Circle of Gratitude
New leaves honor great generosity The grounds of Fort Hill are home to three new bronze oak leaves sporting the signatures of the new members of the Fort Hill Legacy Society, whose bequests or testamentary trusts were realized at $1 million or more. Ethelyn Berry Smith dedicated her life to education. She taught several years […]
In These Hills
FIVE FACULTY AWARDED NSF EARLY CAREER GRANTS It’s the most sought-after recognition an emerging science, engineering or mathematics faculty member can receive: a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) grant. And this year, Clemson faculty claimed five. A CAREER grant is the NSF’s most prestigious award in support of early career development activities, […]
Susan Echols ’97, M ’04 and Jason Smith
Life-changing to lifesaving We’ve all experienced moments when we were inspired to make a difference in others’ lives or pass on kindnesses experienced. Few have embraced a life-changing moment as Susan and Jason Smith of Clemson. In April 2011, the Smiths’ daughter, Emerson Rose, was born at the Medical University of South Carolina with a […]
Alumni writers in ‘State of the Heart’
An abandoned farm near Edgefield. An ancient bald cypress in Congaree National Park. A wildlife “enchantment” spot in Calhoun Falls State Park. Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Clemson’s own Class of ’39 Caboose Garden in the S.C. Botanical Garden. All are vivid places lodged in the minds of Clemson alumni writers. They’re among an album […]
Helen Turner Hill ’85
Charleston’s goodwill ambassador Two weeks after Helen Turner Hill became executive director of the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), Hurricane Hugo hit north of Charleston. How could anyone imagine a bigger challenge to a new position? Twenty-four years later, Hill has proven she was more than up for the challenge. Under her leadership, […]
James D. “Jim” Martin ’86
A relationship with the land “Choose a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” For Jim Martin, Charleston Parks Conservancy program director and James Island farmer, no saying could be more apropos. “I’ve always known I wanted to garden. Even as a tiny child, my parents always let me have […]
Matthew E. Szymanski ’01
ReSpace Orange is a defining color for most Clemson Tigers. Matthew Szymanski, however, also identifies with green. Szymanski, a design major, left Clemson with a desire to actively make a difference in his community. At DesignSpec, an architecture firm based out of Chapel Hill, Szymanski works on projects ranging from architecture to interior design, with […]
My Clemson: Mac Segars ’10
Passion for global health My friends say that going to Clemson was one of the best decisions of their lives. For me, attending Clemson wasn’t much of a decision; the education and scholarships offered by Clemson made it an unbeatable option. I couldn’t sit still when I found out I’d been accepted; I’ve had a […]
Lifelong Tigers
Young Alumni recognize this year’s Roaring Ten This fall, the Young Alumni recognized ten young alumni who have made an impact in business, leadership, community, educational and/or philanthropic endeavors, while exemplifying Clemson’s core values of honesty, integrity and respect. Meet this year’s Roaring Ten. President of the Nashville Area Clemson Club, Benjamin Thomas Miskelly works with […]