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B-Note February 6, 2020

February 6, 2020

Greetings fellow Tigers!

Clemson University has been recognized by The Princeton Review as being one of the nation’s best institutions to offer students the greatest return on educational investment. Out of 656 colleges and universities evaluated for this year’s “Best Value Colleges of 2020” list, only 200 received the designation. To calculate the return on investment, the Princeton Review considers more than 40 data points, including academic offerings, affordability and career preparation. Clemson’s top-level programs, faculty-to-student ratio, career services, internship opportunities and alumni network contributed to Clemson’s placement. Clemson was also recognized for its career services, ranking first out of 20. You can read more about Clemson’s recognition here.

For four years, Clemson’s Men of Color National Summit has brought an impressive lineup of speakers to the energetic two-day event hosted by its Division of Inclusion and Equity. The summit has welcomed leaders in business, government, athletics and academia to speak to students about their potential and pathways to success. This year, the summit will add an NBA legend to its list of speakers. Earvin “Magic” Johnson will speak to students at the summit and bring his inspiring story of athletic and entrepreneurial success to the Greenville Convention Center.

With a mission to close the opportunity gap for African-American and Hispanic males and develop clearer pathways to college for students, Clemson’s Men of Color National Summit will feature Johnson along with an all-star lineup of keynote and breakout speakers March 3-4. Thanks to a partnership with the Denny’s Corporation, Johnson will address high school students in attendance, including members of Clemson University’s college readiness program, the Tiger Alliance. The Men of Color National Summit is presented by Clemson University and its Division of Inclusion and Equity. It also is supported by businesses, organizations and community leaders. This is a wonderful annual event that supports our University’s priority of enhancing diversity and creating an environment of inclusive excellence. For more information about this year’s Men of Color National Summit, click here.

Congratulations to three former Clemson student-athletes — cornerback Bashaud Breeland, linebacker Dorian O’Daniel and wide receiver Sammy Watkins — who won their first Super Bowl championship on Sunday. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 31-20, in Super Bowl LIV in Miami Gardens, Fla. Clemson has now produced 30 different Super Bowl champions totaling a combined 38 Super Bowl rings. Clemson’s three members of the Chiefs’ title-winning team represented three of the 46 players on Kansas City’s active game day roster for the Super Bowl. Congratulations to our former Tigers!

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Clemson is committed to excellence across our University. Our student-athletes excel in the classroom and on the field – preparing them to excel after graduation. We excel in our commitment to inclusiveness. We excel in our unwavering support to the University we love. Our accolades and accomplishments give us a sense of pride, but they also give us the drive to become an even stronger University.

Clemson University’s leadership serves as a wonderful example of how we support Clemson in an effort to move Clemson forward. Clemson University Board of Trustees are on campus for the next two days to discuss and plan for the future of our University. Be sure to watch for next week’s B-Note where I will share with you updates and announcements from our Board of Trustees. Our board members work diligently throughout the year to make sure Clemson continues to be a top University. Thank you, Board of Trustee members, for your dedication and support of Clemson! And thank you, Clemson family, for your unwavering commitment!

Go Tigers!

Brian O’Rourke