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Thorneloe graduated from Clemson University in 1973, studying mathematical sciences. After Clemson, he received an MD degree at Medical College of Virginia/VCU in 1977, then continued to practice in psychiatry after residency in UAB. He is a Distinguish Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and currently has a solo practice. Thorneloe is exceptionally busy with work related to the Pandemic and limited psychiatric resources in Atlanta. 

Akther graduated from Clemson University with her Master’s in 2018, studying mathematical sciences. Currently, she accepted a new position at Virginia State University as an Instructor of Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics and Economics and is very much enjoying here role there as a teacher and mentor.

Moore graduated from Clemson University in 1964, studying pre-medicine. He says he is getting ready to retire after almost 60 years of founding, running, and selling 14 different companies. He states that the real foundation for that career is his Clemson education. Additionally, he earned his masters degree from Emory University and his doctorate at the University of Kentucky. 

Cribb graduated from Clemson University in 2015, studying biological sciences. Currently, she is a clinical pharmacist with Prisma Health at Oconee Memorial Hospital. She received the 2023 Pharmacist of the Year for Oconee Memorial Hospital recognition. 

McDaniel graduated from Clemson University earning his Ph.D. in 1998, studying physics. He has recently been promoted to department chair of physics, engineering, and astronomy at Stephen F. Austin State University. 

Delaney graduated from Clemson University in 2018 studying microbiology. Then continued to receive her masters in public health from East Tennessee State University. This year, Delaney graduated with her JD from Belmont University College of Law 2023. After graduating from law school in May, she began working for Clemson in the Office of Industry Contracts as an industry contracts associate where she gets to use her diverse background to move Clemson’s research aims forward.

Janet Bouknight Bargar ’95, ’98 (biological sciences – environment toxicology) was awarded Outstanding Professor of the Year 2022-2023 by Florida Gateway College in August 2023.

Megan was recently recognized in the 2024 edition of the “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” in Health Care Law. She truly enjoys getting to integrate her science degree from Clemson into her everyday practice. 

Megan is a life sciences attorney who represents a variety of business types, including drug and device manufacturers, clinical laboratories, research sponsors, clinical research sites, and contract research organizations, among others. Megan also coordinates due diligence efforts on behalf of private equity firms to perform risk-based regulatory and compliance assessments of investments in these types of companies. Because she has dedicated a substantial portion of her practice to the laboratory industry, Megan is a co-lead of her firm’s Clinical Laboratories Focused Initiative. She regularly advises lab clients and stakeholders on state and federal compliance considerations; in particular, Megan is experienced in guiding clients through the development of direct access testing business models, including aspects such as corporate structure, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Former Clemson women’s tennis All-American Julie Coin ’05 (mathematics) will be inducted into the school’s Ring of Honor this fall. The announcement was made by Ring of Honor Chairman Tim Bourret on July 12, 2023. The Ring of Honor is the highest award presented by the Clemson Athletic Department, as just 20 former student-athletes have earned the honor since its inaugural 1994 class. Coin was inducted into the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012 and is just the fifth woman and second women’s tennis player to earn the Ring of Honor distinction. Coin was a three-time All-American (singles 2004, singles and doubles, 2005) for Nancy Harris’s Final Four teams of 2004 and 2005, the only Final Four teams in Clemson women’s athletics history. She was ranked as high as No. 2 in the nation in singles during her senior season. She was a three-time All-ACC selection and the 2004 ACC Player of the Year. During her career, Clemson had a 67-19 overall record, including 22-3 in ACC play. Nineteen of the 67 wins came against top-25 competition. Coin turned professional in 2005 and retired in 2016. Her most famous accomplishment as a professional took place at the 2008 US Open when, as the #188 ranked player in the world, she defeated #1 ranked Ana Ivanovic. She ranked has high as No. 49 in the world in doubles and participated in all four Grand Slam events. Academically, Coin graduated with a degree in mathematics in just three years and was a three-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll, including 2003-04 when she was on the Dean’s List. 
Julie Coin Selected for Clemson Ring of Honor – Clemson Tigers Official Athletics Site

After retiring and becoming Distinguished Emeritus Professor of the Emory University School of Medicine, Dr. Perry Sprawls, Jr. ’56 (physics), a three-time Clemson graduate creates a foundation to enhance medical education around the world: www.sprawls.org .