Inside Clemson

Emily C. Stansell, student

Emily C. Stansell, 22, passed away on Feb. 12, 2024. She was a junior parks, recreation and tourism management major from Easley, South Carolina. “Today our campus community mourns the loss of Emily,” says Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Chris Miller. “The Clemson Family extends condolences to her family and friends […]

Employee Shout-outs – February 8, 2024

Aarti Malhotra, Program Operations Coordinator, Academic Success Center “Aarti Malhotra is such an encourager and simply exudes joy and positivity throughout every interaction with students, faculty and staff. My prediction is that Aarti is an emerging leader at Clemson University; her skillset and personality make her an asset to any team and position her for […]

Doug Kingsmore, Trustee Emeritus – December 5, 2023

Doug Kingsmore, a three-term member of the Clemson Board of Trustees and a trustee emeritus following the conclusion of his elected term in 2002, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Kingsmore, a native of Aiken, S.C., was first elected to the Board of Trustees in 1990 and served for 12 years. “While we are saddened by the […]

Alberta Quartey, student

Alberta Quartey, 23, passed away on June 18, 2023. She was a graduate student from Ghana majoring in electrical engineering. “Our campus community mourns the loss of Alberta,” said Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Chris Miller. “She will be sorely missed. Please continue to have her family and friends in your […]

Abena Ofori, student

Abena Ofori, 31, passed away on June 18, 2023. She was a graduate student from Ghana majoring in English. “We were saddened to learn of Abena’s passing,” said Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Chris Miller. “The Clemson community sends thoughts and prayers to her family and friends as they grieve this tragic loss.”  […]

William Pierce “Bill” Yates, retiree – January 11, 2023

William Pierce “Bill” Yates, Sr., 79, of Clemson, passed away January 11, 2023. Bill was born on January 19, 1943, in Sumter, SC. His parents were Robert Vernon “Skeet” Yates, Sr. and Inez Wells Yates. Bill graduated from Clemson University in 1967 and started to work for Clemson Extension Service as an assistant County Agent. […]

Marlyne R. Walker, Staff, Fairfield County Extension Office – November 29, 2022

Clemson University mourns the death of Marlyne R. Walker, a senior extension agent for Fairfield County. Walker died November 29, 2022. She had 21 years of service at Clemson and was a student enrolled in the Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences doctoral program. “Marlyne was a selfless public servant, and will be truly missed by […]

Dennis Bausman, Professor and Endowed Faculty Chair – November 28, 2022

Clemson University mourns the death of Dennis Bausman, an endowed faculty chair in Construction Science and Management (CSM). Bausman died November 28, 2022. He had taught at Clemson for more than 26 years. The memorial service will be in Bausman’s hometown of Ackley, Iowa, on Tuesday, December 6, from 1-3 p.m. at Sietsema Funeral Home, […]

Dr. Mary Elizabeth Kunkel, retiree – November 20, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Kunkel, 69, of Clemson, passed away November 20, 2022.Born in Newport, AR, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Mary Leach Kunkel. Beth graduated from the University of Tennessee and the University of Alabama, Birmingham. After receiving her doctorate, she began a long career as a professor in the Food Science […]

James Allison, Jr, director of Aviation Operations – November 18, 2022

James M. Allison, Jr., 51, husband of Berinthia Coggins Allison passed away Friday, November 18, 2022. James was affectionately called “Jimbo” by his family and childhood friends and “Odie” by his college and fraternity brothers. He attended Francis Marion University and earned a BA in business economics but pursued his dream of flying and went […]