September 2, 2016
Dear Clemson Family, Now that we have settled into a new semester, it is with great excitement and expectation that we usher in the 2016 football season! My family and I are looking forward to joining tens of thousands of Clemson students, faculty, staff, alumni, and fans at home in Death Valley, and in stadiums […]
August 11, 2016
Dear Clemson Community, I am thrilled to welcome everyone to what I believe will be the best year yet for Clemson. As the beginning of 2016-17 academic year draws near, the campus is coming alive with much energy and excitement. Our future has never been brighter. New Clemson students are moving into residence halls, over […]
July 8, 2016
As we prepare to welcome our students back to campus next month, let’s remember that among them will be approximately 3,700 new students. These students are, in most cases, moving away from home for the very first time. This year, depending on the residential community, new students will move in on Friday, August 12 or Saturday, […]
April 21, 2016
I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has participated in discussions, on and off the steps of Sikes Hall this past week, as well as prior conversations. Students, faculty, staff and the community have demonstrated true passion and genuine commitment to seeking ways in which Clemson can be a more welcoming, safe and inclusive […]
April 19, 2016
Yesterday afternoon key members of my executive leadership team and I had the opportunity to meet with a group of Clemson family members who have spent the past week camped outside of Sikes Hall for an issue that’s deeply important to all of us. The Clemson Family is very passionate about this issue and I […]
April 14, 2016
Dear Clemson Family, This week has seen positive activities regarding Diversity and Inclusion at Clemson University. This past Saturday, a $1 million dollar gift by Trustee Mark Richardson and his family along with a $5 million dollar challenge gift to support the Emerging Scholars Program was announced, this was followed by a week-long recognition of […]
January 11, 2016
On Monday we have the opportunity to watch another Clemson athletics program compete for a national title as our football team plays Alabama in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Our fans have responded enthusiastically, and we expect a sea of orange in Glendale, Arizona, to cheer on the Tigers. I appreciate our faculty working […]
November 16, 2015
Dear Clemson Family, I reach out to you today because I want you to know that you are important to Clemson. Each one of us makes Clemson the special place that it is. This is an update to ensure you that we are all in this together. Last week was a challenging one for many […]
October 5, 2015
South Carolina was severely impacted by storms creating heavy rains and unprecedented flooding over the weekend. We thank state and local leaders and emergency first responders who have helped people deal with this disaster and will guide the recovery over the coming weeks. While the main campus was spared the brunt of the rainfall, we […]
September 25, 2015
Over the past year we had many conversations about the need to better document and tell the complete story of Clemson’s history, and I’m pleased to report that we are making progress. Last week, the Trustee Task Force on the History of Clemson asked me and our leadership team to develop recommendations on how to […]
