Elizabeth Rights, 33, passed away on Nov. 22, 2025. She was a graduate student from Brewster, New York in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences.
“We were blessed that Elizabeth’s journey brought her to Clemson,” says John Lopes, dean of the Graduate School. “She will forever be a part of our family.”
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is providing grief counseling to students. Any student who wants to speak to a counselor should contact CAPS at 864-656-2451. After-hours counseling is available by calling 864-656-2451 and selecting option 2 from the menu.
Counseling services are also available to faculty and staff through ComPsych, the University’s Employee Assistance Program provider, at 866-365-0813.
View Elizabeth’s full obituary online.
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