Katherine Sandt, an accountancy student from Chicago, Illinois, is a member of Clemson University’s women’s volleyball team. Expected to graduate in December 2026, she has built a Clemson experience defined by academic excellence, athletic commitment and leadership. Balancing the demands of Division I athletics with a rigorous accounting curriculum has required discipline and exceptional time management. […]
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Student Spotlight: James Reaves
James Reaves, an accounting major from Florence, South Carolina, is also pursuing minors in management information systems and criminal justice. Expected to graduate in December 2027, he has made the most of his time at Clemson by combining academic excellence with leadership and service. Driven by a curiosity about how systems work beneath the surface, […]
Alumni Spotlight: Evan Mathis
For Evan Mathis, a career in accounting started with a love of numbers and a strong financial foundation at home. Growing up in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Mathis was surrounded by conversations about finance; his father worked as a financial advisor, while his mother was a CPA. When he arrived at Clemson, he knew he […]
Alumni Spotlight: Melanie Johnson
For Melanie Johnson, Partner at Forvis Mazars, Clemson University played a transformative role in both her professional and personal life. Drawn to Clemson’s highly regarded Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) program and the convenience of its Greenville location, Johnson found far more than an advanced accounting education. Originally from Tuxedo, North Carolina, she credits Clemson […]
Student Spotlight: Melody Goldberg
Recent Master of Professional Accountancy graduate Melody Goldberg of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, embraced the many opportunities Clemson had to offer. Her experiences in academics, leadership and campus involvement built a strong foundation for a career in accounting. During her time at Clemson, Goldberg built a well-rounded experience through Beta Alpha Psi, Clemson Swim Club, […]
Student Spotlight: Connor Mulvey
Connor Mulvey majored in accounting and minored in financial management. Mulvey continued to excel while he completed his graduate degree in Clemson’s MPAcc program. During his time at Clemson, Mulvey was active in the community and successful in his classes all while completing three internships — the last of which secured Mulvey a full time […]
Study Abroad: Rome
Senior Lecturer Judson Jahn and Clinical Assistant Professor John Ledbetter guided 31 Clemson students on this summer’s study abroad to Rome. Three courses were offered: legal environment of business, financial accounting concepts, and global business negotiation. Students completed the initial part of the courses online and finished the courses at the Pantheon Institute in Rome. […]
New Sports Law Class
In Spring 2024, Associate Professor Kathryn Kisska-Schulze launched a new sports law course. The course examines legal issues applicable to U.S. amateur and professional sports. It provides students a better understanding of the interconnected relationship between sports and the law across three distinct areas: high school, intercollegiate and professional sports. Students are introduced to and […]
Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP)
Under the direction of Clinical Associate Professor Phebe Davis-Culler, the School of Accountancy and the College of Business hosted the first National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) at Clemson. With the help of Helen Diamond-Steele, the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and in collaboration with NABA, minority high […]
Student Spotlight: Whitney Lee
In reviewing Whitney Lee’s accolades and activities, it’s hard not to wonder how she does it all! Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Lee is a thriving scholar and a successful student athlete. Originally a finance major, Lee realized her appreciation for accounting as she began taking the accounting classes required by her original major. In addition […]
