One Clemson event supports scholarships
C.J. Spiller ’09 was one of the more than two dozen legendary Clemson athletes who were in attendance at the One Clemson Main Event, held in April at the ONE Building in downtown Greenville to support athletic and academic scholarships. Auctioned items included a personal “C.J. Spiller Experience” at a Buffalo Bills game and golf […]
Are Fireflies Vanishing?
Clemson team recruits citizens scientists to answer the question. In the liturgy of a late spring night, the call and response of a tree frog chorus accompanied the fireflies’ ethereal light, as a guard let in a dozen people to the Cooper Library to launch a “flash” mob. It was the May 31 kickoff for […]
My Clemson: Kate Blackmon ’81
The technical knowledge I gained in my first…
The radical ideas and passion that resulted in a university
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 […]
Vanishing Fireflies: The Making of a Cover
AKA: Dresses, Preschoolers and Fireflies … Oh My! When you’re a photographer with a kid, pictures can go one of two ways. The first being that your child is so used to having photos taken, they act like a tiny model and keep trying to help. The second being they have had their picture made […]
Clemson Memorial Stadium
“Put about 10,000 seats behind the YMCA. That’s all you’ll ever need.” Those were the words of Coach Jess Neely as he left for Rice after the 1939 season. Fortunately, Clemson didn’t follow his advice. In 1941, the S.C. General Assembly authorized the issuance of $100,000 in bonds to build a stadium. The project was […]
Ryan ’02 and Loran Rogers ’04 Kerrigan
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
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
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, […]
David O. Prevatt M ’97, PhD ’98
He follows where the wind blows When tornadoes strike, David Prevatt gets his Wind Hazard Damage Assessment Team into action. He and his civil engineering graduate and undergraduate students rush to sites around the country to investigate tornado damage done to buildings and homes. Through a Faculty Early Career Development research grant from the National […]