The View from Sikes
Thoughts from Clemson University’s President
A Transformative Place
In the midst of all the change, Clemson continues to be a transformative place for students.
The Value of a Life-Changing Education
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.
Clemson Women Making a Difference
It wasn’t until 1955 that the first full-time degree-seeking female undergraduate students enrolled for classes. Since that time, the women of Clemson have been crucial to our success.
Building on Our Legacy of Undergraduate Excellence
More than 4,700 Clemson graduates walked across the stage in December and May of this past academic year in a commencement tradition that never gets old. I love looking into the eyes of our new graduates wondering how they will use the amazing foundation their Clemson education has provided. With each hand that I shake […]
A national championship helps all of us win
Watching the Clemson Tigers win the school’s second football national championship was a moment we will never forget.
Setting a new bar for research and scholarship
As a public, land-grant institution, the responsibility to conduct research for the benefit of South Carolina and beyond is embedded in our foundation — and our future. Every day, faculty, staff and students are working to improve the quality, quantity and impact of our research to foster our position as a world-class research university that […]
Thanks a Billion!
A thank-you note from President James P. Clements.
Marking our History
The next time you visit campus, you may notice some new additions in the form of three historical markers. These markers will commemorate the contributions of Native Americans and African-Americans in the history of our University and the land it occupies. A plaque at the Calhoun Bottoms will commemorate the Native Americans and African-American slaves […]
Reflecting Back and Looking Ahead
Happy New Year from campus. The start of a new year and a new semester is a good time to pause and reflect on the year just completed and look ahead to what comes next. 2015 was a year of many achievements and accomplishments — more than can be listed here. We continue to rank […]
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 […]