Emeritus College

Two Emeriti Faculty Receive Emeritus Award for Research and Scholarship!

The Clemson University Emeritus College gathered on Tuesday, October 29 for the annual Fall Picnic and Business Meeting. Around 150 emeritus faculty enjoyed great food and conversation; welcomed new members; approved changes to the college’s by-laws; and awarded the prestigious Emeritus Award for Research and Scholarship to two very deserving Emeritus Faculty for their outstanding […]

Kick-Off Party on 7/10/24: Moments and Memories II Book Project

July 10, 2024, (Wednesday), 10:30-1:00 pm, In-Person, Moments and Memories Volume II Kick Off Party, Boxed Lunch included ($15 fee for lunch paid at the Emeritus College on July 10):  The Emeritus College celebrated our 20th anniversary in 2023 and as part of that celebration members of the college wrote short, focused memoirs centered on their […]

2024 Emeritus Day & New Faculty Recognition

New Emeritus Faculty Members Recognition, April 17, 2024 On Wednesday, April 17, 2023, the Emeritus College celebrated its 21st celebration with a special ceremony and luncheon.  President James Clements and Senior Vice President and Provost Bob Jones welcomed 18 new emeritus/a faculty members to the college, five retiring faculty, and four affiliate members. We honored […]

Hybrid Retirement Panel Luncheon – 2/22/24

Hybrid Panel Lunch Retirement Thinking about retiring? Please join the Emeritus College for an informal session with a panel of emeritus faculty and representatives from Clemson’s Office of Human Resources and SC PEBA.  You may have questions about the process of retirement, selecting the right time to retire, related decisions, and retirement paperwork. Or you […]

Thinking About Retirement?

If you are electing to retire by August 31, 2024, and you qualify for the official title of Emeritus/Emerita as described by the Faculty Manual (below), please note that there are two independent steps to start your retirement process. Step One: make an appointment with a Human Resources Benefits Counselor. Step two: contact the Emeritus […]

Emeritus Faculty Recognized For Excellence In Community Service

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 […]

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

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, art and souvenirs as well. The weather was near perfect, not many […]

Sam Wang, Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus Honored

Centripetal Discovery–Lee Gallery October 10 to November 9 2022   Sam Wang, Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Visual Arts work is being showcased at the Lee Gallery October 10-November 9.  The Gallery is opened M-Th, 9am to 4:30pm. The Film Screening of “Sam Wang Centripetal Persistence” (2021 Best Multi-Cultural Film Award Winner) Directed by John […]

Professor Emeritus and Dean honored with Lifetime Achievement Award!

Dr. Harold Cheatham awarded ACPA Lifetime Achievement Award American College Personnel Association (ACPA) – headquartered in Washington, D.C. at the National Center for Higher Education, is the leading comprehensive student affairs association that advances student affairs and engages students for a lifetime of learning and discovery. ACPA, founded in 1924 by May L. Cheney, has nearly […]