Implementation teams have been formed to move CAFLS Boundless Impact, the College’s long-term strategic plan, from vision to action. Organized around each of the plan’s six priority areas, these cross-college teams bring together faculty, staff and partners to advance shared goals, identifying opportunities, aligning resources and helping track progress over time. Team Membership Priority 1: Deliver […]
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Public perceptions of ongoing research
A study of public perception of ongoing research aimed at developing reduced-gluten wheat and reduced-allergen peanuts using crossbreeding and genome-editing techniques.
Dean’s Message
Dear CAFLS Family, Friends, and Alumni, As we enter a new year, I’m excited to share the remarkable progress and ongoing initiatives within the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences (CAFLS) at Clemson University. Our commitment to our land-grant mission drives transformative change, empowering our students and benefiting communities across South Carolina and beyond. […]
Packaging science co-ops take Clemson learning beyond the classroom
Hands-on, industry-driven experience is a defining feature of our packaging science program. Through paid, full-time co-op assignments, students step beyond the classroom to apply what they’ve learned in professional settings while building skills, networks and confidence. During the 2026 Spring and Summer terms, 18 Packaging Science students are completing co-ops with companies across the food, […]
New study shows how climate change is quietly shifting snake hotspots across India
Study shows that climate change could shift hotspots of venomous snakes lacross India.
Clemson announces Spring 2026 ENT/PES Seminar series
A diverse group of speakers is scheduled to present during the 2026 Clemson University ENT/PES Spring Seminar Series.
Clemson turfgrass students shine at Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Conference
The Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Conference once again brought together turfgrass managers, industry professionals and students for a week of education, networking and competition. Held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the annual event focused on modern challenges facing the turfgrass industry, offering strategies and insights from leading experts. A team of four Clemson University turfgrass […]
Sachin Rustgi receives 2025 Randall M. LaCross Distinguished Research Leadership Award
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) presented the 2025 Randall M. LaCross Distinguished Research Leadership Award to Sachin Rustgi, associate professor of molecular breeding at the Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center during GSSM’s 37th Annual Research Colloquium on Nov. 21. Rutsgi also serves as a faculty scholar at […]
Creative Inquiry feature: alligator diet and microplastics
This Creative Inquiry focuses on analyzing the diet contents of the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) to understand how different contaminants, such as microplastics and PFAS, impact aquatic systems and the animals that rely on them. During their semesterly trip, students gain field experience and practice safe capture and handling skills, pit tagging, scute clipping, gastric […]
Clemson soil specialist seeks farmer input to shape future research priorities
After three years of groundbreaking research that reveals how South Carolina farmers can significantly reduce fertilizer costs through conservation practices, Clemson University Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Bhupinder Farmaha is turning to the state’s agricultural community to help set research priorities for the coming years. Farmaha is planning soil fertility research and Extension programming across South […]
