Emeritus College

Emeritus Faculty Recognized For Excellence In Community Service

A woman gives a man an award and both are smiling at each other.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 The Clemson Emeritus College gathered on Tuesday, October 3 for the annual Fall Picnic and Business Meeting. Approximately 150 emeritus faculty enjoyed great food and conversation while welcoming new members. During the meeting, the group evaluated, voted upon and passed changes to the Emeritus College bylaws and strategic plan, and the college […]

Twentieth Anniversary of Clemson’s Emeritus College

Chip Egan Clifton “Chip” Egan, Dean and Professor Emeritus of Performing Arts and IDE Emeritus College Fellow Good morning! Allow me to begin by offering my sincere congratulations to the newest members of the Clemson University Emeritus College. I like to think of my own retirement as the best promotion I ever received. You are […]

2023 Class of I. Dwaine Eubanks Emeritus College Fellows

Joel Greenstein In service to the Emeritus College, Greenstein has served as a member of the Emeritus College Advisory Committee as well as its chair from 2020 to 2021. During his time in this position, he made it his mission to fully fund the Kenelly/Voss Endowment at the $25,000 mark. The endowment was initiated in […]

2023 Kenelly-Voss Distinguished Emeritus Award Announced

Dr. Debbie Jackson, Director of the Emeritus College was selected as this year’s recipient.  Dr. Robert Hogan, Chair of the Emeritus College’s Awards Committee made the announcement at the college’s annual Emeritus Day. This award was established by the late John Kenelly to recognize emeritus faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to Emeritus College, […]

Release of Moments and Memories: Reflections of Emeritus College Faculty published by the Emeritus College for its 20th Anniversary.

On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, the Emeritus College celebrated its 20th Anniversary.  The college released its new Memories and Moments:  Reflections of Emeritus College Faculty book, essays written by 80 emeritus faculty about their experiences at Clemson University.  The front cover was designed by Donna Reiss, Professor Emerita of English, while the back photograph was […]

Holley Ulbrich’s Latest Book

Holley Ulbrich, Alumni Distinguished Professor Emerita of Economics,   draws on her experience as a teacher, policy analyst, and community leader  (especially in the League of Women Voters at the state and local levels) and degrees in economics and theology in her most recent book, Passionately Moderate: Civic Virtues and Democracy. Available on Amazon Kindle Store […]

Emeritus College Trip to Charleston a Great Success

From the Pitt Street Bridge, Charleston, SC  photo taken by Imtiaz Haque The reviews are in, and it seems everyone really enjoyed the trip to Charleston for birding, viewing the wind turbine test facility, and visiting the Hunley submarine restoration. Oh yeah, we ate some great seafood, and engaged in some spirited shopping for antiques, […]

2021 – 2022 Emeritus College Donor Honor Roll

The Emeritus College would like to thank the following individuals for their generous donations to the Emeritus College for 2021-2022. These donations provide undergraduate scholarships, Kennelly-Voss Endowed Emeritus Fund, the Debbie and Vince Jackson Endowment for Music, and Emeritus College programming initiatives! Clementina Adams Paul Adams John Bednar Adolph and Anne Beyerlein Dave  and Priscilla […]

2022 Emeritus College Research and Scholarship Recipient: Donald L. Collins

Donald L. Collins, Emeritus Professor in Planning and Landscape Architecture, College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities was selected as the 2022 Emeritus College Research and Scholarship Award recipient.  The award was established by the Emeritus College to recognize emeritus faculty members who continue to produce extraordinary research and scholarship, either in their discipline or in […]

Emeritus Day 2022

Emeritus Faculty Scrolls Ceremony On April 26th, the President and Provost recognized 28 new emeriti colleagues to the Emeritus College with scrolls, the numbers represent all eight colleges and 21 departments.   In addition, 25 special ranked faculty (senior lecturers, professors of practice, lecturers) retired and will join the Emeritus College.  The ceremony included the awarding […]