Inside Clemson

Oconee County Sheriff’s Office continuing investigation

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office continues their investigation into the unexplained death of Tucker Hipps reported on September 22, 2014. Additionally, SLED along with the Solicitor’s Office remain involved in this investigation. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office continues to ask if anyone has any information on this case or if they desire to remain anonymous, […]

Clemson monitoring Zika virus impacts, areas

By Jackie Todd, office of Media Relations Clemson University officials continue to monitor the spread of the Zika virus in the U.S. and to ensure the university has a plan of action, should the disease impact faculty, staff and students here. Thus far, 31 cases have been reported in South Carolina, all acquired outside the […]

Statement from Clemson: Issue in the news

To the Clemson community: Over the past several days, the university’s position regarding free speech, specifically prayer on campus, has been misrepresented by certain groups and individuals. The goal of this message is to clarify the situation for everyone in the Clemson community. First and most importantly, Clemson does not prohibit prayer on our campuses. […]

Change to leave pool offers greater flexibility

As of July 1, 2016, Clemson University employees can donate sick and/or annual leave to specific Clemson University employees providing both the donor and the recipient meet eligibility requirements established by the state. Through its history, the leave pool program has helped hundreds of employees throughout the state. In the past, donors surrendered control of […]

Employee tuition assistance program revisions effective fall 2017

Clemson’s employee tuition assistance program (ETAP) will soon be improved. Beginning fall 2017, the university’s faculty and staff will enjoy the same opportunity to participate in highly-sought programs of study as any other student applying for the Clemson’s program’s acceptance. While most universities have been unable to provide access to their highly-sought academic programs, such […]

Free programming boot camp available to faculty and staff

CCIT’s Cyberinfrastructure Technology Integration (CITI) team has announced the creation of a new research computing and data insight boot camp this fall. The three-day boot camp (Sept. 5-7 and Oct. 4-6) will provide participants with practical programming knowledge and familiarity with Clemson’s diverse research computing facilities. The boot camp is open to all Clemson University […]

Smith to lead Title IX training, Office of Access and Equity restructures

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Alesia Smith has joined the Office of Access and Equity staff as executive director of equity compliance/Title IX coordinator. She will lead the consolidation of the university’s Title IX activities, including complaint management, compliance education and training.  Some of those activities were formerly in the university’s Division of Student Affairs. Smith will oversee the university’s […]

CCIT: New email security tool begins Aug. 24

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In recent weeks, we have seen an increase in the number of phishing emails sent to university email accounts. These emails include links that attempt to trick you into providing your account and password which can lead to unauthorized access to university resources, but can also lead to you personally becoming a victim of identity […]

Hello, Canvas! Clemson’s new LMS to provide a clean slate for teaching and learning

By Jonathan Lashley, Deputy Director of Texts and Technologies Clemson Online Over the next year, Clemson will transition from Blackboard–the current enterprise learning management system (LMS)–to Canvas. Over 150 faculty and more than 3,000 students have already experienced the benefits of Canvas by participating in a popular pilot of the platform. Some of these benefits […]

Jesse Eargle, retiree – Aug. 21, 2016

Jesse Eargle, 66, of Orangeburg died Aug. 21, 2016.  Eargle had worked a combined 38 years at Clemson as regional extension director before he retired in 2010. He is survived by his wife, two sons, brother, friends and family. A funeral service is scheduled for Aug. 24, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Orangeburg. Memorials […]