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Announcing the upcoming training requirement for all faculty and staff

Last year’s required training for information security awareness (ISA) and conflict of interest (COI) achieved 100 percent faculty and staff participation. Starting Oct. 1, all faculty and staff will renew their required training, which is intended as a proactive measure to protect the institution and those who work here. Next Steps Beginning Oct. 1 Visit Tiger Training and log in. […]

Helping leaders make an impact

President Clements speaks to participants in the President

By President Jim Clements I had many great mentors in my life – teachers, coaches, professors, community leaders and business leaders to name just a few.  However, Dr. Freeman Hrabowski was the first person who ever told me that I was going to be a college president. Dr. Hrabowski is the long-standing president of the […]

Clemson celebrates Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month

Clemson University joins the nation in celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month during the next few weeks. Jerad Green, associate director for multicultural programs in the Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Center at Clemson, said, “Between our rebranding of the month’s title to the innovative programs we’re offering, Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month has already generated a […]

Clemson to host inaugural Global Leaders Forum at Brooks Center

Ratan Tata to speak to Clemson community Clemson University will welcome Ratan Tata to the Brooks Center on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. for the Inaugural Global Leaders Forum. The forum will feature Mr. Tata answering questions from students about global impact, philanthropy and business. Due to limited seating, priority for entrance will be […]

Bennie Lee Cunningham, Sr., retiree – Sept. 5, 2019

Bennie Lee Cunningham, Sr., 92, of Seneca died Sept. 5, 2019. He was a state extension leader in the University Extension Service, who retired in 1985 with 29 years of service. He is survived by his sons, brothers and sisters, grandchildren, family and friends. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Friday, Sept.13, at […]

Elaine Owen Teat, retiree – Sept. 6, 2019

Elaine Owen Teat, 86, of Clemson died Sept. 6. She was an administrative assistant in the admissions office, who retired in 1994 with 29 years of service. She is survived by her daughters, son, family and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept.15 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The family will receive […]

John Richard Aspland, professor emeritus – Sept. 8, 2019

John Richard Aspland, 82, of Clemson, died Sept. 8, 2019. He was a professor in the department of Material Science and Engineering. Aspland retired from Clemson in 2006 after 24 years of service to the University and was awarded professor emeritus status. Aspland is survived by his survived by his wife, son, family and friends. […]

Ride for cancer research Nov. 2

Clemson and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have joined forces to raise money for cancer research. The universities are urging their communities to participate in the LOWVELO bike ride on Nov. 2. Participants can select one of three rides of varying distances. Money raised during this inaugural event will be used to fund […]

Sept. 20 Deadline: Call for proposed presentations at 2020 Men of Color Summit

Presentations of scholarly research or outreach activities related to closing the achievement gap will be considered for the Clemson-organized Men of Color Summit to be held in Greenville, S.C., March 3-4, 2020. The summit has garnered national attention though its unique combination of technical/scholarly and outreach activities, inspirational presentations by nationally renowned speakers, and substantial involvement […]

Edward Lee McLean, professor emeritus – Aug. 21, 2019

Edward Lee McLean, 84, of Everett, Washington, died Aug. 21, 2019. He was a faculty member in the department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology. “Captain Ed” as many called him, mentored many students during his career as an advisor for Community and Rural Development majors. After retiring from Clemson in 2001, he was awarded […]