College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

CAFLS strategic planning implementation teams formed and charged

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 […]

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, […]

Beecher continues as president of national agricultural organization

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 […]

Dean’s Welcome Message

Dear Alumni and Friends of CAFLS, I hope this message finds you well. As we approach the Fall semester, I wanted to take a moment to update you on some of the exciting developments and initiatives taking place within the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences at Clemson University. To begin, I am pleased […]

Packaging science seniors deliver real-world innovation with Atlantic Packaging

Clemson’s 2025 Packaging Science capstone students partnered with Atlantic Packaging to take on a real client challenge: designing protective packaging for a ceramic mug that delivers a premium unboxing experience and survives a three-story drop while also remaining cost-effective to ship. Through hands-on research, testing and iteration, students transformed classroom knowledge into professional-grade solutions tailored […]

Strategic Planning Update | March 14th

The CAFLS Strategic Planning Committee met March 13th. Progress Survey Updates Topics Next Steps Share Your Feedback We encourage you to share any insights you have that will be beneficial to the strategic planning process. Your comments will go directly to Emergent Method and are anonymous.

Strategic Planning Update | March 7th

The CAFLS Strategic Planning Committee met March 6th. Progress Survey Updates Next Steps Share Your Feedback We encourage you to share any insights you have that will be beneficial to the strategic planning process. Your comments will go directly to Emergent Method and are anonymous.

Strategic Planning Update | February 21

The CAFLS Strategic Planning Committee met February 20th. Progress Survey Updates Next Steps Share Your Feedback We encourage you to share any insights you have that will be beneficial to the strategic planning process. Your comments will go directly to Emergent Method and are anonymous.

Strategic Planning Update | February 7

The CAFLS Strategic Planning Committee met February 6th. Progress Update: Survey Timeline Next Steps Share Your Feedback We encourage you to share any insights you have that will be beneficial to the strategic planning process. Your comments will go directly to Emergent Method and are anonymous.