Greetings from Clemson! This academic year has been one like no other. But as we begin 2021, I can say that I am incredibly proud to be a part of the Clemson Family. Our faculty, staff and students have come together during extremely challenging circumstances, demonstrating flexibility, care and compassion, and resilience. In this issue […]
Pamela Maddex Hendrix of Kiawah Island, S.C., was posthumously named honorary alumna by the Alumni Association. Hendrix graduated from Winthrop University in 1965 and married Leon “Bill” J. Hendrix ’63, M ’68* in 1967. Through their marriage, Pam developed a deep love for Clemson and later saw her four children graduate from the University: Jill […]
Greetings from Clemson! The beginning of the academic year is always a time of optimism and renewal for me. The class of 2024 joins us this year — most of these incoming students were born just after 9/11, and now, they are beginning college in the midst of a pandemic. They are part of our […]
As I write this, our campuses are quiet, as they have been since late March when all classes first moved online as result of the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s a new year, and as always, I’m amazed by our faculty, staff, students and alumni.
President Clements reflects on the phrase “little old Clemson” and how Clemson students, faculty and staff, and alumni are exceeding expectations.
Clemson University has changed tremendously since its founding in 1889 as Clemson Agricultural College, an all-male military school with 446 students. But with all of our changes and growth, there are things about Clemson that have not changed, and I hope never will.
I think of Clemson as a place that is always building. I’m not talking about the construction that has been completed at Douthit Hills and continues with the College of Business, although those are important as well. Clemson University builds many other things that are highlighted in this issue. This year, over Homecoming week, our students […]
In the midst of all the change, Clemson continues to be a transformative place for students.
I spent an energizing day at the South Carolina State House this spring with hundreds of Clemson advocates who gathered to learn about the University’s legislative agenda and to show support for keeping Clemson among the best universities in the nation.