Richardsons support Emerging Leaders
Businessman and Clemson trustee Mark Richardson and his wife, Kathryn, and family have given $1 million for a scholarship fund to help ensure that all Emerging Scholars students accepted into Clemson University can attend with financial aid. Since 2002, the University’s Emerging Scholars program has made higher education a reality for students at five high schools along […]
Baltimore/D.C. Club hosts Pig Pickin’
The Baltimore/DC Clemson Club hosted a Pig Pickin’ in June at the Chevy Chase, Maryland, home of Mike ’97 and Holly ’95 Cirrito. More than 125 alumni, parents and students attended the event. To find a Clemson Club in your area, visit clemson.edu/alumni.
New Orleans Club members attend Manning Award Ceremony
More than 30 members of the New Orleans Clemson Club attended the Manning Award Ceremony on May 17th in support of this year’s recipient, Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson’s mother and aunt also attended the ceremony that is hosted by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Brandon Streeter represented the football staff, and Stewart Summers represented the Alumni […]
My Clemson: Jeannie Brown ’15
My Clemson experience was many years in the making. When I was nine, I went to live with my grandmother. My great aunt took me to Clemson games, where I learned Clemson history and traditions. Each year my Christmas present was going with my aunt to see Clemson play in their bowl game. I […]
Nursing program expanding with GHS partnership
When it comes to health care, one thing is clear: We need nurses. As the population ages and health care needs intensify, the demand for nurses is growing. The registered nurse workforce is expected to increase 16 percent between 2014 and 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With this growth, the United […]
Developing leaders by nurturing intellect, courage and service
Ten exceptional students walked across the stage at Commencement this year, sporting medallions hanging on orange ribbons identifying them as Chapman Scholars. They were selected as freshmen for their leadership potential and offered the opportunity to be a part of the Thomas F. Chapman Leadership Scholars Program, designed to enrich their academic preparation beyond the […]
Alumni survey: You spoke, and we listened.
Every three to four years, we survey alumni to gauge how we’re doing as an alumni association. We look to see how you feel about the University — about choosing to attend, your experience as a student and as an alumnus — and what impacts your current opinion of Clemson. We also want to discover […]
Students from two cultures find common ground, understanding
Editor’s note: Jess Collins ’14 currently is serving as a Fulbright English teaching assistant in Niš, Serbia. She wrote this article for us about a recent experience with Clemson students studying abroad in Serbia. January of 2016 marked the first semester-long Clemson study abroad trip to Belgrade, Serbia. Seven students from Clemson spent three and a […]
Kosovo native visits Clemson for the first time to receive doctoral hood
A doctoral hood is a highly coveted garment in academia, so much so that one student was willing to travel nearly 5,000 miles to obtain the hood she had worked toward for years. Kosovo-native Albina Balidemaj’s visit to Clemson in May to attend her doctoral hooding ceremony also happened to be the first time she […]
Business meets cultural impact: Kerry Murphy ’91, M ’92
With a $6.3 million economic impact on the Greenville community, Artisphere is the annual arts and culture fair that’s served as a signature event since 2005. As executive director, D.C.-area native Kerry Murphy is the face behind making sure the event goes smoothly. “I have a real passion for Greenville,” she said. “Working for Artisphere makes me feel ensconced in the community.” Last […]