Inside Clemson

Dr. Matthew C. Coombs, post-doctoral fellow – June 28, 2019

Dr. Matthew C. Coombs, 32, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died June 28, 2019. Coombs earned a stellar reputation while working as a post-doctoral fellow in the Clemson-MUSC Joint Bioengineering Program. His research was focused on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. “Matthew proved his capability at every step of his career and was an outstanding research scientist, […]

Bryn S. Turner, student – July 11, 2019

Bryn S. Turner, 22, died July 11, 2019. He was a senior genetics major from Mount Pleasant. “Our campus community mourns the loss of Bryn,” said Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students L. Christopher Miller. “He was a tremendous asset to the university and will be sorely missed. Please continue to […]

New employee benefits platform coming to Clemson

This fall, the Office of Human Resources will introduce a new, streamlined benefits management platform for all Clemson faculty and staff. The new platform, Benefitfocus, offers a virtual “one-stop-shop” where faculty and staff will be able to shop for, enroll in and manage many of their benefits all from a customized online portal. The new […]

New employee spotlight: Scott Drayton

New employee visiting the Office of Human Resources

Recently the Clemson Family welcomed Scott Drayton, the Department of Chemistry’s building and safety manager. Drayton is a proud Clemson University alumnus from Bishopville, SC, who graduated in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in horticulture. Prior to accepting his new position at Clemson, Drayton spent more than 17 years with the City of Greenville Parks and Recreation […]

Meal allowances for travel increased, effective, July 1, 2019

Recently, the state legislature voted to increase the state’s per diem rates – welcome news for Clemson’s many faculty and staff who routinely travel while representing the University. In-state and out-of-state meal allowances increased per the 2019-2020 General Appropriations Act (Proviso 117.20 (A)). Effective July 1, the meal allowance ceiling increased by $10 to $35 […]

John Keith Luedeman, Ph.D., professor emeritus – July 3, 2019

John Keith Luedeman, Ph.D., 78, of Seneca passed away July 3, 2019. He taught mathematics for 33 years and served as Faculty Senate president in the early 90’s. He retired as professor emeritus. Luedeman is survived by his fiancée, four children, family and friends. Funeral services will be held 6 p.m. July 9, 2019 at […]