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Jon Harp

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My Clemson: Kate Blackmon ’81

September 1, 2014 / in Alumni Profiles, My Clemson / 0 Comments / by: Jon Harp

The technical knowledge I gained in my first…

The radical ideas and passion that resulted in a university

September 1, 2014 / in The View from Sikes / 0 Comments / by: Jon Harp

In my inaugural address at Commencement May 9, I spoke about the upcoming 125th anniversary of the University’s founding. In November 1889, the state of South Carolina officially accepted the terms of Thomas Green Clemson’s will to establish a scientific institution on the grounds of his Fort Hill home. But the story of Clemson University […]

Ryan ’02 and Loran Rogers ’04 Kerrigan

September 1, 2014 / in Alumni Profiles / 0 Comments / by: Jon Harp

Encouraging Teens to Meet the Challenge Teen gang member “James” arrived at Peak 7 Adventures with a criminal record — and a chip on his shoulder. As part of a community service requirement, James was required to participate in the outdoor adventure rock-climbing program. He had no interest in climbing, only proving his toughness. But […]

Mark J. Charney ’78

September 1, 2014 / in Alumni Profiles / 0 Comments / by: Jon Harp

Educate. Inspire. Connect. Educate. Inspire. Connect. These are the perfect words to describe the career and dedication of Mark Charney. It’s also the mission of the Actors Hall of Fame, which honored him for his work with the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Chair of Texas Tech University’s Department of Theatre & Dance, Charney […]

Going Above and Abroad

September 1, 2014 / in Features / 0 Comments / by: Jon Harp

The benefits of studying abroad Many people say that travel is the only thing money can buy that makes a person richer. While my empty pockets might not support this statement, I definitely agree after spending this past semester studying architecture in Italy and traveling to 10 other countries along the way. That being said, […]

Valerie N. Pezzullo M ’14

September 1, 2014 / in Alumni Profiles / 0 Comments / by: Jon Harp

Graduating and Giving Back Valerie Pezzullo had two things to celebrate this spring: She received her master’s degree in mechanical engineering and took first place in MTConnect Challenge 2, a contest to develop innovative and unique software applications for manufacturing. Pezzullo’s software application detects vibrations in metal-cutting machines so that corrections can be made before […]

Robin Lennon Bylenga M ’91

September 1, 2014 / in Alumni Profiles / 0 Comments / by: Jon Harp

Getting Women Rolling Robin Lennon Bylenga is getting women rolling. Bylenga has always been conscious of physical fitness, but when she decided to take up cycling, she found the atmosphere of the typical bicycle shop intimidating and often geared toward male cyclists in products and shelf appeal. Bylenga decided to open a bicycle shop geared […]

Adam R. McFarlane ’03, PhD ’14

September 1, 2014 / in Alumni Profiles / 0 Comments / by: Jon Harp

Take Note Adam McFarlane has worked behind the camera and performed notably in front of it. He’s taken on some of the biggest stages in America (Conan O’Brien’s, for one), and he recently collected his Ph.D. in educational leadership from Clemson’s stage. His career and talents have carried him from the West Coast to the […]

Travelers Summer-Fall 2014

September 1, 2014 / in Travelers / 0 Comments / by: Jon Harp

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Cadence Count

September 1, 2014 / in Cadence Count, In These Hills / 0 Comments / by: Jon Harp

Clemson’s Economic Impact on South Carolina These figures reflect Clemson’s impact on the state in 2013, according to a study conducted by the Strom Thurmond Institute for Government and Public Affairs.