Bradleys invest in imagination and inquiry

Each year, more than 4,000 Clemson undergraduate students enjoy exercising their imaginations through a unique, faculty-led research program because of Phil and Mary Bradley’s generosity. Phil’s father, William F. Bradley, was a veteran student at Clemson College in the late 1930s and finished his degree in 1952 after a long leave of absence. Throughout his […]

Headed off to New Challenges and Opportunities

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 […]

Engineered for Success: Tony Elliott ’02

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 […]

President Clements

The View from Sikes: Preparing for What Comes Next

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 […]

Cat Island, Bahamas: Plylers, Littles and Sparks

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 […]

Blame it on the Parkinson’s: Mitch Faile ’89

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 […]

Sandy Cay, British Virgin Islands

The Knapp and Collie family spent a week sailing the British Virgin Islands. We flew our Clemson Flag from our boat all week long, and loved hearing all the responses we got from our fellow Clemson Family. Go Tigers! Left to right: Austin Knapp M ’11, Mills Armstrong M ’12, Brian Collie ’04, M ’06, Lauren Collie ’07, Mary Frances […]