Why Give?

Like other major universities, Clemson must have adequate endowment funds to remain secure despite deminishing  state funding.

• Clemson's share of state funds supports less than 38 percent of the University's operating budget each year.
• Continuing the excellence of Clemson's initiatives in teaching, research and service depends on increasing commitments from those individuals in the private sector who share the University's vision and commitment. 
• Endowments to Clemson assure the best faculty, the brightest students and the most creative research projects.
• The support of loyal Clemson friends has been instrumental in building a record of excellence in education, research and public service.

Through gifts to the Clemson University Foundation, donors share in a proud tradition of commitment that helps Clemson University achieve greater distinction year by year.

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