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After retiring, three-time Clemson alum, Dr. Perry Sprawls, Jr. ’56 (physics), has been featured in the Medical Physics International Journal.

http://www.mpijournal.org/pdf/2025-HE-11/MPI-2025-HE-11-1590.pdf

After earning his degree at Clemson University in 1974 in medical technology, Rev. David C. Dority is now retired and received The Order of the Palmetto on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

After earning her degree at Clemson University in 1989 in microbiology, (Esther) Penni Black was promoted to Full Professor and re-appointed as Assistant Dean for Professional Studies (PharmD) at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy.

After earning her degree at Clemson University in 1981 in biochemistry, Mary (Sharon) Stack is now the current Director of the Harper Cancer Research Institute at Notre Dame University.

After earning her degree at Clemson University in 2021 in Biological Sciences and a minor in Genetics, she went on to continue her education at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dasgupta received a Blue Ribbon Award at this year’s Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. Shaoni was recognized for her accepted abstracts and presented her research during the ACTS poster sessions. The Blue Ribbon Award honors TL1 trainees with outstanding poster submissions and is awarded to a select group whose work demonstrates excellence in translational science.
Congratulations, Shaoni!

Kristin K. (Burleson) Strange (B.S. Biological Sciences, 1990) served 28+ years in corporate pediatric medicine and started her own direct primary care pediatric practice called Thrive Pediatrics and Wellness . She would like to give thanks to Clemson University and the Sciences Department for getting her journey into medicine started.

Hart graduated from Clemson University in 2007 with a B.S. in Chemistry. She has been named the Director of the Primary Care Research Network (PCRN) for Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH. The PCRN is “a consortium of pediatric primary care practices focused on improving child health and family outcomes through high-quality research in primary care settings on common conditions and services in those settings.”

Cable-Dunlap graduated from Clemson University in 1995 with her Ph.D. in Chemistry. She was named an ORNL Corporate Fellow from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which is the “highest recognition for members of the ORNL research staff”.  Cable-Dunlap leads the Nuclear Nonproliferation Division’s Materials Characterization and Modeling Section. Her work focuses on collecting and characterizing particles from environmental samples and building teams to detect emanations, such as seismic vibrations, to detect potential rogue nuclear activity and to verify compliance with global nuclear nonproliferation standards set by the International Atomic Energy Agency, or IAEA. She is cited for her advancement of the scientific underpinnings of mass spectrometry as well as collection technologies and strategies with a focus on nuclear nonproliferation. Cable-Dunlap is credited with inventing the radio frequency glow discharge Fourier transform ion cyclotron mass spectrometer and the patented Aerosol Contaminant Extractor to collect particles in a manner that allows for direct analysis of the collected particulates. Cable-Dunlap also helped champion the development of the ORNL Ultra-Trace Forensic Science Center, a premier mass spectrometry center that supports the IAEA. Recognized in the U.S. government as one of the leading experts in her field, Cable-Dunlap is sought out to advise on and lead cutting-edge research, field campaigns and exercises to detect proliferation activities. She has mentored dozens of early and mid-career staff members at ORNL and partner sites who have advanced in their careers as a result of her mentorship. Her peer-reviewed publications include more than 200 classified reports in addition to numerous presentations.

Baxley graduated from Clemson University in 2005 with a BS in Microbiology. Currently, he is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Beaufort Memorial Hospital and has been appointed to serve as a member of the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee (EOC) for the 2024 to 2028 term. Baxley has served in his current position at Beaufort Memorial Hospital for approximately seven and a half years. While under his leadership, the hospital system has increased healthcare access for its community through new urgent care clinics, cancer treatment centers, provider recruitment and the BMH Care Anywhere telehealth app. However, he is most proud of the on-site clinical education and workforce development programs that were made possible through partnerships with the county, city, school district and other local educational institutions. “I am excited to help ensure South Carolina’s students are set up for success and ready to excel in meaningful careers,” said Baxley. “We have the opportunity to not only make a difference in the lives of our school children, but the future of all South Carolinians.”

Jones graduated from Clemson University in 2023 with a MS in Biological Sciences. Currently, she works for Wake County Public Schools at Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School as an 8th grade science teacher. Dr. Jones was elected Middle Level Division Director for the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). She starts her term June 1, 2024.