Greetings fellow Tigers!
There’s nothing like a perfect spring day and 60,000 devoted Tiger fans turning out strong to show great support to our national champion football team! Tigertown was buzzing Saturday during the annual spring football game as the Clemson Family celebrated last year’s success and looked forward to what next year’s team will bring. It is still a great time to be a Clemson Tiger fan!
Last week our second Give Day at Clemson raised $2,062,864 to support scholarships, teaching and facilities during the 24-hour Give Day 2017 that began last Thursday morning. The funds raised more than doubled last year’s inaugural Give Day total. Clemson students, faculty and staff will benefit now and for years to come from the more than 3,000 individuals and corporations who united to move Clemson forward in a spectacular way. Read more about this year’s Give Day and view photos. Thank you for your incredible support for Give Day!
Every year in early April, Clemson celebrates Founder’s Day to honor the passing of Thomas Green Clemson in 1888. Founder’s Day also honors Clemson’s wife, Anna, whose gift of land to the state of South Carolina made Clemson University possible. Tiger Brotherhood hosted a ceremony at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Pendleton with featured speaker, First Lady Beth Clements. Read more about Founder’s Day and the events celebrating Clemson University’s rich heritage. View photos.
The prestigious Clemson Alumni Distinguished Service Award is based on three criteria: personal and professional accomplishments, dedication and service to Clemson University and devotion to community and public service. Each year the Clemson Alumni Association selects outstanding alumni who are public servants and exceptional role models for others. The 2017 Clemson Alumni Distinguished Service Award winners are Richard M. Davies ’86; John W. Kelly Jr. ’77; Ronald D. Lee ’76; Perry Sprawls Jr. ’56, M. ’61, Ph.D. ’68; and James H. Stovall ’51. Learn more about these outstanding alumni. Congratulations to the winners! View photos and videos of the winners.
One year ago, President Jim Clements shared the University’s ambitious commitment to creating a more welcoming and inclusive environment here at Clemson. The plan outlined a number of specific areas that University leadership would be addressing, and over the past year, strong progress has been made that is vital to Clemson’s long-term success. Link here to read details of the plan’s progress to make Clemson University the best it can be.
Clemson ranked high on a list of America’s 50 best public colleges and universities, according to a new national report. Business First puts Clemson University in 38th place out of 499 four-year public institutions across the country based on 22 indicators of academic excellence, affordability, diversity and economic strength. Clemson is ranked highest among the 12 South Carolina public colleges that are included in the rankings. Way to go, Tigers!
B – happy to be here!
Whether it is cheering on our football team a few months ahead of schedule or honoring our University’s legacy from more than 129 years ago, Clemson is a place where things are happening! We celebrate the accomplishments of our best and brightest alumni at the same time we celebrate the national recognition of our University today. Our amazing students, donors and friends have the ability to come together in a 24-hour period and make life-changing impact for Clemson’s future. Thank you for all you do to help make this University such a great place to be, today and always!
Go Tigers!
Brian O’Rourke
