritus […]

Class of ’65 celebrates Clemson ties, generosity

Fifty years after they walked the stage to receive their diplomas, nearly 100 alumni from the Class of 1965 presented the school a check for $1,227,872 to help future students do the same. The group gathered near the Class of 1965 sidewalk — a shady path that cuts under the lush oak trees of Fort Hill […]

Chapman Scholars honored

“If you believe in the future, you’ve got to invest in something that builds the future. And there’s nothing I know that’s any better than our young people.” Those were Tom Chapman’s words at a reception for the young people who have benefited from his investment. While others were preparing for Commencement, the Class of […]

The power of partnerships

Support for developing math skills, simulation software for automotive engineering and a state-of-the-art digital press may not seem to have a lot in common. But all three of these will be pivotal in educating Clemson students for the future. And they’re all the results of gifts from corporations and foundations that are valuable partners with […]