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Employee Shout-Outs – October 13, 2026

October 12, 2026

Krissy Heavner, HR Liaison Payroll Administrator, College of Architecture, Art and Construction

“Krissy was key in assisting the Dean’s Office with some student hires at the very last minute. With a willingness to jump in and learn quickly, she took the initiative to ensure that the hires were completed smoothly and efficiently.” – Anonymous

Hannah Hollingsworth (Project Coordinator, Clemson Home), Mandi Hix (Director of Web Services, Marketing and Communications, Kyle Phillips (Director of Project Management, Marketing and Communications)

“Thank you to Hannah, Mandi, and Kyle for the dedication and work over the past year to create the new Clemson Home website in Cascade.” – Tracy Foss, Senior Director of Administration for Clemson Home

Charles Allen, IT Consultant (CCIT for the College of Science)

“Charles is one of the most resourceful and dedicated people I know. If someone needs something, he is almost always the person to go to, and goes out of his way to help people.” – Anonymous

Isaac Pressgrove, Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering

“Dr. Pressgrove’s passion for Mechanical Engineering inspires me to further involve myself in my studies. His teaching style is easy to follow and he makes learning fun.” – Anonymous

Stuart Silvers, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy – April 11, 2026

May 28, 2026

Stuart Silvers, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and inaugural Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Clemson, passed on April 11, 2026.

Silvers began his Clemson career on June 30, 1989, and retired on January 31, 2011. He joined the Emeritus College in 2015 and was later named an I. Dwaine Eubanks Emeritus College Fellow. He totaled 22 years of service with the University.

Silvers attended college at Michigan State, graduating with an interdisciplinary Social Science Divisional degree in 1958, followed by an master’s in Philosophy in 1960 and a PH.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1963.

Mere information is available on the Emeritus College’s In Memoriam page.

Jayson Sanstrum, Staff, University Facilities – May 19, 2026

May 21, 2026

Jayson Sanstrum.

Clemson University mourns the death of Jayson Sanstrum, University Facilities maintenance manager for housing residential facilities – custodial.

“With all he faced, Jayson worked with his colleagues and the Employee Engagement Committee to make University Facilities an even better place for our team members, demonstrating that even though he might not be around to continue the work, he wanted the best things possible for those he enjoyed working with each day,” said Todd Barnette, chief facilities officer. “He knew that even when we can’t understand these hard challenges, the best way forward is to continue loving and caring for each other. His contagious smile and kind words of encouragement will be missed.”

Sanstrum began his Clemson career on March 23, 1999, as a temporary employee and was rehired as an FTE employee in 2019. He totaled more than 27 years of service with Clemson University.

Counseling services are available to faculty and staff through ComPsych, the University’s Employee Assistance Program provider, at 866-365-0813.

An online obituary and service information will be shared when available.

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