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Clemson graduate and former instructor creates scholarship for first-generation students

November 4, 2020

Dennis Moore, a Clemson University graduate and recently retired professor at Florida State University, is endowing a new scholarship for first-generation Clemson students in the humanities. “There’s a real need for such a scholarship,” Moore said. “Having been a first-generation Clemson student myself, I understand how much value there can be in a recognition like […]

Class of 1967 Endowment provides $100,000 in support of veterans resources

July 23, 2020

CLEMSON — The Class of 1967 Endowment for Veterans Resources met its goal of raising $100,000 by July 1, Clemson University announced today. The endowment was established in 2015 through the Clemson University Foundation to honor the class’s 50th anniversary and to ensure future veterans receive care and support through intentional resources and programs. “We’re serving […]

Head shot of Kelly Rose, chair of the Clemson Family Advisory Board in 2019-20

Tiger spotlight: Clemson Family Advisory Board chair Kelly Rose is #ALLIN

April 29, 2020

Kelly Abele Rose lacked prerequisite work experience when she graduated from Clemson University in 1984. A financial management major, she was eager to launch her professional career. But the only job she recalled working between the ages of 15 and 21 was as a lifeguard. “I didn’t have a great GPA when I graduated,” Rose […]

How the Clemson Family went above and beyond to respond to COVID-19

April 29, 2020

Here are some of the stories of Clemson’s people. We share them as a simple record of deeds great and small that kept us safe, brought us comfort and cared for our community. These acts of service and sacrifice largely went unnoticed while they were happening.

Clemson Family steps up to support employees, students with COVID-19 emergency funds

April 15, 2020

The Clemson Family is stepping up to help employees and students who face financial emergencies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Jim Clements announced the creation of the employee and student emergency funds Friday in message to students, faculty and staff. He also announced that donations to support the funds could be made through the […]

Clemson online instruction through end of spring semester; all events suspended

March 19, 2020

To the Clemson Community: These are challenging times unlike anything I have seen in more than 30 years of working in higher education. I know many of you are concerned about your health, and the health of your loved ones – we are, too. In fact, every decision we have made over the past few […]

Clemson honors recipients of the 2020 Distinguished Service Award

March 3, 2020

At a reception on Friday, March 6, the Clemson Alumni Association will honor the recipients of the 2020 Clemson Alumni Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor that the association bestows on former Clemson Tigers.

Retired York County attorney presented with Clemson’s Distinguished Service Award

March 3, 2020

Retired Attorney, James Henry “Hank” Owen, Jr, is being honored by the Clemson Alumni Association with the Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor that the association bestows upon former Clemson Tigers.

Five people, Mitch, Carla, two sons, and one daughter-in-law, pause for a family photo.

College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences receives first Cornerstone Gift

February 21, 2020

The Norvilles are continuing their support of Clemson with a transformational $2.5 million gift to the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS). It is the first Academic Cornerstone gift for the college and the eighth for the University. The Norvilles’ gift will further strengthen CECAS, South Carolina’s leader in educating engineers. Addressing all of the college’s top priorities as outlined by its dean, funds will support student scholarships, endowed professorships and facilities in the college.

Hayden Quattlebaum, Don Quattlebaum and President Jim Clements during the Outdoor Education Center naming in January 2020

Quattlebaum family gift expands outdoor recreation and wellness experience for Clemson students

February 6, 2020

Andy Quattlebaum had a selfless desire to serve others. Whether he was ensuring a friend received proper acclaim for his catch in a fishing tournament when he was just 10 years old or volunteering his time with an after-school program in a small Georgetown County town a few years later, his generosity knew no bounds. […]

Close-up image of the Andy Quattlebaum Outdoor Education Center with new name on the facility.

Quattlebaums become Cornerstone Partners, naming Outdoor Education Center

January 23, 2020

Don and Hayden Quattlebaum become Clemson University’s seventh Academic Cornerstone Partner with a $2.7 million gift in memory of their son Andy.

Discovery’s Project C.A.T. and Tigers United raise funding for endangered tigers during College Football Playoff National Championship

January 10, 2020

Discovery Inc. and Tigers United have announced a text to donate activation, which begins January 11 and will be highlighted at the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 13 at 8 p.m. EST. Fans can save tigers and support their favorite team with a donation through January 15 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Rajendra Bordia is the new George J. Bishop, III Chair in Ceramic and Materials Engineering.

Rajendra Bordia named George J. Bishop, III Endowed Chair in Ceramic and Materials Engineering

December 16, 2019

Rajendra Bordia is the new George J. Bishop, III Chair in Ceramic and Materials Engineering.

Loebsack endows new ‘Lectures in Law and Humanities Series’ at Clemson

November 12, 2019

Chris Loebsack has established the “Lectures in Law and Humanities Series, Endowed by Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC.” He believes the endowed lecture series will help create a more vibrant pre-law community at Clemson University and “provide educational fuel” to interested students. The inaugural event in the series will be a March 26 lecture by Matthew Desmond, the author of “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City,” a New York Times best seller that won a Pulitzer Prize.

Photo of Brennan Beck (left), director of military and veteran engagement at Clemson, with Newport News Shipbuilding scholarship recipients Daquan Doctor, who serves in the Army National Guard; Damion Anderson, who served in the Marine Corps; Giff Finley, who served in the Coast Guard; and Stewart Fuller, who is on active duty with the Navy. At right is alumnus Matt Needy, who is the company’s vice president of operations.

Newport News Shipbuilding establishes annual scholarships for Clemson student veterans

November 11, 2019

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries with headquarters in Virginia, is providing merit-based scholarships for Clemson student veterans enrolled in degree programs in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences with a commitment of $30,000.

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