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McLeod graduated from Clemson University in 1991 with a BA in Biological Sciences and again in 1992 with a BS in Science Teaching from the College of Education. She then attended Appalachian State University and earned a Master of Arts in Communication Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology) in 1994. She then attended the University of SC and earned a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology in 2001. After that, she was appointed to the faculty rank of Clinical Assistant Professor at USC in 2007 and was promoted to Clinical Associate Professor in 2012 within the department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the Arnold School of Public Health. In January 2023, McLeod began an appointment as Director of the Montgomery Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic at USC.

Padgett graduated from Clemson University in 1968, studying pre-medicine (dentistry). He has since celebrated 50 years since graduating from MUSC College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, SC., and attained Fellowship in The Academy of General Dentistry. Recently, he has retired after practicing dentistry in Greenwood, SC for 45 years. Dr. Padgett has a volunteer dental license, and volunteers his time in free dental clinics in SC. Also, he participates in Tigers on Call at Clemson University mentoring pre-dental students interested in becoming dentists.

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. 

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.

Matthew A. Wysocki ’15 (biological sciences) earned his Ph.D. in Computational Cell Biology, Anatomy, and Pathology from the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. Some of Wysocki’s recently published research includes:

• “Enhancing biomedical data validity with standardized segmentation finite element analysis”
• “Developing patient-specific statistical reconstructions of healthy anatomical structures to improve patient outcomes” 
• “Advancing osteoporosis evaluation procedures: Detailed computational analysis of regional structural vulnerabilities in osteoporotic bone”

Madelin V. Eastman ’14 (biological sciences) received her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Colorado. Now, she works as a physical therapist in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts.

James G. Padgett, Jr ’68 (pre-med) received his DMD degree at MUSC in Charleston, SC in 1973. He mentored pre-dental students at the annual Tigers on Call event on campus and mentored dental students at a free dental clinic after 40 years in owning a private dental practice.

Eric N. Anthony ’15 (biological sciences) earned a Doctor of Education degree from Liberty University in Fall 2022.