Sharing culture and conversation: Derek Owens ’11
A number of times during his college career, friends and acquaintances told Derek Owens he’d be a good fit for the Peace Corps. After researching the possibilities, he agreed, wanting to spend a significant period of time fully immersed in a culture, refining his Spanish skills and as he put it, “to put off life […]
Greenville Health System, Clemson celebrate growing partnership
Take a top-20 national public university and add it to one of the largest health care systems in the Southeast, and what do you get? In the case of Clemson and Greenville Health System, you get a growing research and education partnership. Clemson and GHS entered into such a partnership in June 2013 to establish […]
Clemson athletes excelling off the field as well
All of Clemson’s 19 athletic programs exceeded the NCAA baseline Academic Progress Rate thresholds for the 2013-14 year, according to data released by the NCAA. The APR is a real-time measure of eligibility and retention of student-athletes competing on every Division I sports team. Out of a possible score of 1,000, teams have to have […]
Switzerland: Sara Webb ’14 and Charles (Alex) Devon ’14
Sara Webb ’14 and Charles (Alex) Devon ’14 at the top of Jungfraujoch— the highest railway station in Europe, 3,454 meters above sea level. Never miss a photo opportunity with the Tiger Rag!
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 […]
Two professors receive prestigious NSF award
Two faculty members have received a total of $1 million in funding as part of the National Science Foundation’s highest honor for junior faculty members. Jacob Sorber and Yue “Sophie” Wang were among the honorees in this year’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program. Each has been awarded $500,000 for research. Sorber’s research enables low-cost, low-power sensors to […]