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Academics

• Clemson program ranked #1 among national online graduate education programs for third straight year
  
  Michael Staton | January 14, 2020
  

  U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked a Clemson University College of Education program as the #1 online graduate education program in the nation in 2020. The college’s Master of Education in Teaching and Learning program retains the top spot for the third year in a row.

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Clemson University team up to close the education gap in manufacturing light-based technologies
  
  Paul Alongi | December 11, 2019
  

  Students and technologists across the country will soon have a new and interactive way to learn about manufacturing the light-based technologies that are crucial for a host of next-generation products and services, including high-speed wireless networks.

• Clemson University and Hitachi Healthcare: Inspiring future leaders
  
  Tara Romanella | November 25, 2019
  

  Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death. It accounts for 31 percent of deaths globally1 and for more than $351 billion in health expenditures, costs which are expected to increase by 100 percent by 2035. More than ever, there is a growing need for a highly trained workforce that can play a critical role in reducing these alarming statistics. Clemson University and Hitachi Healthcare Americas are answering this call. The two have joined forces to accelerate innovation in cardiovascular imaging to help students reach their full potential.

Research

• Clemson sets 2020 SC Cotton, Peanut Meetings for Jan. 28, 30
  
  Denise Attaway | January 16, 2020
  

  Southeast farmers can learn tips to maximize profitability of cotton and peanut crops at annual meetings planned by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service this month. 

• New grant enables Clemson researcher to further combat widespread parasitic disease
  
  Laura Schmitt | January 9, 2020
  

  Organizations Will Launch a Text to Donate Campaign leading up to game on Monday NEW YORK, N.Y. — Discovery Inc., the global leader in real life entertainment, and Tigers United, an organization comprised of four tiger mascot universities, today announced a text to donate activation, which begins January 11 and will be highlighted at the […]

• Clemson researchers provide vital tiger conservation research
  
  Shawna Cass, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management; Michael Staton, College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences | January 7, 2020
  

  Organizations Will Launch a Text to Donate Campaign leading up to game on Monday NEW YORK, N.Y. — Discovery Inc., the global leader in real life entertainment, and Tigers United, an organization comprised of four tiger mascot universities, today announced a text to donate activation, which begins January 11 and will be highlighted at the […]

Economic Development

• Clemson University names David Clayton Executive Director of the International Center for Automotive Research
  
  Heather Miller | January 6, 2020
  

  David Clayton has been appointed as the Executive Director for the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR), after serving in an interim capacity for the last six months.

• Clemson, Prisma Health invest in medical innovation
  
  December 2, 2019
  

  Researchers at Clemson University and Prisma Health have received funding to collaborate on the development of new medical treatment and diagnostic technologies. Three Clemson-Prisma Health collaborations received investments from the recently created Innovation Maturation Fund, a joint effort between the Health Sciences Center (HSC) at Prisma Health and the Clemson University Division of Research.

• New Clemson program to improve health, economic outcomes through food-focused curriculum, research and products
  
  Michael Staton | November 13, 2019
  

  Clemson’s College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences has established a new program, Land-Grant Local, that will enhance economic, social and health outcomes in South Carolina by more fully integrating the work of local farms into Clemson University. The program’s immediate goal is to factor foods from local farms into the Clemson environment, but college leadership are already shaping future curriculum and research centered on food systems that stress solutions for food insecurity and hunger across the state.

University News

• 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.

• Clemson to award degrees at winter graduation ceremonies Dec. 19
  
  Philip Sikes | December 11, 2019
  

  More than 1,300 students will receive Clemson University degrees in two graduation ceremonies on Thursday, Dec. 19. They are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Littlejohn Coliseum. In addition, Ph.D. candidates will participate in a doctoral hooding ceremony at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, in the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts.

• Clemson University and Hitachi Healthcare: Inspiring future leaders
  
  Tara Romanella | November 25, 2019
  

  Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death. It accounts for 31 percent of deaths globally1 and for more than $351 billion in health expenditures, costs which are expected to increase by 100 percent by 2035. More than ever, there is a growing need for a highly trained workforce that can play a critical role in reducing these alarming statistics. Clemson University and Hitachi Healthcare Americas are answering this call. The two have joined forces to accelerate innovation in cardiovascular imaging to help students reach their full potential.

Public Service and Agriculture

• Clemson sets 2020 SC Cotton, Peanut Meetings for Jan. 28, 30
  
  Denise Attaway | January 16, 2020
  

  Southeast farmers can learn tips to maximize profitability of cotton and peanut crops at annual meetings planned by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service this month. 

• Aimed at training emerging SC farmers, Clemson program accepting applications
  
  Steven Bradley | January 13, 2020
  

  Farmers getting their feet wet in agribusiness have access to comprehensive entrepreneurial education and business training through a public service program offered by Clemson University. The South Carolina New and Beginning Farmer Program is now accepting applications for the 2020 statewide program.

• Don’t move ornamental citrus plants across state lines
  
  Tom Hallman | December 19, 2019
  

  The state of Georgia on Jan. 1, 2020 will adopt new regulations that make it illegal to import any citrus plant without a permit. "This doesn't affect citrus fruit, but it is an issue for South Carolina nurseries or citizens who buy citrus plants as ornamentals if they carry them across the state line," said Steven Long, who leads the plant protection division of the Department of Plant Industry (DPI), a state regulatory unit housed at Clemson University.

People

• Clemson University names David Clayton Executive Director of the International Center for Automotive Research
  
  Heather Miller | January 6, 2020
  

  David Clayton has been appointed as the Executive Director for the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR), after serving in an interim capacity for the last six months.

• Rajendra Bordia named George J. Bishop, III Chair in Ceramic and Materials Engineering
  
  Paul Alongi | December 16, 2019
  

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

• Members of Central Spirit to represent Clemson student section at The Home Depot College Football Awards
  
  Philip Sikes | December 11, 2019
  

  Two members of Clemson University’s renowned Central Spirit student organization were chosen to represent the school at the 29th edition of The Home Depot College Football Awards, which will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, in Atlanta. Kelsey Vinson of and Cal Bedenbaugh, both of Laurens, will attend the annual event which originates live on ESPN at 7 p.m. from the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame.

Events

• Clemson sets 2020 SC Cotton, Peanut Meetings for Jan. 28, 30
  
  Denise Attaway | January 16, 2020
  

  Southeast farmers can learn tips to maximize profitability of cotton and peanut crops at annual meetings planned by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service this month. 

• Pulitzer Prize-winning author of ‘Evicted’ to speak at Clemson as part of Humanities Hub spring schedule
  
  Paul Hyde | January 13, 2020
  

  Organizations Will Launch a Text to Donate Campaign leading up to game on Monday NEW YORK, N.Y. — Discovery Inc., the global leader in real life entertainment, and Tigers United, an organization comprised of four tiger mascot universities, today announced a text to donate activation, which begins January 11 and will be highlighted at the […]

• Clemson University to Host Inaugural First Tee National Championship
  
  Sara Henika | January 11, 2020

  Organizations Will Launch a Text to Donate Campaign leading up to game on Monday NEW YORK, N.Y. — Discovery Inc., the global leader in real life entertainment, and Tigers United, an organization comprised of four tiger mascot universities, today announced a text to donate activation, which begins January 11 and will be highlighted at the […]