Inside Clemson

Annual benefits fair scheduled, free flu shots and more

The Office of Human Resources will host Clemson’s annual benefits fair from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at Fike Recreation Center. Consistent with this year’s theme, Balance = The Key to Health, Wealth and Happiness, the event will include FREE flu shots and exhibits on employee benefits, nutrition, exercise, wealth management, wellness, technology […]

Clemson Panhellenic Council to receive excellence award

By Alexa Emerson, Class of 2017 The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) has recognized Clemson University’s Panhellenic Council with the College Panhellenic Excellence Award. The award celebrates the success of the Clemson Panhellenic Council in upholding the values and ideals of a Panhellenic through recruitment, Panhellenic structure, area advisor communication, judicial procedures, Panhellenic programming, academics, and […]

Challenge your mental focus, physical fitness, learn self-defense skills

June Pilcher

By June J. Pilcher Alumni Distinguished Professor of Psychology Shihan 8.Dan, Karatedo Doshinkan Training in a traditional, non-competitive martial art will do this and more. In Karatedo Doshinkan, we do full body exercise, become more focused and aware, improve our coordination and flexibility, and improve our physical strength; all while learning self-defense in a non-competitive […]

U.S. Senate Committee on Aging to host field hearing at Clemson

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) will host a field hearing, “Aging in South Carolina: Biomedical Research in the Palmetto State,” on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The field hearing will highlight cutting-edge biomedical research currently underway in South Carolina and its importance to the Palmetto State. Scott is member of the United States Special Committee on Aging. […]

Clements appoints faculty, staff and students to serve on university Diversity Advisory Council

Clemson University President James P. Clements today announced the appointment of a Diversity Advisory Council to provide strategic guidance to the president, chief diversity officer and other administrators and help set priorities on diversity initiatives. Members, and their respective constituent groups, include: Roy Jones, Ph.D., President’s Commission on the Status of Black Faculty and Staff; […]

President Clements names interim chief diversity officer

Max Allen

Leadership for diversity and inclusive excellence initiatives is the focus of an announcement made today (Aug. 24) by Clemson University President James P. Clements. Effectively immediately, Chief of Staff Max Allen will take on additional responsibilities as interim chief diversity officer (CDO) while a national search for a permanent CDO to replace Leon Wiles, who […]

Fannie E. Foster, retiree – Aug. 10. 2015

Fannie E. Foster, 75, of Pendleton died Aug. 5, 2015. She was a building/grounds specialist in University Facilities, who retired in 2009 after 11 years of service. She is survived by her husband, two sons, daughter, family and friends. A funeral service was held Aug. 10 at Central United Methodist Church. Post your memories online […]

Edward Allen Vaughn, professor emeritus – Aug. 20, 2015

Edward Allen Vaughn, 75, of Clemson died Aug. 20, 2015. He was a professor of textiles and a professor emeritus, who retired in 2005 after 37 years of service. He is survived by four daughters, family and friends. A funeral service was held Aug. 25 at Fort Hill Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers memorials […]

Wilma B. Howard, retiree – Aug. 16, 2015

Wilma B. Howard, ­­83, of Batesville-Leesburg, died Aug. 16, 2015. She was a program assistant-EFNEP for Lexington County Extension, who retired in 1993, after 19 years of service. She is survived by three children, family and friends. A funeral service was held August 18. Memorials may be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church, 513 […]

Frances McClure, retiree – Dec. 14, 2014

Frances McClure, ­­80, of Pendleton, died Dec. 14, 2014. She was a building/grounds specialist with University Facilities, who retired in 1997, after 18 years of service. She is survived by three daughters. Funeral services were held Dec. 19 at Rock Hill Presbyterian Church, Norris.