November 20th, 2009
Dear Clemson Students:
This has been one of the most dramatic football seasons in my Clemson memory.
Our team has shown incredible maturity and character to fight back from three early losses to win five games in a row and a shot at the Division championship. The Miami game alone was incredible. Who could have ever scripted [...]
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November 16th, 2009
I’m looking forward to the Student Town Hall Meeting (sponsored by Student Media), this Wednesday, November 18, @ 7 pm in Tillman Auditorium. I hope to have a large crowd and a lively discussion.
A luncheon last week with about 35 randomly seclected students was a wonderful experience. I asked what we should change, or not [...]
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October 30th, 2009
As soon as the H1N1 flu vaccine arrives, Clemson will offer it, beginning with the highest risk groups based on guidelines from the CDC.
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October 28th, 2009
Dear Clemson:
After 28 years of outstanding service to Clemson University, Chris Przirembel has decided to retire in April. I want to express my sincere gratitude for all that Chris has done to make Clemson a better university, to build the university’s research profile, and to create a knowledge-based economy for the state. He leaves quite [...]
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October 23rd, 2009
I reported to our Board of Trustees last week that Clemson’s challenge now is to maintain our positive momentum in a new and uncertain era for higher education. I call it the “new normal,” and it is the topic of discussion nationwide.
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October 9th, 2009
Here’s one of my favorite recent pictures. As we prepared for the First Friday parade in September, Brittany Carson, Miss Clemson, let my granddaughter Madeline borrow her sash.
Thanks, Brittany, for a special memory. And thanks to all our students for a great start to the school year. Stay safe, stay healthy, and have a wonderful [...]
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October 5th, 2009
Clemson’s 2010 United Way Campaign launched on October 1. I hope you will join me in making an investment in our community to make it safer, healthier and more productive.
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September 14th, 2009
Students launch a safety awareness campaign this week. One strong message: sign up to receive “CU Safe” alerts via cell phone and e-mail.
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September 14th, 2009
We need to diversify all of our revenue sources in order to fund our long-term priorities, including increased faculty/staff compensation.
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September 4th, 2009
Clemson fans are loud and proud, but sportsmanship is a shared value across the Clemson Family. We are united in a common goal – winning with respect and dignity.
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