Anderson native Moffatt Burriss spent World War II with the famous 82nd Airborne Division, from North Africa to VE Day, but perhaps his most searing memory of World War II is teatime. His story is featured in the National World War II Museum’s Campaigns of Courage pavilion in New Orleans. As a company commander in […]
Students at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) unveiled its newest concept vehicle, sponsored by General Motors, at the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit. Deep Orange 5, the fifth generation of Clemson’s concept vehicle program, is designed for young adults who will live in mega cities in 2020. The vehicle was designed by Art Center College of […]
A proposal by economics students on how to stabilize the nation’s debt-to-gross-domestic-product ratio won first place at the national collegiate Fiscal Challenge on Capitol Hill this spring. The Fiscal Challenge is a competition among college teams to create a plan putting the U.S. on a sustainable fiscal path. “Our team put a tremendous amount of work […]
In May, almost 3,000 Clemson students received bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at Littlejohn Coliseum and joined the ranks of 137,000 alumni. President Clements voiced his hope that the graduates’ time at Clemson helped make them better all-around people. “I hope that your Clemson experience has been everything that you hoped it would be and […]
Fans of Clemson Tigers football may recognize Tony Elliott. You’ll find him alongside Dabo Swinney on Saturdays in the fall, figuring out how to penetrate defenses and move the ball across the goal line. Elliott serves as co-offensive coordinator and running backs coach, but his connection to the university runs all the way back to […]
A new academic year always brings a sense of renewed optimism and anticipation for what comes next. Preparing for what comes next is — after all — the essence of what universities do. Asking questions, experimenting, creating, debating and thinking deeply and critically — these are essential tools for equipping students to succeed during and […]
Joe & Todd traveled from the U.S. to Paris, rented a car and drove through France and Spain to arrive and Run with the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Names: Todd Fernley ’09 & Joe Colduvell ’09 Location: Pamplona, Spain Dates: July 12th, 2015
Three early 70s Clemson fraternity brothers and their patient wives spent a wonderful week in Cat Island, Bahamas July 12 – 19. They donated all Clemson paraphernalia to Island residents, who were encouraged to say “Go Tigers”. In return, the visitors were treated to a variety of Conk delectables. Pictured: Chris Plyler, Clemson 73 Allison […]
Five years ago, at the age of 44, Mitch Faile was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. For this corporate executive, entrepreneur and father, it was a devastating diagnosis. And it’s been a diagnosis that has changed his life in many ways. But it’s one he has met with humor and determination … and a bit of […]