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CU-ICAR Students Design Suspension for Ultra Fast DiMora Motorcar Sport Sedan
Automotive-engineering graduate students at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) collaborated with a unique vehicle development company to design an automotive suspension system that can handle speeds in excess of 240 mph. Because CU-ICAR fills the gap between basic research and commercial application of automotive technologies, DiMora Motorcar challenged it to assess suspension-technology options for the Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan. A team of students, under faculty supervision, accepted that challenge last semester. » More

Clemson Course Studies Obama Win
How did Barack Obama win the White House? Political scientists at Clemson University hope to study and discuss the historic presidential election through this semester’s provost seminar: “President Obama?” “Political scientists know that presidential elections can be predicted by the popularity of the incumbent administration and the state of the economy,” said Clemson political science professor Joseph Stewart. “The candidate of the party running against an unpopular administration in bad economic times is almost certain to win.” That idea is one being discussed in the class as participants examine the election outcome from a social scientific perspective. The class is open to community participants. » More

Clemson Announces MLK Excellence in Service Award Recipients
Clemson University has recognized three area residents for their service to the community with the 2009 MLK Excellence in Service Awards. Awards are given in three categories: one to a Clemson student, one to a Clemson faculty or staff member and one to a resident of the surrounding community. » More

Laurens Attorney Bequeaths $1 Million to Clemson
Albert D. McAlister of Laurens is bequeathing $1 million to Clemson University to be used for scholarships. McAlister is an attorney and partner in McAlister and McAlister Law Firm in Laurens. His bequest is given in honor of his late father, Paul W. McAlister, who was a life trustee of Clemson from 1972 to 1983. A trust in the emeritus trustee’s name supports Clemson’s National Scholars program, which McAlister’s bequest also will support. » More   

School of Education Students Have Book Review Published
Jennifer Ealey and Sam Plonk, both MEd students in community counseling, have an article of a book review published in the December 2008 National Career Development Association's Career Convergence web magazine titled, The Nonprofit Career Guide: How to land a job that makes a difference.  » More