Month: October 2025

The first student in our Spotlight Series is Jenna Krugler! Jenna is a PhD student in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, advised by Dr. David Jachowski. She is studying non-lethal forms of beaver management in South Carolina and the ecology of beavers and stream restoration in the northern Great Plains. Jenna is currently working with landowners […]

During National and State Forest Products Week, faculty, staff, and students from the College of Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences celebrated the people, research, and innovations driving a renewable and sustainable future for forest products. Dr. Brunela Pollastrelli Rodrigues, Dr. Adriana Restrepo Osorio, and Ph.D. student Anjila Lamichhane hosted an outdoor showcase where they engaged […]

Clemson College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS) master’s and doctoral students learned valuable communication skills by participating in the 2025 CAFLS Graduate Research Symposium. This event was held at the Edisto Research and Education Center (REC) near Blackville, South Carolina, and consisted of 3-minute thesis and poster competitions related to each participating student’s […]

The Food Distribution Research Society (FDRS) proudly announces Alba J. Collart, a Clemson University associate professor of agricultural economics, as the recipient of the prestigious Frank Panyko Distinguished Service Award, recognizing her decade-long dedication to advancing food distribution research, student engagement and professional service. Collart received the award during the 2025 FDRS Conference Award Ceremony […]

Paula Beecher, Director Alumni and Career Services in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences at Clemson University, returns to the Executive Committee to serve as the President on the Board of Directors for the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association (NAADA).  Beecher leads the national nonprofit’s executive team and board of more than […]

Clemson University scientists are helping pave the way for new treatments for high cholesterol and heart disease by developing innovative mouse models that allow researchers to study how immune cells can better remove cholesterol from the body. The study, published in Biology (Basel), focuses on two proteins—ABCA1 and ABCG1. These proteins help macrophages, a type […]

This week, Dr. Patrick Hiesl led a comprehensive chainsaw safety training course for our graduate students and faculty to emphasize the importance of safety and preparedness in the field. The workshop was supported by Mr. Jeff Fellers from the Forestry and Wildlife Resources Extension team in Union County. His expertise and collaboration helped make the […]

Jacob is a senior majoring in Forest Resource Management from Rock Hill, South Carolina. He is a dedicated student in the Clemson Honors College and an active CAFLS Ambassador. Jacob continually demonstrates his commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and service within the forestry community. The SAF scholarship recognizes students who excel both in and outside […]